AI Editorial Operations Manager

Meredith Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital publisher in the United States seeks an AI Editorial Operations Manager to lead AI initiatives for external partners. This remote role involves optimizing workflows, managing client relationships, and implementing AI tools. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in editorial operations and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary range is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K savings plan with company match

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in editorial operations, digital publishing, or AI-enabled content workflows.
• Demonstrated success navigating high-stakes relationships with demanding stakeholders.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools for content creation and workflow automation.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Experience supporting change management initiatives in complex environments.
• Ability to assess and report on editorial tool impact.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement AI integration opportunities in editorial workflows.
• Build trust with external partners through communication and reporting.
• Coordinate rollout of AI tools and provide training to clients.
• Translate partners' goals into AI strategies while ensuring alignment.
• Guide teams through AI-enabled transformations with structure and empathy.
• Measure and communicate AI tool effectiveness through KPIs.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies for bespoke solutions.

Skills

AI Workflow Optimization

Client Communication

Tool Implementation

Change Management

Performance Tracking

Innovation

Data fluency

Job description

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Job Title

AI Editorial Operations Manager

Job Description

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

People Inc. is hiring an AI Editorial Operations Manager to lead the integration and operational execution of AI editorial initiatives for external partners. In this client-facing role, you will serve as the primary liaison between People Inc’s AI Operations team and editorial stakeholders, both internal and external, delivering AI-enabled editorial solutions tailored to client expectations.

This role reports to the VP, AI Editorial Operations and will work closely with client-side contacts, internal brand editors, tool developers, and other People Inc. stakeholders to implement scalable, high-impact editorial workflows using AI. Your work will help maintain and evolve partner editorial teams’ excellence through AI, balancing innovation with quality and strategic alignment.

II. Essential Job Functions

• AI Workflow Optimization for a Client Context: Identify and implement opportunities to integrate AI tools into content creation, editing, and publishing workflows.
• Client Communication & Relationship Management: Serve as the primary AI editorial point of contact for external partners. Build and maintain trust with discerning and demanding partners through consistent communication and performance reporting.
• Tool Implementation & Client Training: Coordinate the rollout of AI-powered tools and workflows, customized for client editorial programs. Provide training and ongoing support to ensure client-side users are confident and competent in tool usage.
• Editorial Alignment & Client Advocacy: Translate partners’ editorial goals into actionable AI strategies while advocating internally to ensure editorial, product, and engineering teams align with client-specific needs.
• Change Management: Partner with senior editorial leadership to guide teams through AI-enabled transformations with a high degree of structure, empathy, and professionalism. Anticipate challenges in rapport-building and navigate them with care and clarity.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: Measure and communicate the effectiveness of AI tools through KPIs such as workflow efficiency, content output quality, and measurable business impact.
• Innovation & Custom Experimentation: Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend bespoke solutions that align with partners’ strategic content goals.

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

• 4+ years experience in editorial operations, digital publishing, or AI-enabled content workflows—preferably including direct client partnership experience.

• Demonstrated success navigating high-stakes relationships and delivering results for demanding stakeholders.

• Familiarity with AI-powered tools for content creation, workflow automation, and editorial support.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and project management skills.

• Experience supporting change management initiatives in fast-paced or complex environments.

• Data fluency: Ability to assess and report on editorial tool impact using structured insights.

• Coding experience is a plus but not required.

Remote-

In-office Expectations: This position is fully remote with no in-office requirements, (might require coming into an office 1 or 2x a year)

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [e-mail] .

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Pay Range

Salary: Remote: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00

The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition,Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.

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About Us

Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.