Deputy Editor

Society for Scholarly Publishing; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Deputy Editor to lead a dynamic editorial team. This role involves overseeing site leadership, driving traffic, and enhancing content quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital publications, particularly in film and television, and a passion for storytelling. You will collaborate with a talented team to implement effective strategies for growth and manage relationships with key industry partners. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced environment and make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior editing roles for digital publications.
• Strong background in film and television content management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee editorial team and manage content planning.
• Drive traffic and improve article quality.
• Manage relationships with industry partners.

Skills

Senior editing experience

SEO writing best practices

Writer management

Data-driven decision making

Team building and management

Familiarity with Google products

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Search Console

Google Analytics

Job description

Title: Deputy Editor

Location: Remote

MovieWeb’s editorial team is looking for an aspiring Deputy Editor to oversee site leadership.

The ideal candidate will be prepared to take charge of a team and manage every aspect of it with the intention of growing it into a self-sustaining initiative. We will be relying on the selected candidate to apply their expertise in driving traffic, expanding coverage, improving article quality, and managing/growing the MovieWeb brand, and help us achieve our ambitious goal of becoming a pillar among entertainment websites.

Responsibilities

• Participate in both team and site leadership:
• Liaise with parent company Valnet’s operations team regarding progress and challenges
• Maintain editorial vision while striving to achieve business goals
• Work with site leads to implement a plan for sustained growth
• Continuously audit the site to identify areas to capitalize on, or those that need improvement
• Propose and implement effective solutions for achieving the ambitious site output, traffic and revenue targets
• Content planning:
• Leverage reporting tools to research and identify topics and that will drive traffic
• Master data-driven decision making
• Assign stories to writers/editors; track progress
• Manage editorial publishing calendar, plan editorial coverage for off-peak hours
• Fill gaps writing and editing as needed
• Team management, development, and personnel growth support:
• Liaise with HR and participate in talent acquisition efforts
• Source and identify potential editor candidates

Oversee and manage writers and editors on the site

• Ensure team is maintaining output targets and quality expectations; hold team accountable for missed opportunities
• Build an effective team of quality editors with technical skills and industry knowledge
• Provide feedback and ensure editors are adhering to MW's publication standards, and are contributing/editing the necessary amounts
• Make the MW team a positive, engaging space for entertainment enthusiasts who want to contribute actively and grow with the team
• Manage MovieWeb’s PR & branding efforts
• Build and help maintain relationships with key industry partners
• Establish trusted hosts/field reporters for delegating
• Establish content plans around events and track content bundles for each
• Share wins and coverage to partners
• Ensure event coverage is shared on MW’s Events page, social channels, and LinkedIn

Requirements

• Relevant experience in senior editing roles (managing editor, deputy editor, editor-in-chief) of a digital publication specializing in film, television and/or related content
• Passion and background in all things Movies and TV
• Familiarity with best practices for SEO writing, and knowledge producing content for various web traffic sources
• Experience with writer management
• Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic
• Experience using Google products including Sheets, Search Console, and Analytics
• Strong sense of judgment and decision making capabilities while taking budgetary considerations into account
• The news cycle doesn't stop - the nature of this role requires availability outside of a "normal 9-5"

Only applicants who possess the necessary skills and experience will be contacted, and only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge and experience in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. Please note that the next steps in the hiring process involve both a writing evaluation and an interview.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!