Executive Digital Director

Inc. Magazine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 158,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Inc. Magazine is seeking an Executive Digital Director to lead its digital journalism strategy. This role requires extensive experience in digital leadership and management, focusing on audience engagement and collaboration across departments. Candidates should demonstrate a strong passion for journalism and a deep understanding of digital media best practices.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of newsroom leadership experience focused on digital journalism.
• 5-7 years of management experience directing a team.
• Strong understanding of best practices for video and SEO.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage digital journalism strategy and team.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams for digital initiatives.
• Analyze audience data to drive actionable insights.

Skills

Digital journalism

Team management

Audience engagement

SEO best practices

Video presentation

Job description

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Base pay range

$158,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

ABOUT THE ROLE

Inc. is seeking an Executive Digital Director to assist the Editor-in-Chief in setting the strategy, tone, vision, and ambition of its journalism. This person will be responsible for overseeing the brand’s digital journalism and strategy, leading a team of staff journalists and contributors to produce daily coverage, assigning and editing online features, and translating recognition programs for online platforms.

The Executive Digital Director will also serve as a liaison to the product, design, engineering, and digital ad sales teams, helping to build roadmaps and communicate digital strategies and initiatives across the organization.

Salary range: $158,000 - $190,000 + bonus eligible. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, industry, and education.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Collaborate with editor-in-chief to set the overall vision for Inc.com.
• Make critical decisions on the management of Inc.com in alignment with Inc.’s mission, with an eye toward elevating Inc.’s journalism, and expanding the site’s audience engagement and size, especially our paid subscription base.
• Think smartly about Inc.’s entire digital footprint and develop strategies for translating Inc.’s journalism to other, complimentary digital platforms such as social media and emerging AI agents.
• Manage a team of ~10 journalists and other staffers, prioritizing coverage of key beats and a mix of news, service, and analysis in the daily report.
• Oversee our social media strategy and execution, and work with the video team to amplify our journalism through social video.
• Analyze audience data and translate it into actionable next steps for the newsroom.
• Communicate effectively with cross-departmental teams, including consumer marketing, client services, events and video and podcasting.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop digital-only or digital-first editorial programs for sponsorship.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure high-quality experiences for Inc.com audiences.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 10+ years of newsroom leadership experience with focus on digital journalism
• 5-7 years of management experience directing a team of media professionals
• A passion for helping entrepreneurs succeed
• Industry-leading insights on product
• Relationships across the digital landscape
• An understanding of best practices for video presentation on-site and elsewhere
• Ability to craft syndication partnerships
• Understanding of SEO best practices
• Flexibility in changing tasks and responding to evolving priorities

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ABOUT US

Mansueto Ventures’ mission is to empower and inspire innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders through compelling journalism, diverse conversations, and creative initiatives that celebrate excellence in business.

Our company’s greatest asset is our employees. Our workplace strives for excellence, respect, integrity, inclusion, and transparency in all we do. We value feedback from all corners of the organization, and we collaborate with colleagues to craft company policies and benefits.

At Mansueto Ventures, we prioritize diversity. We celebrate difference and try to embed it into every aspect of our workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing, Strategy/Planning, and Management

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media and Book and Periodical Publishing

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401(k)

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