Managing Editor

LandEarly; United States; Remote; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LandEarly is seeking a Managing Editor to own the quality, voice, and output of our written content. This role sits at the center of our editorial process, working across teams to ensure everything we publish is accurate, well-crafted, and aligned with how we communicate to job seekers and the broader market.

The editor will manage the end-to-end editorial calendar, edit content from writers, set standards, collaborate with marketing, product, and subject-matter experts, and supervise freelance

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of editorial experience, including at least 2 years managing writers or an editorial calendar.
• Excellent command of written English, grammar, and style, with a strong eye for structure and clarity.
• Proven ability to give direct, constructive feedback that improves a piece without over-editing a writer's voice.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfortable partnering with non-editorial teams (marketing, product, leadership) to shape content strategy.
• Strong judgment about tone, accuracy, and what belongs in a public-facing piece.

Aufgaben

• Manage the end-to-end editorial calendar, from ideation through publication.
• Edit and refine content from writers and contributors for clarity, accuracy, tone, and structure.
• Set and maintain editorial standards, style guides, and quality benchmarks across content types.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and subject-matter experts to source accurate, well-grounded content.
• Manage freelance or contract writers, including assigning work and giving actionable feedback.
• Ensure all published content is fact-checked and free of unsupported claims.

Kenntnisse

Editorial experience

Strong writing & grammar

Feedback & editing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tone & judgment

Jobbeschreibung

LandEarly is looking for a Managing Editor to own the quality, voice, and output of our written content. This role sits at the center of our editorial process, working across teams to make sure everything we publish is accurate, well-crafted, and consistent with how we communicate to job seekers and the broader market.

What you'll do

• Manage the end-to-end editorial calendar, from ideation through publication
• Edit and refine content from writers and contributors for clarity, accuracy, tone, and structure
• Set and maintain editorial standards, style guides, and quality benchmarks across content types
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and subject-matter experts to source accurate, well-grounded content
• Manage freelance or contract writers, including assigning work and giving actionable feedback
• Ensure all published content is fact-checked and free of unsupported claims

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of editorial experience, including at least 2 years managing writers or an editorial calendar
• Excellent command of written English, grammar, and style, with a strong eye for structure and clarity
• Proven ability to give direct, constructive feedback that improves a piece without over-editing a writer's voice
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfortable partnering with non-editorial teams (marketing, product, leadership) to shape content strategy
• Strong judgment about tone, accuracy, and what belongs in a public-facing piece

Nice to have

• Experience editing content for a tech or consumer product company
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and content performance metrics
• Experience building or maintaining a style guide from scratch