Music Deputy Editor

Collider; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Collider, a leading entertainment platform, seeks a Music Deputy Editor for its new Music vertical. This full-time, remote role oversees site leadership, a team of writers, and content planning aiming for sustained growth and high-quality coverage. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in digital music content and senior editing experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in senior editing roles of a digital publication specializing in music content.
• Proven track record of growing a team and driving traffic.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Music vertical and oversee a team of writers and editors.
• Research and identify topics that drive traffic; optimize music article catalog.
• Manage HR efforts and maintain development training systems.

Skills

SEO

Image editing

Analytics (GA)

Freelance writer management

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This is a full-time, remote position.

Who are we:

Founded 20 years ago, Collider is the ultimate entertainment and pop culture platform. We deliver in-depth news, reviews, interviews, and analysis on the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and beyond. With a passionate team of industry insiders, we provide high-quality content that informs and excites audiences worldwide. Whether breaking exclusive stories, exploring behind-the-scenes details, or offering expert opinions, Collider is the go-to source for fans who live and breathe entertainment.

This is a full-time, remote position.

Who are we:

Founded 20 years ago, Collider is the ultimate entertainment and pop culture platform. We deliver in-depth news, reviews, interviews, and analysis on the latest in movies, TV, gaming, and beyond. With a passionate team of industry insiders, we provide high-quality content that informs and excites audiences worldwide. Whether breaking exclusive stories, exploring behind-the-scenes details, or offering expert opinions, Collider is the go-to source for fans who live and breathe entertainment.

Collider’s editorial team is looking for a Music Deputy Editor to oversee site leadership for our new Music vertical.

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 Collider website, and help us achieve our ambitious goal of becoming a pillar among entertainment websites.

Responsibilities

• Participate in both team and site leadership
• Liaise with in-house Valnet resource team regarding team progress, challenges, needs
• Attend daily editorial pitch meetings whenever possible to provide pitch feedback and maintain editorial vision
• Lead weekly staff meetings to communicate progress on traffic goals, announce site-wide initiatives and updates, and offer team support
• Lead weekly model meetings with Valnet supervisors to communicate staff bandwidth, and track progress on traffic goals and output initiatives
• Create and implement a plan for sustained growth
• Audit the site to determine what is being done well, and identify areas that need change or improvements
• Propose and implement effective solutions for achieving the ambitious output/sessions targets
• Content planning
• Research and identify topics and content types that will drive traffic using Google Analytics and other available data sources; find ways to greatly expand our current coverage
• Source stories and angles for the writers/editors
• Maintain and optimize a robust catalog of music articles
• Team management, development, and personnel growth support
• Building and leading a team of new writers
• Liaise with HR and participate in talent acquisition efforts
• Source and identify potential editor candidates
• Lead editor interviews
• Approve writer application samples
• Coordinate with the training team to maintain up-to-date training systems and assist with Lead Editor training and onboarding
• Oversee and manage writers and editors on the vertical
• Ensure team is maintaining output targets and quality expectations; hold team accountable for missed opportunities
• Manage the internal development of both writers and editors
• Build an effective team of quality editors with technical skills and industry knowledge
• Provide feedback and ensure editors and adhering to Collider's publication standards, and are contributing/editing the necessary amounts
• Make the Collider team a positive, engaging space for music enthusiasts who want to contribute actively and grow with the team
  

Requirements

• Relevant, experience in senior editing roles (managing editor, deputy editor, editor-in-chief) of a digital publication specializing in music content
• Ability to write
• Passion and background in all things music
• Image editing
• SEO
• Analytics (GA)
• Freelance writer management
• Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic
  
  

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Internet Publishing

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