Senior Manager, Content Merchandising & Editorial

FOX Direct to Consumer; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX Direct to Consumer, a FOX One initiative, is seeking a strategic Sr. Manager of Content Merchandising & Editorial to guide content curation and merchandising across our live news, sports, and entertainment portfolio.

You will lead a bi-coastal team in LA and NY, make data-driven placement decisions across platforms, collaborate with product and business units, and ensure content is positioned for maximum impact while upholding brand standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading editorial or content merchandising for a digital streaming platform.
• Ability to build collaborative, agile teams.
• Strong data-driven decision making.
• Experience coordinating with product, content, and business units.
• Proficient in editorial calendars and content presentation across mobile, TV, and web.
• Comfort with digital operations and CMS.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute merchandising and editorial strategies focused on live news and sports content.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of content coordinators.
• Leverage analytics to refine placement strategies and generate actionable insights.
• Drive engagement and viewing time per user through content placement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align merchandising with content calendars and events.
• Champion brand guidelines in tone and execution.
• Improve internal tools and processes for promotion.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Team Leadership

Analytical Mindset

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Operational Expertise

Technical Familiarity

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Description

The FOX direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform is a new, forward‑looking initiative within Tubi Media Group that brings FOX’s unparalleled content portfolio—news, sports, and entertainment—directly to consumers via an innovative subscription streaming service. The venture combines entrepreneurial energy with deep media expertise. Our vision is to create a unified, modern viewing experience that puts the consumer first—seamlessly integrating live and on‑demand content across platforms. At the intersection of cutting‑edge technology and trusted storytelling, this is an opportunity to shape the future of streaming at one of the most pivotal moments in media. We’re assembling a world‑class team to deliver on that vision—and we’re just getting started.

About The Role

We are seeking a strategic and creative Sr. Manager of Content Merchandising & Editorial to lead content curation and merchandising strategy across our entire content portfolio. Given Fox One’s strong position in live news and sports, you will be responsible for connecting our subscribers in‑app with the daily heartbeat of live events and breaking news, as well as our stable of entertainment programming. In this role, you will lead a bicoastal team of editorial professionals across our Los Angeles and New York offices. You will make data‑driven decisions that dictate what content surfaces across sports, news, and entertainment to best serve our audience. By collaborating deeply with internal business units and product teams, you will ensure our content is positioned for maximum impact across all digital platforms.

Snapshot of Your Responsibilities

• Content‑Driven Decisioning: Define and execute merchandising and editorial strategies deeply rooted in Fox One's unique content landscape, with a sharp focus on the real‑time nature of live news and sports.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of content coordinators, managing daily merchandising operations while fostering long‑term professional development.
• Strategic Decision‑Making: Leverage analytics and performance data to continuously refine placement strategies. Develop regular reports and readouts to share actionable insights with the immediate team and executive stakeholders.
• Engagement Optimization: Drive initiatives that optimize engagement and viewing time per user through effective content placement.
• Tool & Process Improvement: Optimize internal tools and identify areas for improvement and promotional opportunity.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with business stakeholders to align merchandising efforts with content calendars and tentpole events.
• Brand Stewardship: Champion editorial best practices that reflect our brand and ensure consistency in tone and execution.

What You Will Need

• Leadership Experience: Proven experience leading editorial or content merchandising functions for a digital consumer product or streaming platform.
• Management Skills: Skilled in team leadership and talent development, with a focus on building collaborative and agile teams.
• Analytical Mindset: A strong ability to use data to guide decision‑making and improve user engagement.
• Collaborative Success: Demonstrated success working cross‑functionally with product, content, and business teams.
• Operational Expertise: Experience managing editorial calendars and a deep understanding of content presentation best practices across mobile, TV, and web.
• Technical Familiarity: Comfort with digital operations and various content management systems.
• Problem‑solver: Willingness and ability to troubleshoot issues in high‑pressure situations and communicate challenges and solutions to leadership.
• Regular, on‑site attendance at the workplace a minimum of 3 days per week is an essential function of the position. Selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.

Compensation and Benefits

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location, is $114,000.00–160,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits including medical, dental, vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for union‑represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.