Managing Editor
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The Mary SueDigital Media
Remote (applications from all regions are welcome)Full-TimeManager
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- Data AnalysisPeople ManagementSEORecruitment
Requirements
- Editorial leadership experience in fast-moving news, culture, or entertainment media.
- Experience overseeing, curating, and distributing editorial-first video.
- Proven experience with syndication platforms such as MSN, Yahoo, or Newsbreak.
- Strong, adaptable people management and recruitment skills.
- Ability to develop and mentor writers beyond simple copy editing.
- Proficiency in analyzing traffic and revenue data to inform editorial decisions.
- Deep understanding of editorial cost, spend, and margin.
- Strong social media instincts across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
- Alignment with The Mary Sue's feminist and inclusive voice.
Responsibilities
- Lead the reinvention of how The Mary Sue covers entertainment, politics, and internet culture for a large team of writers.
- Build a multimedia approach to journalism, including short-form video strategy.
- Develop story ideation and sourcing workflows across platforms like TikTok and Reddit.
- Coach writers to improve their self-publishing and copyediting skills.
- Recruit and expand the editorial team.
- Work directly with syndication partners like MSN, Newsbreak, and Yahoo.
- Plan and assign coverage based on article performance and social media trends.
- Manage editorial budgets and analyze performance data to drive strategy.
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