**Experienced Managing Editor – Weekend and Evening Shifts for a Leading Tech-Driven Media and Entertainment Company**
About Us
We are a pioneering tech-driven media and entertainment company, dedicated to producing uplifting content in 17 languages for people of all ages. Our mission is to fight the world's boredom at an unprecedented speed, and we're proud to have achieved this through our award-winning art and pop culture magazine, boredpanda.com, and our TOP DIY channel, Crafty Panda. With over 160 million site views per month and 62 billion video views per year, we're one of the leading publishers of uplifting stories that cure boredom worldwide. Our team comprises over 600 creative individuals who work from 42 different countries and 4 offices, located in Vilnius, Lithuania.
About the Role
We're excited to announce that we're currently looking for an experienced Managing Editor to join our team in the News department. As a Managing Editor, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the content strategy and ensuring that our news section is always up-to-date during weekends and weekday evenings. If you're a skilled editor with a passion for news and online content, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Work with a team of in-house and remote content creators and journalists to develop and implement content strategies that drive engagement and views.
- Compete against the world's top publishers to be the first to cover breaking news, ensuring that our content is timely, relevant, and accurate.
- Review all content to ensure it meets high standards of quality and engagement, making recommendations for improvement where necessary.
- Optimize content strategy according to data to maximize views per article, using analytics tools to track performance and make data-driven decisions.
- Research various topics to identify trends, emerging issues, and unique angles for articles, determining which topics should be covered and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Create and generate fresh, engaging, and attention-grabbing article ideas, including coming up with compelling headlines and angles.
What We Expect
We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Managing Editor who can bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team. Here are the key qualifications and skills we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or another related field.
- Native-level English skills, with excellent writing and editing skills to craft high-quality articles and ensure they are free of grammatical errors, typos, and inconsistencies.
- Newsroom experience as editor, copy editor, reporter, managing editor, or similar roles, with a proven track record of success in finding and breaking exclusive stories.
- Current affairs knowledge, staying up-to-date with world events, entertainment news, and relevant trends, with a deep understanding of current affairs to identify relevant topics for articles.
- Time management skills, with the ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced news and online content environment.
What We Offer
We're committed to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that encourages growth, creativity, and innovation. Here are some of the benefits we offer:
- We'll foster your growth: get encouraged to train your extra skills, talents, or passion and apply them at work.
- We'll celebrate your success: referred friends, and more.
- We'll give you memories: team buildings, and other events.
Work Environment and Culture
We're a remote-friendly company, with a team of over 600 creative individuals working from 42 different countries and 4 offices, located in Vilnius, Lithuania. We're committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation. As a Managing Editor, you'll be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that's passionate about producing high-quality content that engages and inspires our audience.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits that reflect our commitment to supporting the well-being and success of our team members. Here are some of the benefits we offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options.
- A range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
How to Apply
If you're a skilled and experienced Managing Editor who's passionate about news and online content, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any relevant samples of your work. We're looking forward to hearing from you!
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