Deputy Editor Job at MovieWeb, New York, NY

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  • MovieWeb
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Title: Deputy Editor

Location: Remote

MovieWeb’s editorial team is looking for an aspiring Deputy Editor to oversee site leadership.

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

​Responsibilities

  • Participate in both team and site leadership:
  • Liaise with parent company Valnet’s operations team regarding progress and challenges
  • Maintain editorial vision while striving to achieve business goals
  • Work with site leads to implement a plan for sustained growth
  • Continuously audit the site to identify areas to capitalize on, or those that need improvement
  • Propose and implement effective solutions for achieving the ambitious site output, traffic and revenue targets
  • Content planning:
  • Leverage reporting tools to research and identify topics and that will drive traffic
  • Master data-driven decision making
  • Assign stories to writers/editors; track progress
  • Manage editorial publishing calendar, plan editorial coverage for off-peak hours
  • Fill gaps writing and editing as needed
  • Team management, development, and personnel growth support:
  • Liaise with HR and participate in talent acquisition efforts
  • Source and identify potential editor candidates

Oversee and manage writers and editors on the site

  • Ensure team is maintaining output targets and quality expectations; hold team accountable for missed opportunities
  • Build an effective team of quality editors with technical skills and industry knowledge
  • Provide feedback and ensure editors are adhering to MW's publication standards, and are contributing/editing the necessary amounts
  • Make the MW team a positive, engaging space for entertainment enthusiasts who want to contribute actively and grow with the team
  • Manage MovieWeb’s PR & branding efforts
  • Build and help maintain relationships with key industry partners
  • Establish trusted hosts/field reporters for delegating
  • Establish content plans around events and track content bundles for each
  • Share wins and coverage to partners
  • Ensure event coverage is shared on MW’s Events page , social channels, and LinkedIn

Requirements

  • Relevant experience in senior editing roles (managing editor, deputy editor, editor-in-chief) of a digital publication specializing in film, television and/or related content
  • Passion and background in all things Movies and TV
  • Familiarity with best practices for SEO writing, and knowledge producing content for various web traffic sources
  • Experience with writer management
  • Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic
  • Experience using Google products including Sheets, Search Console, and Analytics
  • Strong sense of judgment and decision making capabilities while taking budgetary considerations into account
  • The news cycle doesn't stop - the nature of this role requires availability outside of a "normal 9-5"

Only applicants who possess the necessary skills and experience will be contacted, and only applications containing a resume will be considered . 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.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

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