Job Description
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Type : Full Time
The Managing Editor will serve as the backbone in creating and shaping HICONSUMPTION’s voice, working directly with the Editor in Chief to establish and maintain editorial vision for the HICONSUMPTION website, video, and social media platforms. You will be responsible for managing a team of in-house staff writers & freelancers to create content for the website across all verticals : EDC, Watches, Gear, Tech, Automotive, Style, etc.
The Managing Editor is the head decision maker for daily content coverage consideration, curates product pitch lists from editorial staff ensuring that all editorial coverage stays on brand, and is responsible for maintaining our editorial calendar and assignments. You will also work with our in-house sales manager to design / develop custom content ideas and platforms for advertising campaigns. Above all else, the Managing Editor must possess an immense passion and deep knowledge for the men’s gear space, with an affinity for products and brands that fuse form and function effortlessly. We’re looking for a leader who loves the space, and wants to turn their passion into a career.
Responsibilities
Assign / edit stories to a team of staff writers & freelancers across various verticals
Manage deadlines / schedules for editorial team
Create and maintain SOPs for editorial department
Serve as head decision maker for daily content coverage consideration, and curate product pitch lists from editorial staff ensuring that all editorial coverage stays on brand
Maintain editorial vision and content calendar for HICONSUMPTION website, email, and social media platforms
Work with sales manager to design / develop custom content ideas and platforms for advertising campaigns
Work alongside video and social producer to ensure voice, content, and structure stays consistent across website, video, and social
Produce several pieces of original content daily, including product reviews, features, in-depth buyer’s guides, and video scripts
Monitor the competitive landscape and identify concepts that can be adapted and applied to HICONSUMPTION
Requirements
At least 2 years of professional digital media, editorial, or publishing experience required, management experience is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Film, Communication, or related field of study is preferred
Excellent grammar skills with a diverse vocabulary and proficient at spelling
The ability to perform in-depth research on anything men’s gear related
Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable receiving constructive criticism
The ability to lead a team, holding colleagues accountable, and manage interdepartmental communications & schedules
A willingness to work odd hours and put in additional time as the assignment / editorial schedule dictates
Must meet deadlines and have strong prioritization & time management skills
A highly organized, detail-oriented approach to work with experience multitasking and tracking several projects simultaneously
Loves working in a team environment
WordPress & G-Suite experience is required, Asana & Mailchimp experience is a plus
How To Apply :
Please send your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile link tojobs@hiconsumption.com with the subject heading : “Managing Editor.” Your email should also include :
A brief introduction of yourself and why you’re the perfect fit for the role
Links to writing samples on a topic HICONSUMPTION would cover
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Managing Editor • Los Angeles, CA, United States