Editorial Leader

We are seeking an experienced and visionary **Editorial Leader** to lead our editorial team and oversee the strategic direction, development, and execution of high-quality content across multiple platforms. As the Editorial Leader, you will ensure that content aligns with the company’s goals, engages target audiences, and meets editorial standards. Your leadership and expertise will be key in shaping the content voice, tone, and direction for our brand while driving audience growth and engagement.

**Why Join Us**:

- Be part of an innovative and dynamic team.
- Opportunity to shape the voice of a growing brand.
- A collaborative work culture that encourages creativity and continuous learning.

If you are a passionate editorial leader with a vision to create impactful, engaging content, we would love to hear from you

**Requirements**:
**Experience**:

- 7+ years of experience in editorial leadership, content strategy, or journalism.
- Proven track record of leading editorial teams and managing content production across multiple platforms.
- Strong experience in digital content, SEO, and audience engagement.

**Skills**:

- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Deep understanding of content marketing, audience targeting, and performance metrics.
- Strong leadership abilities, with experience managing and motivating teams.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in content management systems (CMS), editorial tools, and analytics platforms.
- Fluent in English (writing and listen)

**Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

**Preferred Skills**:

- Experience in Sports industry.
- Familiarity with multimedia content formats (videos, podcasts, etc.).
- Expertise in analytics and performance tools (Google Analytics, SEMrush, etc.).

**Responsibilities**:
**Content Strategy Leadership**:

- Develop and execute a comprehensive editorial strategy aligned with the company’s mission, vision, and objectives.
- Lead the planning and execution of content initiatives that meet audience needs and drive brand visibility.
- Collaborate with marketing, product, and design teams to ensure content supports broader organizational goals.
- Identify emerging trends and topics, guiding the team on content creation and staying ahead of industry shifts.

**Team Management & Development**:

- Lead, mentor, and inspire the editorial team, fostering a creative, collaborative, and efficient work environment.
- Conduct regular team reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve content quality and team performance.
- Set clear editorial goals, track progress, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Hire, training, and retain editorial talent, developing the team’s skills and growth opportunities.

**Content Creation & Editing**:

- Oversee content creation, from ideation to publication, ensuring content is accurate, on-brand, and relevant.
- Ensure all editorial work adheres to high-quality standards, maintaining consistency in style, tone, and voice.
- Review and edit articles, blog posts, reports, and other materials for clarity, grammar, and accuracy.
- Lead editorial reviews and ensure content is optimized for SEO and audience engagement.

**Performance Monitoring & Reporting**:

- Analyze and report on content performance across different channels, using metrics to adjust and refine strategies.
- Use data insights to improve engagement, readership, and overall content effectiveness.
- Collaborate with the analytics team to monitor content performance and adjust strategies to meet KPIs.

**Brand & Voice Stewardship**:

- Maintain a consistent editorial voice across all content, ensuring that it reflects the brand’s values and resonates with the target audience.
- Oversee content that communicates the brand’s tone, mission, and messaging consistently across all touchpoints.

**Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement**:

- Work closely with key stakeholders (marketing, product, design, and leadership) to create content that meets business objectives.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate content into campaigns and initiatives.
- Act as a liaison between the editorial team and other departments to ensure alignment and cohesion.