Editorial Manager (Remote)

We are looking for an accomplished Editorial Manager to spearhead the content strategy and implementation for a leading urban planning platform. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in crafting content that resonates with both a dedicated and professional audience, ensuring that our website and online courses provide outstanding value. Your leadership will guide the editorial vision, enhance content quality, and stimulate audience engagement in a collaborative and innovative environment that prioritizes growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement a data-driven editorial strategy across various platforms.
• Establish clear objectives and define the editorial vision in alignment with company goals.
• Manage the editorial budget to align with broader organizational objectives.
• Serve as the editorial team’s representative within the leadership framework.
• Report on essential projects and metrics while steering strategic planning quarterly and annually.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to support unified goals.
• Supervise and enhance editorial calendars to ensure timely and pertinent content.
• Curate, compose, and edit diverse editorial materials, including news articles, features, blogs, and more.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with writers, instructors, partners, and content creators to sustain a steady content flow.
• Engage in social media initiatives and video production, including script development for platforms like YouTube.
• Guarantee content relevance and superior quality for a national urban planning audience.
• Stay abreast of trends and changes in urban planning and the media landscape.
• Lead and mentor the editorial team, including the Editor and Video Producer & Editor, ensuring objectives and deadlines are met.
• Hold weekly one-on-one meetings to align priorities and ensure high-quality output.

Required Skills

• Over 5 years of pertinent experience in editorial management, urban planning, or a similar field.
• A strong passion for urban planning, coupled with knowledge of the planning media landscape.
• Exceptional editing and writing capabilities; experience in online journalism or communications is advantageous.
• Demonstrated success in growing and managing a media website.
• Familiarity with content management systems, SEO, and data analytics tools.
• Excellent organizational abilities, with the capacity to prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in digital tools such as Google Suite, Slack, Zoom, Jira, Notion, Adobe Creative Suite, and analytics instruments.
• A strong interest in business growth and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in editorial management, urban planning, or a related domain.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Urban Planning, or a relevant field is preferred.

Career Growth Opportunities

Join us to explore numerous professional development and advancement opportunities within the organization. Our company, with over 25 years of stability and continuous growth, provides a fertile ground for career progression.

Company Culture And Values

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, resourceful, and growth-oriented team culture. Our flexible, remote work environment emphasizes life/work balance, ensuring that all team members can thrive personally and professionally.

Compensation And Benefits

• Base salary: (70K – )115K, based on experience.
• Paid time off: 15 days, increasing to 20 days after four years.
• Holiday time off: approximately 10 days per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (employer-selected plan, covered at 95%).
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match (after 60 days).
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.

Why Join Us?

Become part of a dynamic and innovative team that values collaboration and growth. Enjoy a flexible remote work setting while making significant contributions to urban planning content that engages a committed audience.

Employment Type: Full-Time