Deputy Editor, Craft & Special Projects

lndieWire is hiring a Deputy Editor for our Craft & Special Projects vertical who will play the key role in leading the growth of lndieWire's filmmaking coverage and help guide lndieWire's written feature franchises. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Reporting to the Executive Editor, Craft & Special Projects, and based in LA, the Deputy Editor, Craft & Special Projects will oversee daily coverage of craft and animation, and long-lead franchise profiles of top creators, and filmmakers in the film and TV world. Our ideal candidate is an experienced editor with a desire to work closely with writers, a deep knowledge and appreciation of film and TV creators, and strong managerial skills.

Please include a cover letter along with resume with applying.

Responsibilities Include:

Oversee day-to day and long-lead production and management for Craft coverage and written editorial franchises (i.e. digital magazine lndieWire Influencers), including copy editing, setting the editorial direction, and managing the editorial calendar.
Work closely with writers on from initial brainstorming of story angles to publishing of final draft.
Develop and implement an editorial strategy for our growing craft and animation coverage
Identify, hire, and edit freelance writers for daily and franchise coverage
Collaborate with internal teams to help develop the editorial strategy and execution (lineups, layout, etc.) behind our Digital Magazine franchises like lndieWire Influencers.
Collaborate with internal teams (i.e. SEO, social, marketing, etc.) to ensure content adheres to best practices and optimized performance.
Coordinate with video, sales, editorial, events and marketing teams to assist in Craft editorial and Special Projects franchises’ expansion into Live Media and Events.

Requirements:

5-7 years working in the media landscape
2-3 years of in a senior managerial role
Strong writing and editing skills
Deep knowledge of top Film & TV creators
Track record of managing a strong pool of freelancers
Experience working with SEO and Social media teams
Proven ability to execute high-end projects

Typical wage range: $85k - $95k. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits.