Supervising Editor

Primary purpose: Responsible for taking a lead role in the execution of our commerce content strategy, while working closely with the editor-in-chief to ensure achievement of key performance indicators. Responsibilities include: making and overseeing assignments; managing independent contractors and junior editorial staff; and writing, editing, publishing and optimizing content. Track content performance and interpret the data in order to help inform future decisions while upholding our mission and commitment to journalistic principles at the same time.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Work closely with editor-in-chief to develop and refine commerce content strategy

Plan editorial coverage, including product reviews and commerce-focused lifestyle stories and roundups

Oversee product testing process

Write, edit and produce commerce content (and contribute to lifestyle content as time allows)

Optimize commerce and lifestyle content for affiliate earnings and perform other production work as needed

Assist in finding stories, doing research and tracking story ideas

Manage editorial resources to meet various content goals

Oversee assignments and ensure accurate sourcing and execution of content

Ensure production is efficient and timely

Assist in development of effective social media strategy for commerce content

Monitor and respond to analytics to help inform decisions and meet KPIs

Stay current on trends and best practices in commerce content and digital publishing

Perform other duties as needed and directed by manager

May manage independent contractors and junior editorial staff

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or equivalent experience required

A minimum of three years of experience in digital media and commerce content required

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Solid understanding of both journalism and commerce content

Ability to work independently take complete ownership of projects

Ability to generate fresh ideas to contribute to overall strategy

Ability to adapt to an often-changing work environment

Ability to effectively manage resources, projects and people

Ability to spot and generate compelling story ideas

Fluency with digital publishing and commerce content tools and best practices