Liaise with parent company Valnet’s operations team regarding progress and challenges
Maintain editorial vision while striving to achieve business goals
Work with site leads to implement a plan for sustained growth
Continuously audit the site to identify areas to capitalize on, or those that need improvement
Propose and implement effective solutions for achieving the ambitious site output, traffic and revenue targets
Leverage reporting tools to research and identify topics and that will drive traffic
Assign stories to writers/editors; track progress
Manage editorial publishing calendar, plan editorial coverage for off-peak hours
Fill gaps writing and editing as needed
Liaise with HR and participate in talent acquisition efforts
Oversee and manage writers and editors on the site
Ensure team is maintaining output targets and quality expectations; hold team accountable for missed opportunities
Build an effective team of quality editors with technical skills and industry knowledge
Provide feedback and ensure editors are adhering to MW's publication standards, and are contributing/editing the necessary amounts
Manage MovieWeb’s PR & branding efforts
Build and help maintain relationships with key industry partners
Establish trusted hosts/field reporters for delegating
Establish content plans around events and track content bundles for each
Ensure event coverage is shared on MW’s Events page, social channels, and LinkedIn

Relevant experience in senior editing roles (managing editor, deputy editor, editor-in-chief) of a digital publication specializing in film, television and/or related content
Passion and background in all things Movies and TV
Familiarity with best practices for SEO writing, and knowledge producing content for various web traffic sources
Experience with writer management
Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic
Experience using Google products including Sheets, Search Console, and Analytics
Strong sense of judgment and decision making capabilities while taking budgetary considerations into account

Deputy Editor

Key skills