Music Deputy Editor Job at Collider, New York, NY

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  • Collider
  • New York, NY

Job Description

**This if a full-time, remote position**

Collider is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music and other forms of entertainment.

As a worldwide leader, Collider operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced and passionate contributors who can create original high-quality content in a timely manner.

Your Responsibilities

  • Participate in both team and site leadership
  • Liaise with in-house Valnet resource team regarding team progress, challenges, needs
  • Attend daily editorial pitch meetings whenever possible to provide pitch feedback and maintain editorial vision
  • Lead weekly staff meetings to communicate progress on traffic goals, announce site-wide initiatives and updates, and offer team support
  • Lead weekly model meetings with Valnet supervisors to communicate staff bandwidth, and track progress on traffic goals and output initiatives
  • Create and implement a plan for sustained growth
  • Audit the site to determine what is being done well, and identify areas that need change or improvements
  • Propose and implement effective solutions for achieving the ambitious output/sessions targets
  • Content planning
  • Research and identify topics and content types that will drive traffic using Google Analytics and other available data sources; find ways to greatly expand our current coverage
  • Source stories and angles for the writers/editors
  • Maintain and optimize a robust catalog of music articles
  • Team management, development, and personnel growth support
  • Building and leading a team of new writers
  • Liaise with HR and participate in talent acquisition efforts
  • Source and identify potential editor candidates
  • Lead editor interviews
  • Approve writer application samples
  • Coordinate with the training team to maintain up-to-date training systems and assist with Lead Editor training and onboarding
  • Oversee and manage writers and editors on the vertical
  • Ensure team is maintaining output targets and quality expectations; hold team accountable for missed opportunities
  • Manage the internal development of both writers and editors
  • Build an effective team of quality editors with technical skills and industry knowledge
  • Provide feedback and ensure editors and adhering to Collider's publication standards, and are contributing/editing the necessary amounts
  • Make the Collider team a positive, engaging space for music enthusiasts who want to contribute actively and grow with the team

Our Perks

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Consistent and timely payments.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
  • Exposure to Collider’s large and passionate audience, which reaches 30M visitors per month, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Experience and Skills

  • Relevant, experience in senior editing roles (managing editor, deputy editor, editor-in-chief) of a digital publication specializing in music content
  • Ability to write
  • Passion and background in all things music
  • Image editing
  • SEO
  • Analytics (GA)
  • Freelance writer management
  • Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:

  • Your CV
  • A cover letter
  • A sample article similar in nature to the content published on Collider.

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.

Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.

Collider is part of the 

Valnet , founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.

Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.

Job Tags

Full time, Freelance, Remote work, Worldwide, Flexible hours,

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