Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LHH is recruiting for an unnamed media client seeking a Writing and Editorial Manager. The role leads the brand’s written voice and editorial strategy, manages a small writing team, creates content across channels, and partners with senior leaders on thought leadership.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead brand steward and voice advocate for written content and communications for the brand, working closely with cross-functional teams and departments to align content strategy and voice with integrated goals
- Lead a small team of direct reports, guiding hiring, performance management and department priorities; Serve as an editorial resource and SME in the brand voice and guidelines to integrated teams
- Work closely with senior leaders within the organization and partner media personalities to curate content and materials that align with company goals and individual brands
- Write, edit and scope content projects for the brand, delivering finalized work that is aligned with campaign or larger project goals
- Advocate for brand and voice guidelines that further the company’s mission, reach and impact
Skills
- 10+ years of experience in writing, content, communications or similar roles with an editorial feel
- Experience managing direct reports, guiding editorial strategy, and working with senior leaders on thought leadership content
- Portfolios will be required for consideration
- 10 years of combined writing, editorial, content and/or communications experience
- Interest in or passion for these spaces, required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- A high level of grammar, diction and editing skill
- Deep knowledge of integrated content and communications, with experience writing and editing digital content, campaigns, thought leadership materials, scripts and similar
- Experience leading small teams of direct reports and serving as a senior-level editing resource
- Strong understanding of SEO and GEO to drive traffic through organic content
- Experience partnering closely with senior leaders to scope thought leadership content
- Management experience at some level is required for consideration
- Experience in the wellness space
- Industry experience in entertainment, media, wellness or similar consumer spaces
Benefits
- Fully remote role for US-based candidates
- 100% paid medical, dental and vision for employees
- Three weeks of PTO/sick time
- Product discounts
- Bonus potential starting your second year of employment
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