Podcast Editorial Director

Dear Media is the largest female marketplace in audio.

Dear Media is building the podcast incubator of the future through a 360-degree business model, providing unparalleled support from concept to editorial, production, distribution, and commerce extensions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and oversee editorial strategy that aligns with the company’s business goals and audience.
• Ensure all content is accurate, engaging, and aligns with brand voice.
• Lead and manage a team of writers and editors. Provide guidance on editorial standards, tone, and voice to maintain consistency across all content.
• Oversee the editorial calendar, ensuring timely production and publication of content, Coordinate with various departments to align on business initiatives.
• Edit up to 10+ stories per day across all platforms.
• Produce high quality written content daily on dearmedia.com
• Create and send editorially curated emails
• Stay up-to-date on latest digital media trends and incorporate into editorial strategy
• Understand audience behavior and needs, to ensure the company is serving the best target audiences.
• Identify new opportunities for growth and audience development
• Develop and maintain relationships with key industry influencers and thought leaders

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in digital media with at least 3 years in a senior editorial role
• Proven track record of developing successful content strategies
• Experience overseeing multi-platform content from brainstorm to execution, while keeping up with daily deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and management experience
• Deep understanding of SEO and analytics
• Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices in social media marketing