Lead Features Editor

Screen Rant's editorial team is looking for a highly experienced Lead Movie/TV Features Editor to oversee a rapidly expanding team of skilled writers and editors. 

The ideal candidate will be prepared to take charge of the Movie/TV Features team and manage every aspect of this self-sustaining initiative and continuing its growth. We will be relying on the selected candidate to apply their expertise in driving traffic, expanding coverage, improving article quality, and managing/growing a publication. 

​Responsibilities

• Participate in both team and site leadership
  • Liaise with Managing Editor regarding team progress, challenges, needs
  • Attend weekly Lead Editor meetings
  • Lead weekly Movie/TV Features team meetings
• Create and implement a plan for sustained growth
  • Audit the section to determine what we're doing well, and identify areas that need change or improvement
  • Propose and implement effective solutions for achieving our 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 
• Team management, development, and personnel growth support
  • Liaise with HR and participate in talent acquisition efforts
    • Source and identify potential editor candidates
    • Lead editor interviews
    • Approve writer application samples
• Oversee and manage all writers and editors on the Core Features team
  • 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 writers with technology expertise
  • Guide new writer development and create development tracks for all team members
  • Provide feedback and ensure editors and adhering to SR's publication standards, and are contributing/editing the necessary amounts
  • Make the Movie/TV Features team a positive, engaging space for technology enthusiasts who want to contribute actively and grow with the team
• Editing
  • Assist other Core Features editors in editing priority content when needed, adhering to SR's publication standards
• Writing
  •  As needed

Requirements

• Relevant, experience in senior editing roles (managing editor, deputy editor, editor-in-chief, lead editor) of a digital publication specializing in Movie/TV content 
• Expert level knowledge of Movie/TV in general, especially in major franchises (DC movies, Star Wars, Star Trek, and popular streaming content) 
• Image editing
• SEO
• Analytics (GA)
• Freelance writer management
• Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic

Only applicants who possess the necessary skills and experience will be contacted, and only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge of popular Movie/TV content in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. Please note that the next steps in the hiring process involve both a writing evaluation and an interview.

We're looking forward to hearing from you!