Associate Editor

About the Company - We’re seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Editor to oversee content across a network of digital properties covering a variety of news and lifestyle verticals—including entertainment, health & wellness, tech, fashion, beauty, and finance. This is a strategic and hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-topic publishing environment.

About the Role - Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee editorial planning, content calendars, and publishing schedules across multiple lifestyle and news websites.
• Manage a team of staff writers, freelance contributors, and content producers—assigning stories, editing drafts, and ensuring all content meets brand guidelines.
• Maintain a consistent editorial voice across different sites, while adapting to each brand’s unique tone and audience.
• Edit and fact-check articles for accuracy, clarity, and SEO best practices before publication.
• Collaborate with SEO, social media, and audience development teams to optimize content performance.
• Track analytics and identify content opportunities, trending topics, and audience interests across platforms.
• Ensure timely coverage of breaking news, evergreen topics, and seasonal content.
• Maintain high editorial standards and enforce quality control across all published content.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of editorial/writing experience, ideally in digital media, with at least 2 years managing multiple content verticals or brands.
• Exceptional editing, writing, and communication skills.
• Proven experience optimizing content for SEO and understanding of audience acquisition.
• Comfortable juggling priorities, tight deadlines, and a high content volume across different subject areas.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a distributed editorial team.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), analytics tools (Google Analytics, GA4, etc.), and SEO tools (SEMRush, Ahrefs, etc.).
• A passion for digital storytelling and staying ahead of lifestyle and news trends.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with affiliate content, newsletters, or multimedia formats.
• Background in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Sharp instincts for what will perform well with different audience segments.

Pay range and compensation package - Please note this job is remote to start, but ultimately onsite in our offices. This position pays $3,000/month quarterly incentives

Equal Opportunity Statement - Include a statement on commitment to diversity and inclusivity.