Collider · 3 months ago
Music Deputy Editor
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expCollider is the #1 entertainment website for up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music, and more. They are seeking an experienced and strategic Deputy Editor to help lead their music vertical, shaping the voice and direction of Collider’s music coverage while mentoring a talented team of contributors. The ideal candidate will drive editorial strategy grounded in data, creativity, and cultural insight, aiming to grow the team and expand coverage.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Competitive compensation.
Consistent and timely payments.
Flexible schedule.
Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
Company
Collider
Collider is a digital entertainment publication focused on entertainment news, analysis, and commentary for the movie and TV industries. It is a sub-organization of Valnet.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-11-17Acquired
Recent News
2025-08-26
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