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Red Bull Media House · 10 hours ago

Senior Manager, US Editorial

Santa Monica, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $173K/yr

8+ years exp

Red Bull Media House is seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager for its U.S. Editorial team to lead in crafting outstanding stories across various media formats. The role involves overseeing an editorial team, enhancing content quality, and driving narrative strategies that align with Red Bull’s marketing objectives.

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Responsibilities

The ideal candidate for this position is highly curious, self-driven, well-organized, and flexible. They will propose and execute both short- and long-term investigations and follow-ups, often juggling multiple ongoing stories simultaneously

They will ensure that all forms of content are captivating, align with Red Bull North America’s marketing objectives, and appeal to our target audience

Additionally, they will serve as a key resource for other media network departments, providing expertise on story development by creating compelling hooks and substantive content that enhances performance

Passionate about contributing to content creation personally when required, including crafting features and cover stories

Elevate the quality of our content by serving as the editorial research and background story development team, transforming stories from good to exceptional

Assess emerging editorial opportunities to collaborate effectively across teams within the U.S. organization (e.g., assisting the Athlete team with athlete page content and developing in-depth storytelling for priority athletes)

Act as an “editorial/storytelling center of excellence” to support various parts of the organization, offering content strategy, execution advice, and guidance as needed

Responsible for overseeing a small editorial team, including both internal staff and external contributors such as freelance writers, who produce content for various media platforms within Red Bull Media Networks

Qualification

Editorial team managementContent strategy developmentExceptional writing skillsStakeholder managementPublishing workflows proficiencyDigital content analyticsSocial media practicesSEO strategiesProject management skillsOutstanding communicationCreative thinkingAttention to detail

Required

8+ years of professional experience in the journalism industry

Proven expertise in managing editorial teams, including both in-house staff and freelance contributors

Exceptional writing and editing skills

Strong ability to convey and maintain an on-brand tone of voice in both writing and editing

Extensive experience in stakeholder management across local and global teams, as well as collaboration with cross-functional departments and project teams

Deep passion for monitoring editorial trends in the media industry and applying them effectively within an organization

A creative and strategic thinker who is self-driven and capable of inspiring teams

Proven ability to produce engaging, on-brand content quickly and in alignment with organizational goals

Expertise in handling multiple editorial projects, meeting tight deadlines, and thriving in fast-paced environments while maintaining a strong attention to detail

Outstanding communication skills for collaboration across departments

Advanced proficiency in publishing workflows, content management systems (CMS), and digital publishing tools

Strong understanding of social media practices, SEO strategies, and digital content analytics

Excellent project management and organizational skills