NEXT.io - The World’s iGaming Community · 4 months ago
Director of Media
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expNEXT.io is a global media and conference powerhouse in the iGaming sector. They are seeking a Head of Media to lead and scale the entire Media function, owning the strategic direction and operational excellence across various media products.
GamingInternetMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Define and execute a 12–24 month Media strategy aligned with NEXT.io’s commercial and events objectives
Lead editorial and content planning across all Media products
Build and manage effective operating rhythms, workflows, and QA processes
Uphold NEXT.io’s integrity-first editorial standards, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and clarity across all outputs
Oversee and maintain the editorial calendar, ensuring consistent cadence across formats (news, research, podcasts, Spotlights, newsletters, magazine, community, website)
Drive audience growth and brand authority through SEO, newsletters, social channels, YouTube, and digital PR/backlink initiatives
Support Commercial team with sponsor deliverables across Media products, ensuring timely and consistent delivery
Hire, coach, and manage the Media team (news, research, video/audio, community, newsletters, magazine, website)
Build playbooks, documentation, and succession plans to ensure scalability and resilience
Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Events, and Partnerships teams to align plans and ensure seamless delivery
Oversee media partnerships, co-marketing opportunities, and live content activations at NEXT.io events
Qualification
Required
5–8 years of editorial or media leadership experience
Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary teams across news, video/audio, newsletters, and digital platforms
Strong editorial judgement and integrity: ability to enforce standards, manage corrections, and uphold brand safety
Experience with SEO, digital PR, and audience growth strategies
Operational excellence: workflow design, documentation, performance management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to brief executives and stakeholders clearly
Comfortable working across international time zones in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Preferred
Experience with community platforms and live event media integration
Strong network in the iGaming industry
Background in digital PR/backlink acquisition at scale
Knowledge of data-driven content strategy and personalisation
Experience managing budgets, vendor contracts, and martech/analytics stacks
On-camera presence or experience with podcasts/video content
Benefits
Private health insurance after probation
Employee Assistance Programme: support for mental health, finances, legal advice and more (also available for your family)
Retail discounts platform
Flexible working hours and remote-friendly setup, with access to our Malta HQ office, snacks, coffee, and team socials
Company
NEXT.io - The World’s iGaming Community
NEXT.io is a content-driven conference company that focuses on both in-person and online events.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Martin Pettersson
Co-Founder / Head of Sales
Recent News
2024-12-09
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