Job Title: Editor in Chief, NowThis

Department: Editorial

Location: New York, NY

Reports To: CEO

People Manager: Yes

About NowMedia

NowMedia is the largest mission media network in the United States and includes NowThis, PushBlack, ParentsTogether, Noticias para Inmigrantes, Impact, and Pulso, as well as our extensive networks of influencers and celebrities. NowMedia is a new media umbrella that reflects the addition of NowThis to the Accelerate Change media network.

NowMedia has over 100M digital subscribers across social, video, and newsletter platforms. We are the leading mission media network for Americans who care about their culture, their community, and their impact in the world. Collectively, the Accelerate Media Network boasts over 100 million monthly active users, 86 million social followers, and 14 million email subscribers. Our content, including 600 million+ monthly views of A-list celebrity content and 400 million+ monthly views of influencer-driven narratives, highlights our ability to engage audiences across multiple platforms and demographics.

About NowThis

Within the Accelerate Media Network, the largest media property is NowThis. NowThis is redefining media for a new generation, leading the charge as a digital-first brand that resonates with over 98 million people globally each month. NowThis content, known for sparking meaningful discussions on issues that matter to young adults, blends engaging storytelling with a deep understanding of what captivates its audience. NowThis stands out for amplifying diverse voices and stories, making it a unique force in the digital media landscape. NowThis is not just delivering content; the brand is inspiring change and driving conversation in today's dynamic world.

Job Summary

NowThis is seeking a talented, experienced, digital and social savvy Editor in Chief to lead our editorial team. This individual will manage a team of producers and content creators across our two main channels: NowThis and NowThis Impact. Reporting to the CEO, the Editor in Chief will lead the entire company's editorial vision and content development.

We’re looking for an established editorial leader with an incomparable understanding of social video, social trends and levers to drive strong brand awareness and success on these highly competitive platforms. This individual must be comfortable across our two main channel identities: NowThis, focusing on general interest and lifestyle content appealing to A18-34, and NowThis Impact, focusing on a discrete list of topics proven to drive impact for the progressive agenda against A18-30 who are not hard-news consumers but rather find their information via social. Success in this role will be defined as material growth in platform views and engagement rate, development of personalities and franchises that have strong brand recognition and monetization outcomes, optimized efficiencies and workflows in the editorial team, and a strong rebirth of the main channels as industry leaders in social video. The ideal candidate has strong editorial vision, sharp leadership skills, a collaborative spirit combined with a decisive approach, the desire to work in a startup environment and a deep understanding of digital and social video best practices.

What You'll Do

Manage a team of 15 producers and editors, of which 9 are members of the WGAE
Determine the editorial vision of the two main channels across Instagram, TikTok, Snap, YouTube and Spotify
Create and execute content output vision and goals by channel and oversee execution
Identity and engage outside creators or studios that can enhance the editorial output of NowThis and drive strong brand awareness and recognition of the NowThis
Champion innovative content and audience experience that push the envelope and keep NowThis at the forefront of innovation
Support both impact revenue and advertising revenue goals through the development of both effective impact content that meets C3/C4 grant goals and brand-safe, general interest content that yields an environment suitable for advertising as well as content suitable for sponsorship
Develop a strong in-office editorial culture with area creators and staffers
Oversee in-studio shoots and encourage constant use of our studio resources in NYC

Must Haves

Minimum 10+ years experience in a leadership role in a creative or editorial environment, social-video-first environments, and experience preferred
Unparallelled leadership skills, editorial vision and ability to push editorial team members outside of their comfort zone to achieve high-volume production goals with lean processes that incorporate experimentation
Deep understanding of digital and social best practices for follower, engagement rate and view growth.
A passion for social trends, an obsession with death scrolling social feeds, the need to be first to be part of a trend and an understanding of where content and platforms are going.
Exceptional communication and management skills
A proven track record in people management, with a strong emphasis on advocating for team members, nurturing and developing talent, and implementing effective succession planning to ensure organizational growth

How To Apply

Please submit your resume to be considered for this role. We recognize that you are more than just your resume, and we're eager to get to know the person behind the application.

We are committed to attracting diverse top talent who are inspired by our mission, align with our values, and are motivated to grow and make an impact. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and encourage those who may not meet every single requirement to apply if you share our passion for our work and are eager to learn and grow with us.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $125,000 to $200,000, with additional performance-based compensation. An employee's position within this range will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs.

Benefits:

Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance with a variety of coverage options.
Provided and supplemental disability and life insurances.
Unlimited PTO, parental leave, paid family leave.
Paid company holidays, with an inclusive approach to diverse cultural and religious observances.
Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost, offering services such as telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving.
A range of additional voluntary programs, including spending accounts, work-related reimbursements, travel/accident insurance, and more.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

NowThis is an equal opportunity employer, deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We actively work to prevent subtle forms of inappropriate behavior, such as microaggressions, and believe that barriers to success, whether blatant or hidden, have no place at NowThis. We are also committed to providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout our recruitment process. If you need any accommodations, please let us know at people@nowthismedia.com.

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