This person will ensure that our words, messaging, and publications are as carefully crafted as our code and pixels. Leading a small yet plucky team of professional writers and editors, you ‘ll collaborate with the team on an overall vision; identify and explore levers for growth; and help shape the business strategies for The Atavist and Longreads, Company ‘s flagship publications. You ‘ll offer high-level direction and support, but also roll up your sleeves and contribute as a productive member of the team: No task is too small. (And if you have an opinion on how to use the semicolon, you ‘re in the right place!)
What You ‘ll Do:
- Promote, both internally and externally, Company ‘s commitment to high-quality journalism as part of its wider mission to make the web a better place.
- Help shape short- and long-term strategies for Longreads and The Atavist. You ‘ll commission, edit, and produce thoughtful, exceptional essays and incisive journalism and manage the budgets.
- Contribute to the day-to-day operations of both publications as needed, from curating Longreads editors ‘ picks to promoting Atavist stories on social media.
- Explore ambitious investigative journalism projects and digital storytelling opportunities across media (online, podcast, etc.).
- Explore strategic ways to position our publications within the WordPress.com ecosystem and find opportunities for cross-collaborations with WordPress.com marketing initiatives.
- Collaborate with marketing, product, design, and other teams at Company on editing, copywriting, ghostwriting, and content curation/creation as needed.
What We ‘re Looking For:
- Extensive editorial experience, especially in the digital media context with experience managing operations and business outcomes for high-traffic publications. An understanding of IP development into film, television, and books is a huge plus.
- A passion for storytelling of all types, from blogging to podcasting and a commitment to commissioning and publishing diverse voices. Some experience in multimedia production and podcasting knowledge is a plus.
- A hands-on background in journalism or a related field, and if not, a deep understanding of the issues and challenges facing journalism today.
- Exceptional writing and copy editing skills and an impeccable attention to detail is a must. Excellent creative judgment. Grace and aplomb.
- Prior experience with WordPress and knowledge of its role in the publishing ecosystem strongly preferred.
- The ability to be flexible and adaptable. Your sleeves are rolled up. You ‘ll contribute as a member of the team.
- Fluency in any of the following languages is a plus: Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Hebrew, Japanese. (English proficiency is a must.)