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ScreenRant is the #1 Entertainment website that publishes the latest news on Movies, TV, Gaming, Comic Books, Anime and WWE! Our Editorial Team is looking for an aspiring Music Deputy Editor to oversee site leadership in our music vertical. We pride ourselves on encouraging developmental opportunities from within, and we look forward to your application. Please note that ScreenRant has a zero tolerance policy for the use of AI to produce content for the site. 

Responsibilities:

Will spearhead and manage a team of Writers with the intention of growing it into a self-sustaining initiative offering team management, development, and personal growth support Apply your expertise in content writing, driving traffic, expanding coverage, improving article quality, and growing the websiteLiaise with the in house Valnet Resource Team regarding team progress, challenges, and needs Attend daily Editorial Pitch meetings, providing pitch feedback while maintaining an editorial vision Ensure Editors are adhering to ScreenRant’s publication guidelinesLead weekly staff meetings to communicate progress on traffic goals, sitewide initiatives, and updates Lead weekly model meetings with Valnet supervisors to communicate staff bandwidth, traffic goals progress, and output initiatives Create and implement a plan for sustained growth with solutions as needed Audit the site to determine strengths and weaknessesResearch and identify topics focused on driving traffic using Google Analytics and other data sources, finding ways to improve our current coverage Source stories for the Writers and Editors, while maintaining and optimizing a robust catalog of music articles Liaise with Talent Acquisition by identifying Editor candidates, conducting interviews where needed, and approve Written Samples Stay up to date with training and onboardingEnsure your team of Writers and Editors are maintaining output targets and quality expectations, managing their internal developmentCreate a positive and engaging team dynamic for music enthusiasts who want to grow with the team 

Must Have’s: 

Past and current experience in Senior Editing roles (Managing Director, Deputy Editor, Editor In Chief) of a digital publication specializing in music content Have an ambitious energy and drive to develop ScreenRant into a pillar of entertainment websites An innate passion for all things music, and writing about it Image editing, SEO, and Google Analytics Experience managing a team of freelancers with a proven track record of growing that team while expanding coverage and driving traffic

Interview Process: 

Resume and Application Questionnaire review Interview with the Talent Acquisition LeadInterview with Content Director Written Sample TestInterview with Executive Editor