Sr. Manager Content - LIVESTRONG

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Join the company that is shaping the future of media – how it’s created, consumed and shared!
We work in a fun, collaborative environment that is as diverse, adventurous and open-minded as the content we create for the world. We encourage all of our employees to learn and grow personally and professionally so they can assume greater responsibilities and advance their careers.

We’re looking for ambitious, driven, self-starters who want to be on the leading edge of innovation in online media and technology. This position is located in Santa Monica, CA.

What We Are Looking for
At LIVESTRONG.COM we publish timely, health and fitness content emphasizing actionable and practical tips that will help a wide audience of readers to improve their overall health, happiness and wellbeing.
We are looking for an editorial leader with a passion for all things nutrition, health and fitness.
RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Run and oversee day-to-day, weekly, and year-ahead editorial content production for LIVESTRONG.COM

• Manage editorial budget and production timelines
• Run weekly story pitch meetings and assign to freelancers
• Provide direct management to in-house editorial staff and give editorial direction and assignments to team of writers, photographers and copyeditors
• Analyze stats using Google Analytics and social-referral numbers to determine which content is performing best and has best ROI
• Provide leadership and active engagement with other teams involved on partner projects, such as Product, SEO and Business Development to execute business goals

• Create and manage production schedules for partner projects and ensure editorial team is aligned with highest priorities

• Assist in recruitment and management of subject matter experts to help ensure and maintain high-quality content creation 

• Work closely with Demand Media Studios editorial, titling and product teams to set standards for new projects, source writers and editors, find and add titles and perform other functions to ensure successful creation of high-quality content
• Ensure overall content quality is maintained via regular quality audits and ongoing collaboration with Demand Media Studios editors and a network of freelancers

• Perform other editorial tasks and projects as necessary when required to support business objectives
 

REQUIREMENTS
 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Journalism, English, communications or related field preferred

• Proven team player with strong interpersonal skills

• 5-8 years of experience in an editorial environment, with strong writing and editing background; at least two years of experience in direct people management
• Experience working with freelance writers, making assignments and providing feedback

• Ability to simultaneously balance multiple projects with competing priorities while working in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong organizational and analytical skills and ability to work independently

• Understanding of online publishing, social media and the competitive landscape 

• Efficiency, accuracy, dependability and strong attention to detail

• Experience working with content management systems such as WordPress
• Solid Microsoft Office Skills; data management and Excel experience preferred

• Journalistic curiosity and energy to discover new topics; creative problem solving skills

• Familiarity with AP style or other publishing style guides

• Knowledge of SEO fundamentals

• Strong project management skills

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