Sr. Content Manager - eHow Tech

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Senior Content Manager – eHow Tech
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The eHow editorial team is looking for a senior content manager for eHow Tech. In this role,  you’ll help millions of visitors  meet the day-to-day challenges of daily life as they relate to consumer electronics, computers, photography, and other aspects of technology that permeate people’s lives.
You should be passionate about tech, understand the world of how-to, and be eager to work in a supportive, collaborative, and fast-paced interactive environment. This position reports to the eHow Tech Editorial Director.
Responsibilities:
Help define and execute the overall content experience for eHow’s Tech channel.
Recruit, manage, and give direction to freelance writers and editors.
Work closely with other teams and organizations, such as Demand Media Studio editors and product teams, on all aspects of content management and creation.
Manage development of original, high quality content for eHow, taking responsibility for the quality of content that you manage – principally the Tech channel, although you will lead development in other content areas as well.
Help build the editorial calendar and use it to editorially program site pages.
Help publish newsletters and other forms of direct reader engagement.
Collaborate with the social team to promote content though social channels such as Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. Contribute to social media to build and nurture an audience.
Track and understand content performance based on traffic and revenue.
Help implement SEO best practices to improve the discoverability and value of online content. 
Perform other editorial tasks and projects as necessary when required to support business objectives.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, English, or communications.
Four years of journalism experience with a strong writing and editing background.
Experience working with freelance writers, making assignments, and providing feedback. 
Genuinely love making content that helps people manage their real lives: Have the curiosity and energy to discover new and exciting topics across the range of everyday experiences.
Understanding of and familiarity with social media, especially Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.
Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Efficiency, accuracy, strong organizational skills, dependability and a keen eye for detail.
Familiarity with AP style or an alternative editorial style manual.
Preferred: Some experience with content management systems, online publishing tools, and basic SEO concepts.

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