About the Managing Editor at Headspace:
As a crucial part of our mission, we’re looking for an accomplished and truly collaborative Managing Editor to join our team. The Managing Editor will report into the VP Content, and partner with the Product & Content teams to physically plan and produce our expanded content portfolio for subscribers, and own the ways we will scale the production of Content to meet the needs of the business.
You will efficiently manage and run the team’s editorial creation of text, design, audio, photography & video. You should come with experience of working in a fast-paced creative environment, planning programming, shepherding content from idea to execution and testing and optimizing for all channels, especially social. You are already an exceptional editor, producer or creative manager experienced in producing written and audio visual types of content and well-versed in multiple kinds of production processes and methods.
You take pride in being able to juggle multiple projects, getting into the weeds to problem solve, and never miss a deadline. You think 10 steps ahead and can anticipate most situations with a level head and carefully considered solutions. You have a curious mind and are enthusiastic about learning and development.
How your skills and passion will come to life at Headspace:
- A confident leader with the ability to build trust and adapt to different situations
- A self starter who can build scalable processes
- An encouraging leader with the skills to get the best out of content creators
- Experienced in producing work with multiple stakeholders
- Knowledgeable and curious about changing trends in culture, technology and marketing and how they may impact Headspace and the broader mindfulness, health and wellness categories
- Collaborative with the content, product, marketing teams and beyond.
- Excited to learn and grow!
What you’ve accomplished:
- 6+ years of editorial or production experience across fields such as Journalism, Podcasting, Entertainment, or Advertising
- Proven excellence in collaboration, leadership and mentorship.
- Solid craft skills and track record for innovation in all core areas: production processes, excellent communication skills, complemented by diplomacy, empathy and patience, along with the ability to build rapport and deliver on a creative vision.
- The ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines. Excellent sense of humor helps here, too.
- Knowledge of the law, ethics and industry regulations around publishing and understand when it is necessary, and how to acquire, the relevant clearances and licences, including copyright and music clearances.
- Ability to organize and produce a large scale production from start to finish.
- Experienced in working with production crews, talent and creatives.
- A keen eye for detail and standards to work to established Brand guidelines
- Tireless work ethic - you are willing to do whatever it takes to make sure things run smoothly
- Superhuman organizational skills — no crack is too small and nothing slips through!
How to get started: If you’re excited by the idea of seeing yourself in this role at Headspace, please apply with your CV and a cover letter that best expresses your interest and unique qualifications.