Managing Editor, Spoon University – Her Campus Media

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*This role can be held remotely.*

We are looking for an editor with a passion for food and their finger on the pulse of Gen Z to join our team full time as the site lead overseeing Spoon University, supporting national writers and parttime edit staff and working alongside the social media editor and branded content manager.

In this role as the editorial leader for Spoon University, you will oversee all SpoonUniversity.com national editorial content, manage and mentor Spoon national writers, grow traffic and engagement, execute special editorial projects, and continually innovate on and implement processes and practices to ensure smooth editorial operations. We are looking for someone with top-notch editing skills and news judgment who is adept at managing other editors, capable of taking big editorial projects and packages from ideation through execution, and is also comfortable with (and enjoys) traffic analysis and making data-driven decisions to drive growth.

This is an ideal opportunity for a creative, organized self-starter who is passionate about food and Gen Z and who is excited to sink their teeth into a big project, with the ability to influence editorial direction for a brand entering a new chapter after its recent acquisition by Her Campus Media. Most importantly, candidates must be driven by Spoon University’s mission of creating an approachable food community that helps readers build confidence in becoming a real adult, and inspiring the next generation of foodies and food journalists.

Responsibilities are as follows:

-Oversight of all national content and content operations on SpoonUniversity.com

-Management of the national writer program and part-time editorial staff

-Work closely with national writers, assigning, directing and editing stories as well as tracking progress

-Concept, oversee, and execute large-scale editorial projects and packages

-Collaborate with Community team to assist campus chapters in creating strong content at scale

-Through your work, drive traffic, engagement, and brand perception, balancing among these objectives

-Develop new sellable editorial opportunities for clients, in concert with business development and integrated marketing teams

• Bachelor’s degree (or other college degree) preferred
• 3+ years of full-time editorial/social media/video experience, preferably in Gen Z/food digital media
• Strong background in editorial, social media, and video
• Ability to work independently; you’re a scrappy self-starter who will get the job done
• Strong understanding of the Spoon University brand and program; previous involvement with Spoon preferred
• Proven record of achieving and surpassing traffic goals
• Ability and interest to work collaboratively with other departments such as sales & marketing, product & engineering, events, community, and design
• Superb writing and editing skills
• Thorough command of traffic analytics and associated tools
• Knowledge of SEO best practices
• Command of e-commerce affiliate content best practices
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Quick and efficient worker with ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to function autonomously and complete projects and tasks without close management and supervision
• Self-starter with go-getter attitude, positive and upbeat nature, and excellent work ethic who doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty and is excited about working in a start-up environment
• Passion for Spoon University, its mission, its audience of college foodies, and the job of serving as the brand’s editorial lead

Benefits & Perks

• Eligibility for performance bonuses
• Choice among six health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan with company matching
• Unlimited PTO and flexibility to work remotely
• Extremely generous company holiday policy, with 18+ paid holidays annually including 2 floating holidays
• Highly parent-friendly culture, including 12 full weeks of parental leave plus additional 4 weeks of part-time parental leave, all fully paid
• Summer Fridays
• FSA and HSA offered
• Life insurance
• Optional short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Free One Medical membership offering same-day primary care over video or in person
• Free Talkspace membership providing mental health services
• Free Health Advocate services to help navigate the healthcare system
• Dog-friendly office (if in Boston)

Interview Process & Expectations

To apply, click the “I’m interested” button to upload your resume and submit a cover letter.

Our timeline is to make a hire ASAP. You can expect approx. 4-5 rounds of interviews, including an initial phone screen and interviews with the VP, Content, edit and social team members, team members you would collaborate closely with from other departments, and co-founder & CEO/editor-in-chief. You will also be asked to complete a work product test.

Please refer to our Interview Prep Guide (hercampusmedia.com/careers/interview-prep) for a general overview of our hiring and interview process and what we look for in applications.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.