Managing Editor

Summary

Join Helium SEO as a Managing Editor and lead our content team, overseeing client deliverables and content operations. You will mentor writers and contractors, manage client communication, and develop content strategies. This role requires strong editorial expertise, SEO knowledge, and leadership skills. The position offers a hybrid or remote work option depending on location. You will champion the use of AI tools in content creation and ensure the team meets high editorial standards. Helium offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional editing experience, with at least 2 years in a management role
• Demonstrated expertise in SEO content strategy and implementation
• Exceptional editing skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong leadership abilities with experience managing creative teams
• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with content management systems and SEO tools
• Enthusiasm for the integration of AI in content creation processes
• Needs to excel at operations and creating new systems and processes

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of writers, contractors, and assistant editors while establishing editorial standards and processes
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex client content issues and manage communication with upset clients
• Conduct content interviews and discovery sessions with new and existing clients
• Oversee the development and execution of content strategies across all accounts
• Review and approve high-priority or complex content deliverables
• Champion the integration of Noble Content Lab and other AI tools in the content creation process
• Direct the agency's internal content marketing strategy and content initiatives
• Establish and monitor project timelines, implement tracking systems, and ensure efficient resource allocation
• Stay current with evolving SEO best practices and serve as the ultimate authority on content-related SEO questions
• Collaborate with SEO specialists to align content with technical requirements
• Evaluate content performance metrics and implement improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an agency environment working with multiple clients
• Background in digital marketing, specifically content marketing
• Knowledge of technical SEO principles and their application to content
• Familiarity with AI content tools
• Experience developing and implementing editorial guidelines
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Effective communicator who can adapt to various audiences
• Collaborative leader who empowers team members
• Detail-oriented while maintaining big-picture perspective

Benefits

• Compensation includes a competitive base salary
• Helium offers medical and dental coverage and currently covers up to 90% of medical premiums for employees
• We offer a retirement account
• $100,000 in life insurance for every employee
• Unlimited PTO after 90 days
• Paternity leave
• All the Helium swag you could ever need
• This position is hybrid (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the office) for candidates within a one-hour commute to the zip code 45249
• For those with a commute between 60-90 minutes, one day per week in the office is required
• Candidates living beyond these distances may work fully remote