Managing Editor, Digital Project Manager

Summary

Join Black & White Zebra as our Managing Editor to lead the organic content program for The Digital Project Manager, our flagship publication. In this strategic role, you will own the content roadmap, shape our editorial methodology, and ensure all published content is useful, credible, and performance-driven. You will lead a team of editors and contributors, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and improve content engagement metrics by exploring various formats like videos and interactive content. You'll also be responsible for shaping our editorial voice and improving content quality and innovation. Success will be measured by content output, quality, performance impact, systemic improvements, and team development. This is a remote role with an annual salary range of $140,000 to $180,000 CAD, plus a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years in organic content strategy, editorial leadership, or content marketing
• A strong background in project management or digital delivery, with firsthand experience using tools like Asana, Jira, Wrike, Trello, ClickUp, and managing real projects across cross-functional teams
• A proven track record of managing teams and publishing high-impact content at scale, with strong editorial judgment and a clear user-first mindset
• Deep knowledge of SEO, content UX, and content operations—and how to align them to business goals
• Experience with AI-assisted content production, including prompt writing, tuning, and optimizing workflows for quality and efficiency
• Familiarity with frameworks like Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall—and how they play out in real-world agency, studio, or tech environments
• Strong research and interviewing skills, with an ability to translate complexity into clarity
• Proficiency with content and analytics tools like GA4, Ahrefs, Airtable, and WordPress
• Excellent cross-functional communication and project management skills
• A deep curiosity about what’s next in project management—from new tools to new ways of working—and a passion for helping others adapt and thrive

Responsibilities

• Lead content strategy and roadmap: Lead the content roadmap, prioritizing what we create, update, and optimize based on performance data, business goals, and audience needs. Own and evolve our editorial methodology to ensure every piece aligns with our mission to help readers future-proof their organizations. Track and analyze performance data to inform strategic decisions
• Elevate content quality and innovation: Oversee site-wide content quality and clarity. Write and contribute first-person content on high-priority topics . Test and scale new content formats that add unique value and improve engagement. Surface emerging reader needs by talking to users, testing tools, and spotting opportunities before they appear in SEO data—with a special focus on AI topics
• Build and scale content systems: Collaborate with SEO, Content Ops, and Media teams to refine and scale workflows and systems that improve content efficiency and consistency. Contribute to scalable processes that enhance quality and enable faster publishing without sacrificing editorial standards
• Grow a high-performing content team: Manage and mentor a team of editors and contributors, providing structured feedback, editorial development, and career support. Coach internal experts and editors to participate in earned media and thought leadership efforts, in partnership with the Digital PR Lead

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing expert commentary or appearing in thought leadership content
• Familiarity with PR/media collaboration and working alongside outreach or communications teams
• Background in content UX, accessibility, or conversion-oriented design for content

Benefits

• $140,000 - $180,000 a year
• Discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Remote work