Background:
Relocation.com has become the Internet’s leading consumer resource to help the 20M families that move in the United States each year. Over the past 10 years, through recognized consumer sites such as www.vanlines.com, www.nationalmortgage.com and www.relocation.com, Relocation.com has created a dynamic marketplace that provides our advertisers with a real time opportunity to connect with consumers in the areas in need of their services. Today as the largest source for quality consumer leads on the Internet in the relocation category, Relocation.com is poised for continued rapid growth and success as it expands its’ service offering across new relocation related categories. The company is headquartered in the financial district of New York City.
Candidate Description:
Relocation.com is looking for a Managing Editor to join our team and spearhead our content development efforts. This is a key management position in which your creativity and initiative can shape a number of key strategic initiatives for our market leading marketplace.
The Managing Editor is responsible for the management and showcasing of compelling content on our multiple vertical ‘channels.’ These channels include moving, relocation, insurance, home improvement, real estate, mortgage and more. This role will manage the voice and tone of our sites and contributing to content development as well as overseeing the editorial staff and general creative oversight. The Managing Editor would also be responsible for selecting the creative assets that comprise our channel offerings as well as cultivating and managing a growing network of freelance writers and designers.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day operations of all content and images across all websites, distribution partners, blogs, email communication and marketing efforts
• Build out network of subject matter “experts” to produce original, fresh and informative content according to content calendar
• Conceptualize and launch new content features that encourage consumer engagement with our websites and incorporate current web 2.0 features and functionality, such as interactivity and ratings and reviews.
• Manage the planning, development, quality standards, and creation of new and existing content
• Work closely with product team to roll out content management solutions
• Provide strategic input on content development and programming opportunities, including 3rd party acquisition or licensing of content as needed
• Work with all divisions and help upgrade site. Know how all the pieces fit together.
• Keep pulse of needs of our target audiences to ensure a best of breed offering in terms of content quality, user experience and engagement
• Track usage and conduct trend analysis and surveys in order to guide content and programming offerings.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5+ years of editorial experience - online, magazine preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in managing editorial teams and collaborating with Product Management and Marketing groups to launch new features and functionality.
• Experience at high-traffic, consumer facing media companies
• Proven ability and flexibility to operate in a market that is changing constantly and rapidly
• Thorough understanding of current consumer tastes and available online content functionality.
• An understanding of search engines and how content can be incorporated into websites to benefit search engine placement
• Exceptional and proven people management skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and projects and work with a high level of autonomy.
• Good sense of humor, positive attitude, and proven track record of success and high achievement.
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