Regional Editor - Secret Chicago

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
90K-98K Annually
Mid level
Marketing Tech • News + Entertainment • Software
The Role
Lead and grow a regional editorial team for Central US and Canada: manage writers, video and social creatives; maintain editorial standards and brand voice; collaborate with cross-functional teams; use internal KPIs to drive strategy; represent the brand at press events; run hiring and coordinate legal/contracts as needed.
Summary Generated by Built In

Hey there!
We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment.

Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.
Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences. 

Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right? 

To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment!
Ready to be part of the experience? 

Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission.

Meet the Team

Secret Media Network is a digital media group focused on recommending perfect plans, discovering great places, sharing things to do and relevant breaking news in different cities around the world. Our family is composed of Secret London, Secret Chicago, Secret LA, Secret NYC, Secret Atlanta, Secret Miami, Secret Toronto, Lisboa Secreta, Paris Secret, Madrid Secreto, Barcelona Secreta, and more!
 

The role

Reporting directly to our Editorial Executive of the region, your tasks will include:

  • Managing a growing team of enthusiastic writers, video producers, and social media creatives
  • 1-on-1 management, ensuring workflows are clear, and providing individual feedback
  • Develop and maintain high editorial standards, adhering to the brands identity and tone of voice
  • Maximize exposure for each city presence in the Central US and Canada markets through media strategies and event coverage. This will include working with our social media, editorial, video, PR, creative, legal, and marketing teams on select occasions.
  • Lead and guide the team to grow, inspire, and reach new audiences
  • Liaise with regional Managing Editors and the Executive Editor of North America to share weekly feedback, best practices, and set strategies for cities you manage.
  • Collate and interpret data for cities in your region based on SMNs internal KPIs, and use these findings to inform future strategy.
  • Identify editorial partnership opportunities to bring SMN content to an ever-wider, diverse audience.
  • Representing Secret Media Network at key press events and media gatherings.
  • Work with our legal team to coordinate contracts, and Terms & Conditions as needed.
  • Leading the hiring process for new writers, video producers, and social media creatives in the Central US and Canada region.

 

Who You Are

  • 3+ years experience working for a newsroom, content agency, creative agency, or digital media property.
  • You have a proficient level of English. A second language is a plus for us, but not necessary.
  • You have a deep passion for journalism, social media, and digital marketing.
  • You can demonstrate your ability to adapt to the ever-changing and fast-moving world of a digital startup business.
  • You have a strong attention to detail, are a critical-thinker and a problem-solver.
  • Youre a leader whos comfortable managing a team, and supporting them to help achieve their goals.
  • Hands-on knowledge and understanding of the current social media landscape.
  • An avid consumer of platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Twitteror whatevers next!
  • You have a strong understanding of digital media trends, with a good feel for what makes content popular online. You regularly stay up-to-date with digital technology trends and emerging patterns in media.
  • Youre comfortable identifying and tracking relevant community KPIs, and drawing conclusions from data.
  • Familiarity with Wordpress & Canva are a plus.

 

Why You'll Love it Here

  • Attractive compensation package consisting of base salary (between $90,000 and $98,000) and the potential to earn bonus
  • Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader, and help shape the media landscape in the U.S.
  • 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
  • Work from home one day per week (Wednesday or Friday)
  • Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth
  • Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Gympass membership
  • 401K enrollment

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Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!

If you want to learn more about us: Fever's Blog | Tech.Eu |TechCrunch

Fever is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workspace where everyone's background and ideas count. Our main goal is to find the best possible talent regardless of place of birth, racial or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age or caring responsibilities. We encourage everyone to apply!

If you require any kind of accommodation during the selection process please contact our Talent team so we can help you by providing a welcoming and seamless journey.

If you want to know more about how Fever processes your personal data, click here Fever - Candidate Privacy Notice

Skills Required

  • 3+ years experience working for a newsroom, content agency, creative agency, or digital media property.
  • Proficient level of English.
  • Experience managing and mentoring editorial, video, and social teams (1-on-1s, workflows, feedback).
  • Strong editorial judgement and ability to maintain brand identity, tone of voice, and high editorial standards.
  • Hands-on knowledge of the current social media landscape and content strategy (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).
  • Ability to collate, interpret, and act on internal KPIs and data to inform editorial strategy.
  • Experience liaising with cross-functional teams including social, editorial, video, PR, creative, legal, and marketing.
  • Experience representing a media brand at press events and media gatherings.
  • Experience leading hiring processes for writers, video producers, and social media creatives.
  • Strong attention to detail, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills; adaptability to a fast-moving startup environment.
  • Second language.
  • Familiarity with WordPress.
  • Familiarity with Canva.
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