Robert Half is partnering with a leading global entertainment and media company to recruit a Digital Content Editor to oversee editorial operations for a new consumer-facing digital platform. This site will highlight news, features, and guides to help audiences discover what to watch, supported by engaging multimedia content and global publishing initiatives.
Duration: 6-month contract
Location: New York, NY (onsite 4 days per week, WFH Fridays)
Pay: $47–50/hr
Hours: 40 hours/week
Role Overview
The Digital Content Editor will own the editorial calendar, lead content planning, and ensure timely publishing across multiple markets and languages. This role requires collaboration with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality, engaging, and data-driven content aligned with marketing and brand objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the editorial calendar, coordinating global coverage and campaign priorities.
- Collaborate with content strategists, copywriters, designers, and external agencies to produce articles, guides, and features.
- Partner with PR and Communications teams to publish real-time updates and special event coverage.
- Oversee editorial QA processes to uphold brand, tone, and visual standards.
- Manage workflows for article syndication, editing, and stakeholder feedback.
- Work with SEO specialists to implement keyword strategies and optimize editorial content.
- Support editorial graphics and UX in partnership with design teams.
- Lead proofreading, editing distribution, and publishing across multiple contributors.
- Provide strategic insights and reporting on content performance and engagement.
Qualifications
- 5–7 years of editorial management experience for global web or digital media platforms.
- Strong background in digital publishing, editorial planning, and content operations.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with expert attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with marketing, creative, and cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with enterprise SEO tools and multilingual publishing standards.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects across multiple markets and stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments.
- Experience with creative asset management systems and editorial workflows.
- Passion for the entertainment industry and digital media.
Preferred Skills
- Experience managing teams of writers and freelancers.
- Strong presentation and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
- Knowledge of global publishing style guides and content localization.
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