Our Mission

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Day to Day

The social contract between workers and employers has been tested for some time, the pandemic threw gasoline on the fire, and now everyone is seeking to understand the future of work. The hard work is in front of us: how do we make the world of work better? How do we help people navigate their job search with clarity and confidence?

Indeed is seeking a seasoned, entrepreneurial Managing Editor with newsroom and brand journalism experience to shape the future of editorial content for job seekers across the globe. In an era when AI is revolutionizing the flow of information, human voices are more crucial than ever. The Managing Editor will shape the future of Indeed’s largest content product, Career Guide , with millions of unique visitors every month. This role will grow the Career Guide Editorial team, hiring editors with defined beats based on audience wants and needs. They will raise the content quality bar, giving job seekers a reason to stay engaged.

Responsibilities

Oversee and evolve the content strategy for Indeed’s global content product, Career Guide

Partner with SEO, PR and Lifecycle teams to grow traffic and engagement across 21 markets

Manage a test-and-learn editorial strategy in the U.S. that engages active and inactive Indeed users

Spearhead production of expert-written, data-driven editorial content rooted in audience data

Grow and manage a team of news editors, SEO content marketers and freelance writers with deep subject matter expertise

Quantify the value of job seeker content with metrics that matter to the business

Balance business goals and brand reputation with a ruthless pursuit of truth for the job seeker

Skills/Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field

5+ years of experience working for a news publication as an editor

3+ years of experience working in an editorial or content marketing function for a brand

Proven writing and editing background with a demonstrated track record of attention-grabbing, well-substantiated reporting (must deliver a portfolio of clips)

Innate sense of brand voice and tone, naturally infusing messaging and avoiding brand reputation risk while speaking the language of a clearly defined target audience

Combines flawless news judgement with an audience-centric and data-based approach to content

Thrives when given the opportunity to try new things, not afraid to push the boundaries of traditional journalism to better meet people where they are

Visionary leader who leads by example, setting a high quality bar for self and others built on journalism best practices

Experience partnering with Product and Marketing teams to integrate content into products, PR and lifecycle communications

Salary Range Transparency

US Remote 104,000 - 151,000 USD per year

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Benefits - Health, Work/Life Harmony, Wellbeing

We care about what you care about. We have a multitude of benefits to support Indeedians, as well as their pets, kids, and partners including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Indeedians are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, as well as an equity-based incentive program. Indeedians will also receive open paid time off, 12 paid holidays a year and up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave. For more information, select your country and learn more about our employee benefits, program, perks at https://www.indeed.com/careers/benefits!

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