Editor, Experts – $80,000—$85,000/Year

Backstage is seeking an Editor (Experts) to build and maintain a stable of top-tier entertainment industry professionals to develop content that increases brand authority through advice and insights. You will be joining our creative and fast-paced editorial team of 11, which includes writers, editors, content strategists, operations specialists, an art director, and a design director who work together to deliver impactful and informative content to our audience. We are a passionate group with a keen interest in television, film, and the performing arts, and our mission is to support our community of actors, performers, and creatives looking to manage and grow their careers. We believe in a work environment that is inclusive, transparent, and motivating. We enjoy a casual approach while taking the work seriously. We strive to be nimble and curious, to try new ideas, and test different approaches to create a path to success.  

As our Editor specializing in Experts, you will coordinate the day-to-day management of our platform’s industry experts and be responsible for delivering against content calendars tailored to deepen our brand reach and drive conversions. You will own the editing and publishing of this content while also serving as a resource for magazine and social content creation.  

The Editor (Experts) will report to Backstage’s Editor-In Chief. 

 

What You’ll Do: 

• Manage the creation of timely, effective and accurate content for an audience that includes actors, creators and crew  
• Recruit and manage a roster of top-tier industry professionals to serve as writers and/or quoted experts in Backstage’s content offerings across all of our platforms including Backstage Magazine 
• Cultivate a highly organized workflow that includes buy-in from various stakeholders, pinpointing ideal expert sources, meeting tight deadlines, and keeping all project information cataloged 
• Manage editorial workflow from start to finish, including communication of daily content assignments to our Expert writers, writing assignment letters, editing content for readability, tone, substance and SEO viability, and publishing content onsite 
• Work with EIC, Growth Lead, and our social team to identify topics and build an editorial calendar 
• Develop content that’s performative across search and social 
• Track and report on content performance with a focus on traffic and conversions 
• Coach and mentor writers to ensure the highest quality of content 

What we’re looking for from you: 

• 5-8 years experience in digital content creation for a B2C platform, with a proven track record of growing traffic and social audiences through content development 
• Strong background in writing and editing; strong preference for knowledge and passion for performing arts, production, and/or relevant creative industries 
• Demonstrated ability to craft effective headlines, select compelling images, with proficiency in publishing articles via CMS platforms, including adding relevant links and multimedia content
• Deep understanding of SEO best practices, including proper formatting and keyword usage, and targeted Title Tags, URLs, and Meta descriptions 
• Demonstrated experience working with freelance writers at every stage of the process, from pitching and honing ideas to line editing
• Proficiency with traffic monitoring systems such as Google Analytics 4 and Parse.ly, and the ability to use data in content planning  
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with ability to meet tight deadlines
• An impressive handle on the written word and airtight editorial judgment  
• Exceptional people skills; able to identify potential freelancers, wrangle writers, and ensure all deadlines are met
• Established network of reliable industry contacts to deliver access stories
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate as a cross-functional team member