Managing Editor

Cincinnati, OH (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and scale the content program across multiple clients, shaping editorial standards, AI-enabled workflows, and client-facing discovery to drive high-quality, on-brand content at scale.

  • Lead and mentor the content team, setting editorial processes and ensuring on-time delivery.
  • Own content strategy and SEO-aligned execution across accounts, including AI-assisted workflows.
  • Manage client discovery, escalate complex issues, and maintain strong relationships while guiding content direction.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the content team's schedule - assign work, balance bandwidth across accounts, and ensure all deliverables are tracked and delivered on time
  • Lead and mentor a team of writers, contractors, and assistant editors while establishing editorial standards and processes
  • Write and review high-priority or complex content deliverables, setting the quality bar through your own work
  • Conduct content interviews and discovery sessions with new and existing clients to capture brand voice, goals, and content direction
  • Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex client content issues and manage communication with clients professionally and promptly
  • Oversee the development and execution of content strategies across all accounts
  • Champion the integration of Noble Content Lab and other AI tools in the content creation process
  • Direct the agency's internal content marketing strategy and content initiatives
  • Establish and monitor project timelines, implement tracking systems, and ensure efficient resource allocation
  • Stay current with evolving SEO best practices and serve as the ultimate authority on content-related SEO questions
  • Collaborate with SEO specialists to align content with technical requirements
  • Evaluate content performance metrics and implement improvements

Requirements

  • 4+ years of professional editing experience, with at least 2 years in a management role
  • Experience in an agency environment working with multiple clients
  • Background in digital marketing, specifically content marketing
  • Demonstrated expertise in SEO content strategy and implementation
  • Enthusiasm for the integration of AI in content creation processes
  • Proven ability to write and edit high-quality content - you lead by example, not just by oversight
  • Experience leading client-facing discovery interviews and managing client relationships through escalations
  • Strong leadership abilities with experience managing and developing creative teams
  • Excellent client communication and relationship management skills
  • Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage, with up to 90% of medical premiums covered for employees
  • Retirement account
  • $100,000 in life insurance for every employee
  • Unlimited PTO after 90 days
  • Paternity leave
  • All the Helium swag you could ever need
  • Fun and collaborative work environment, where even the household dog is invited
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Helium SEO

4.7 Glassdoor

Helium SEO is a completely unique digital marketing company that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to build highly efficient systems for SEO and SEM that far outperform traditional agencies. Our team has been doing digital marketing for over 10 years, and everyday we strive to drive better ROI for our clients. We believe the modern digital marketing campaign must be invented by marketers and built by engineers in order to effectively leverage modern technology to bring in clients.Our Core Values: Extraordinary Service, Responsive Communication, If it is to be then it is up to me, Problem Solver, Proactive, Underpromise yet Overdeliver, and Achieve the North Starwww.helium-seo.com513-563-3065sales@helium-seo.comHonors and Awards:Inc 5000 list of fastest growing companies in AmericaCincinnati Spark AwardRising Tech Star- Paul Demott, CTOForty Under 40- Timothy Warren, CEOCincinnati Coolest CompaniesBlue Ash Business Award- AspireInnovation & Technology Award- Outstanding Marketing Innovation

Founded in 2017
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
45 employees (13 in marketing)
96% recommend to a friend
80% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$96.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31.1%
Direct
46.7%
Referral
11.5%
Social
6.9%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~45

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
12 (27% of company)