Job description
Managing Editor
Helium SEO is seeking a Managing Editor with strategic vision, editorial expertise, and leadership skills to oversee our content team and client deliverables. As a key member of a national, award-winning marketing agency, the ideal candidate will lead content operations while managing a team of writers, contractors, and an assistant editor to deliver exceptional SEO-optimized content for our clients.
You are a good fit if you have strong editorial experience, thrive in client-facing roles, and are enthusiastic about integrating AI tools like Noble Content Lab into content creation processes. This position can be in-office or remote, depending on location.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of writers, contractors, and assistant editors while establishing editorial standards and processes
- Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex client content issues and manage communication with upset clients
- Conduct content interviews and discovery sessions with new and existing clients
- Oversee the development and execution of content strategies across all accounts
- Review and approve high-priority or complex content deliverables
- 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
Required Skills
- 5+ years of professional editing experience, with at least 2 years in a management role
- Experience writing for the Home Service industry is a huge plus
- Demonstrated expertise in SEO content strategy and implementation
- Exceptional editing skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong leadership abilities with experience managing creative teams
- Excellent client communication and relationship management skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with content management systems and SEO tools
- Enthusiasm for the integration of AI in content creation processes
- Needs to excel at operations and creating new systems and processes
Preferred Background
- Experience in an agency environment working with multiple clients
- Background in digital marketing, specifically content marketing
- Knowledge of technical SEO principles and their application to content
- Familiarity with AI content tools
- Experience developing and implementing editorial guidelines
- Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities
- Effective communicator who can adapt to various audiences
- Collaborative leader who empowers team members
- Detail-oriented while maintaining big-picture perspective
Expectations
As one of the nation’s fastest-growing SEO agencies, Helium continues to be recognized for its excellence of service. We strive to help every employee realize their professional potential. We believe in long-term careers that evolve so they continue to challenge and fulfill.
For you to be the next Heliumite, you MUST exemplify our Core Values: Extraordinary Service, Responsive Communication, If it is to be then it is up to me, Problem Solver, Proactive, Under promise yet Overdeliver, and Achieve the North Star.
We believe culture is the most important thing we must get right at this early stage in our journey. If we get the right people working together in productive ways, we can do anything. In this role, you will spend most of your day leading content strategy, managing team members, and communicating with clients. You will create and uphold editorial excellence for your clients, and when there are issues, you will deal with them tactfully and professionally. You will own content quality and team performance completely.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation includes a competitive base salary
- Helium offers medical and dental coverage and currently covers up to 90% of medical premiums for employees. We offer a retirement account, $100,000 in life insurance for every employee, unlimited PTO after 90 days, paternity leave, and all the Helium swag you could ever need. In addition, Helium is known for its fun and collaborative work environment; even the household dog is invited!
- This position is hybrid (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the office) for candidates within a one-hour commute to the zip code 45249. For those with a commute between 60-90 minutes, one day per week in the office is required. Candidates living beyond these distances may work fully remote
Come join a dedicated but fun-loving team and help us improve the content quality and SEO effectiveness for our clients one piece at a time!
