Managing Editor at Bored Panda

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About the job

Posted on

Apr 22, 2024

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May 22, 2024EXPIRED

Job type

Full-Time

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Location

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Job Description

This job posting has expired and no longer accepting applications.

We are one of the leading tech-driven media and entertainment companies, producing uplifting content in 17 languages for people of all ages. Known for award-winning art and pop culture magazine boredpanda.com and TOP DIY channel Crafty Panda, we fight the world's boredom at an unprecedented speed: 160 million site views per month and 62 billion video views per year. Our team comprises over 600 creative individuals from 42 different countries and 4 offices in Vilnius, Lithuania.

We are excited to announce that we are currently looking for a Managing Editor to join our News department. Prepare to work for a leading publisher of uplifting stories that cure boredom worldwide!
 

What You Will Do:

  • Work with a team of in-house and remote content creators and journalists;
  • Compete against the world’s top publishers to be the first to cover breaking news;
  • Review all content to ensure it meets high standards of quality and engagement;
  • Optimize content strategy according to data to maximize views per article;
  • Research various topics to identify trends, emerging issues, and unique angles for articles; determine which topics should be covered;
  • Create and generate fresh, engaging, and attention-grabbing article ideas. This includes creating compelling headlines and angles.

 

What We Expect:

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or another related field;
  • Native-level English skills;
  • Strong writing and editing skills: excellent writing and editing skills to craft high-quality articles and ensure they are free of grammatical errors, typos, and inconsistencies;
  • Newsroom experience as editor, copy editor, reporter, managing editor or similar roles;
  • Experience in finding and breaking exclusive stories would be an advantage;
  • Current affairs knowledge: staying up-to-date with world events, entertainment news, and relevant trends. The candidate must deeply understand current affairs to identify relevant topics for articles;
  • Time management skills: given the fast-paced nature of news and online content, the editor should be able to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks;
  • Capability to work from 15:00 to 00:00, aligned with the Lithuanian time zone. 

 

What We Offer:

  • We'll foster your growth: get encouraged to train your extra skills, talents or passion and apply them at work;
  • We'll celebrate your success: referred friends and more;
  • We'll give you memories: team buildings, and other events.

 

If you meet these requirements, we are waiting for your application!

Selected candidates will be required to complete a test task.

 

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