Executive Editor - Premium Initiatives Job at Screen Rant in Los Angeles

Overview

ScreenRant is the #1 entertainment website and publishes up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music and other forms of entertainment. As a worldwide leader, ScreenRant operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced and passionate contributors who can create original high-quality content in a timely manner. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Editor - Premium Initiatives to lead the creation and execution of ambitious editorial projects across our digital platforms. This role is dedicated to building distinctive, high-impact content that elevates our brand, attracts new audiences and unlocks sponsorship opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Original & Premium Content: Own and execute on original and premium content across all of ScreenRant’s entertainment verticals that respects traffic goals and engagement KPIs
• Original Series Development: Oversee concept-to-delivery of digital and audio-visual projects across new and existing franchises including Challenge My Goat, Coffee Chats, and Debunking AI
• Editorial Features: Commission, edit and guide premium stories such as cover features, profiles, analytical deep-dives into evergreen topics, and longform narratives
• Interviews & Reviews: Lead production of interviews and high-quality reviews across entertainment and business-entertainment verticals. Mix junkets, exclusives, screenings and Q&A formats
• Talent Strategy: Identify and engage top-tier talent both internally (domain experts, senior voices) and externally, ensuring content is authoritative, credible and engaging
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the true original content lead, working closely with marketing, video, events and other editorial teams to ensure integrated execution
• Budget Management: Oversee PPP (per-piece/project) rates for external contributors, maintaining quality while optimizing resources
• Monetization & Sponsorship: Partner with commercial teams to shape premium content into sponsorship-ready packages, ensuring initiatives have clear business potential

Experience and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in editorial leadership across digital media, publishing, or broadcast, with a track record of building premium content franchises
• Strong editorial instincts across multiple formats (longform, podcasts, video, live events)
• Proven ability to balance creative vision with business objectives
• Experience commissioning, editing, and producing high-quality stories with cultural impact
• Excellent network of contributors, talent, and industry experts
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, able to work across teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Deep understanding of audience engagement strategies and evolving media consumption trends

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Internet Publishing

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please upload your CV and any required documentation in the relevant fields. A writing evaluation may be part of the application process.