Overview Collider is the #1 entertainment website for up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music, and more. As a worldwide leader in entertainment coverage, Collider operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced, passionate contributors who can produce original, high-quality content in a timely manner.
We’re currently seeking an experienced and strategic Deputy Editor to help lead our music vertical. This is a rare opportunity to shape the voice and direction of Collider’s growing music coverage, mentor a talented team of contributors, and drive editorial strategy grounded in data, creativity, and cultural insight. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic through smart, audience-first content planning. If you’re a passionate editor with a sharp eye for trends and a deep love of music across genres, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities Participate in both team and site leadership
Liaise with in-house Valnet resource team regarding team progress, challenges, needs
Attend daily editorial pitch meetings whenever possible to provide pitch feedback and maintain editorial vision
Lead weekly staff meetings to communicate progress on traffic goals, announce site-wide initiatives and updates, and offer team support
Lead weekly model meetings with Valnet supervisors to communicate staff bandwidth, and track progress on traffic goals and output initiatives
Create and implement a plan for sustained growth
Audit the site to determine what is being done well, and identify areas that need change or improvements
Propose and implement effective solutions for achieving the ambitious output/sessions targets
Content planning
Research and identify topics and content types that will drive traffic using Google Analytics and other available data sources; find ways to greatly expand our current coverage
Source stories and angles for the writers/editors
Maintain and optimize a robust catalog of music articles
Team management, development, and personnel growth support
Building and leading a team of new writers
Liaise with HR and participate in talent acquisition efforts
Source and identify potential editor candidates
Lead editor interviews
Approve writer application samples
Coordinate with the training team to maintain up-to-date training systems and assist with Lead Editor training and onboarding
Oversee and manage writers and editors on the vertical
Ensure team is maintaining output targets and quality expectations; hold team accountable for missed opportunities
Manage the internal development of both writers and editors
Build an effective team of quality editors with technical skills and industry knowledge
Provide feedback and ensure editors adhere to Collider's publication standards, and are contributing/editing the necessary amounts
Make the Collider team a positive, engaging space for music enthusiasts who want to contribute actively and grow with the team
Perks Competitive compensation.
Consistent and timely payments.
Flexible schedule.
Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
Exposure to Collider’s large and passionate audience, which reaches 30M visitors per month, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.
Experience and Skills Relevant experience in senior editing roles (managing editor, deputy editor, editor-in-chief) of a digital publication specializing in music content
Ability to write
Passion and background in all things music
Image editing
SEO
Analytics (GA)
Freelance writer management
Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic
How to Apply If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:
Your CV
A cover letter
A sample article similar in nature to the content published on Collider.
Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.
Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.
Collider is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.
Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.
Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.
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In Summary: The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic through smart, audience-first content planning . If you’re a passionate editor with a sharp eye for trends and a deep love of music across genres, we’d love to hear from you .
En Español: Como líder mundial en cobertura de entretenimiento, Collider opera a un ritmo rápido y siempre está buscando colaboradores experimentados y apasionados que puedan producir contenido original y de alta calidad de manera oportuna. Actualmente estamos buscando un redactor adjunto con experiencia y estratégico para ayudar a liderar nuestra vertical musical. Esta es una oportunidad rara de dar forma a la voz y dirección de la cobertura musical de Colider, asesorar a un creciente equipo talentoso de contribuyentes y impulsar una estrategia editorial basada en datos, creatividad e información cultural. Si usted es un editor apasionado con un ojo agudo para las tendencias y un profundo amor por la música a través de los géneros, nos encantaría escucharlo. Responsabilidades Participar en el liderazgo del equipo y del sitio Enlace con el equipo interno de recursos Valnet sobre el progreso del equipo, desafíos, necesidades Asistir a reuniones editoriales diarias siempre que sea posible para proporcionar retroalimentación al pitch y mantener una visión editorial Liderar reuniones semanales del personal para comunicar avances en objetivos de tráfico, anunciar iniciativas y actualizaciones en todo el sitio, y ofrecer apoyo al equipo Reunión semanal de modelos con supervisores de Valnet Para comunicarse ancho de banda de tráfico del staff, y rastrear metas y iniciativas de salida Crear e implementar un plan de auditoría sostenida El sitio para determinar lo que está bien hecho y aumentar oportunidades de cambio o mejora Cuando sea posible Proporcionar y aplicar soluciones eficaces para alcanzar los niveles de crecimiento potenciales Los directores/directores ejecutivos Equipo de trabajo y proveedores de datos y identificar formas efectivas para mejorar la calidad del contenido y el desarrollo de sus historiadores / redactores y otros equipos de trabajo.