Managing Editor Job at PreciseTarget in Bethesda

About PreciseTarget PreciseTarget is an AI company based in Bethesda, Maryland. The company is led by Rob McGovern, prior founder of Careerbuilder.com, which had a successful IPO and was acquired for $440M. We have strong data science competencies and service retail and publishing customers. The RoleAs Managing Editor, you will be the first editorial hire for a new consumer reviews brand, reporting directly to the Editor-in-Chief. Youll define the editorial voice, set quality standards, and run day-to-day publishing operations while building and leading a high-performing team. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced consumer editor who thrives on deadlines and scale.What You'll Do Editorial LeadershipServe as the editorial North Star for your team the person writers look to for standards, feedback and directionDefine and document the editorial product first-person, test-driven, long-form consumer reviewsEstablish and enforce editorial standards for voice, sourcing, fact-checking, affiliate disclosure language and EEAT complianceDaily Editorial Operations Manage the teams editorial calendar, coordinating both national and market-specific content tracks, ensuring consistent, on-time delivery to publisher partnersDesign and optimize a content production pipeline from assignment to publicationIntegrate AI tools into the editorial workflow, while maintaining editorial judgment, accuracy and brand voice.Team BuildingLead senior editorial hiring: onboard senior writers and editors across Fashion & Apparel, Beauty, Home Goods, Footwear and adjacent categoriesVet every writer under the brand's banner through hiring decisions, editing standards and ongoing performance feedback Manage a freelance roster of 812 contributors  Cross-Functional PartnershipPartner with data and product teams to optimize content performance, test distribution strategies and inform editorial prioritiesCollaborate with the EIC on publisher/partner editorial relationships and recurring reviewsRequired Qualifications10+ years writing and editing consumer content including review articles, product features and more Category breadth in soft goods apparel, footwear, beauty, home and adjacent verticalsRecent experience managing a team of writers and editorsOwnership of an editorial calendar Demonstrated ability to hit high volume publishing deadlinesMaintained editorial standards for quality, voice and accuracyFamiliarity with EEAT compliance, SEOProven leadership in hiring, coaching and performance managementPlease note, this role is focused on written consumer reviews and is not suited to candidates whose primary background is video or audio productionNice to HaveExperience at a consumer publisher or digital media company (Wirecutter, Strategist, CNN Underscored, NBC Select)Experience collaborating with data science or product teamsExperience with performance-driven or revenue-supported publishing models To ApplyAll applicants should combine their resume, cover letter and a sample of their work into a single documentCandidates who do not include all three elements (resume, cover letter, work sample) in the document will not be consideredWhy PreciseTargetThis is a ground-floor opportunity to build something significant. You'll have a direct line to leadership, a clear mandate, and the resources to hire a world-class team. PreciseTarget's AI-driven approach, combined with partnerships with national publishers, positions this content operation to compete at the highest level in consumer journalism. If you've built editorial teams and want to do it again but with more autonomy, stronger infrastructure, and a company that understands the data behind great content we want to hear from you. 
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