Managing Editor & Audience Growth Lead of International Business Times

ABOUT US
International Business Times (ibtimes.com) is a global digital media company covering business, finance, technology and world affairs. We provide high-impact news coverage through a traditional Western values perspective. We are currently in an active growth phase and seeking a sharp editorial leader to scale our reach and influence.

THE ROLE
We are looking for a strategic and experienced Editorial & Growth Lead to oversee our editorial team and serve as the primary architect of our audience expansion. Beyond maintaining content quality, you will be responsible for developing and executing a consistent audience growth strategy that increases our global footprint. You will work at the intersection of editorial excellence, data analytics and platform distribution to ensure IBT remains a daily destination for business news readers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Audience Growth & Retention : Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to drive consistent month-over-month growth in unique visitors and loyal readers.

Strategic Leadership & Talent Development : Recruit, coach and manage a team of editors and reporters, aligning their daily output with broader growth KPIs and brand objectives in a fast-paced digital environment.

Data-Driven Editorial : Utilize analytics and BI (GA4, Chartbeat, Exploding Topics, etc.) to identify high-performing content trends and pivot coverage to maximize reach and engagement.

Standards & Innovation : Refine and ensure editorial standards are maintained while integrating AI tools to optimize workflows and scale content production, without sacrificing quality.

Multi-Platform Distribution : Collaborate with other departments to refine SEO, newsletter, and social media strategies to ensure a diversified and resilient traffic mix.

REQUIREMENTS

Growth Track Record : Proven experience (3+ years preferred) in a digital news environment with a demonstrable history of growing audience.

Editorial Leadership : At least 1 year of experience directly managing an editorial team and overseeing a high-volume publishing calendar.

Strategic Mindset : Deep understanding of the modern digital ecosystem, including AI, SEO, algorithmic discovery (Google News/Discover) and social distribution.

Tech Savvy : Fluency with AI tools in a journalism context to drive efficiency and audience insights.

Strong News Judgment : Sharp editorial instincts with the ability to spot stories that will resonate globally.

Communication : Exceptional written and verbal skills and the ability to lead teams across multiple locations/time zones.

NICE TO HAVE

Topical Knowledge : A strong background in business, finance, technology, or global macro-affairs news coverage.

SEO : Advanced knowledge of SEO-driven editorial strategy and keyword research.

International Experience : Familiarity with managing multi-site or global newsrooms.

WHAT WE OFFER

Strategic Impact : The opportunity to collaboratively shape the editorial and growth direction of a global media brand.

Dynamic Culture : A collaborative, mission-driven environment in an active scaling phase.

Flexibility : Hybrid work arrangements as an option.

COMPENSATION
$10,000 USD per month ($120,000 USD per year).

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