Managing Editor - French Speaker

About the role

Fever, a tech platform for culture and live entertainment, is hiring an experienced Editorial Executive (Managing Editor) for its Secret Media Network, which covers cities such as London, Chicago, LA, NYC, Sydney, Lisbon, Paris, Madrid and Barcelona. The role reports directly to the VP of Media and leads the French and Belgian markets, managing a growing team of editors, writers, video producers and social media creatives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the French and Belgian markets, with 1-on-1 management, clear workflows and individual feedback.
• Craft, communicate and execute a creative vision for the whole Secret Media Network.
• Work with editors, staff writers and the video and social team to uphold editorial standards and the brand's tone of voice.
• Lead the team to grow, inspire creativity and reach new audiences, and guide experienced editors to improve content in established cities.
• Analyze data for cities in the region using internal KPIs and use findings to inform strategy.
• Identify editorial partnership opportunities and take a hands-on approach to key content initiatives.
• Coordinate, assign and prioritize editorial work, collaborate with other Fever departments, develop audience-growth strategies and share best practices.
• Build and optimize a content-driven conversion funnel that drives measurable conversions.

Required profile

• English proficiency and native-level French.
• +5 years of experience in a newsroom, content agency, creative agency or digital media property.
• Minimum 2 years of team management experience.
• Passion for journalism, especially at local level, social media and digital marketing.
• Media mapping expertise and ability to work with advertising, media and TV/animation agencies.
• Strong presentation skills, data-driven and business-savvy, with solid writing skills.
• Understanding of optimization technologies, AI-driven processes and workflow automation.

Required skills

• Digital fluency across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X and similar platforms.
• Preferred: WordPress, Photoshop, Canva and other image/video editing tools.
• Preferred: powerful media network contacts.

What we offer

• Compensation with room to grow, plus flexible remuneration (meals, transport, training, nursery support).
• 40% discount on Fever events and a free Candlelight voucher.
• Private health and dental insurance with Cigna, Wellhub gym membership, and language learning support.
• Hybrid work with a central Madrid office.