Executive Editor - French Speaker

About the role

Fever, a tech platform for culture and live entertainment, is hiring an Executive Editor through its Secret Media Network (SMN) to cover the French and Belgian markets. Reporting to the VP of Media, you will manage a growing team of editors, writers, video producers and social media creatives, shaping the creative vision of the network and helping it reach new audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Own the scope of responsibility for the French and Belgian markets and provide 1-on-1 management with clear workflows and individual feedback.
• Craft, communicate and execute the creative vision for the entire Secret Media Network.
• Work with editors, staff writers and the video and social team to maintain high editorial standards aligned with the brand's identity and tone of voice.
• Lead the team to foster growth, creativity and audience expansion, and guide experienced editors to improve content in established cities.
• Analyze data for cities in your region using SMN's internal KPIs to inform future strategy.
• Identify editorial partnership opportunities and take a hands-on approach to key content-creation 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 links storytelling, formats, distribution and audience insights to 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 the local level, social media and digital marketing.
• Ability to inspire creative teams and customers, with strong presentation skills.
• Data-driven, business-savvy, with superb writing skills and a team-player attitude.

Required skills

• Media mapping and collaboration with external partners (advertising, media agencies, TV/animation companies).
• Digital fluency across social platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and X.
• Understanding of optimization technologies, AI-driven processes, workflow automation and performance outcomes.
• Preferred: WordPress, Photoshop, Canva and other image/video editing tools; powerful media network contacts.

What we offer

• Attractive compensation with room to grow, plus flexible remuneration (meals, transport, training, nursery support) and an option to receive part of your salary in advance.
• 40% discount on Fever events and experiences, plus a free Candlelight voucher.
• Tax support, private health and dental insurance with Cigna, and Wellhub gym and wellness membership.
• Language learning support in English and Spanish, and a hybrid setup with a central Madrid office.