Managing Editor – Secret Media Network

About the role

Fever, a tech platform for culture and live entertainment, is hiring an experienced Managing Editor (Editorial Executive) in Madrid to lead content creation for its Secret Media Network as it expands into new markets. Reporting directly to the VP of Media, you will manage a growing team of editors, writers, video producers and social media creatives and drive the strategy and growth of the Southern Europe market.

Key responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the strategy and growth of the Southern Europe market and provide 1-on-1 management with clear workflows and individual feedback.
• Craft, communicate and execute a creative vision for the entire Secret Media Network.
• Work with editors, staff writers and the video and social team to maintain high editorial standards and the brand's tone of voice.
• Elevate content in established cities and identify editorial partnerships to reach a wider audience.
• Analyze data for cities in the region using internal KPIs and use findings to inform strategy.
• Coordinate, assign and prioritize editorial work, collaborate with other Fever departments and develop audience-growth strategies.
• Build and optimize a content-driven conversion funnel that links storytelling, formats, distribution and audience insights to measurable conversions.

Required profile

• +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.
• Proficiency in English; another language is a plus.
• Ability to inspire creative teams and customers, with strong presentation skills.

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.
• Data-driven approach, solid writing skills and understanding of optimization technologies, AI-driven processes and workflow automation.
• Preferred: WordPress, Photoshop, Canva and other image/video editing tools.

What we offer

• Attractive compensation with room to grow, plus flexible remuneration (meals, transport, training, nursery support) and tax assistance.
• 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 setup with a central Madrid office.