Managing Editor, The Strategist

November 13, 2026

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WHAT YOU’LL DO This role is the gatekeeper of quality and coherence — capable of taking on diverse responsibilities, from strategic planning to management to quality control. Ensuring attention to detail across all stories we produce, our entire operational infrastructure, and understanding how we influence readers, requires leadership and meticulousness. This role is essential to driving both editorial excellence and operational efficiency and will be a key member of our team.This role will oversee the daily operations of The Strategist in both leadership and operational capacities, while also connecting teams across verticals and platforms to track growth plans and optimize editorial strategies. This role will have a critical responsibility in developing and maintaining our audience.Editorial Oversee the editorial calendar, including day-to-day publishing plans and quarterly content plans and strategy.Oversee new assignments and ensure they’re added to Airtable queues for tracking and visibility.Lead strategic planning and execution for other major ecommerce tentpole events, including content plans for all major holidays and other site projects.Manage 2-3 direct reports who write and edit deals coverage, along with an Updates Coordinator.Edit daily Deal Freaks newsletter.Manage team calendar and meetings.Update Strategist homepage and build articles in CMS as needed.Operations Create, document, and continuously refine creative workflows and operations using Airtable and other project management tools.Oversee freelancer/vendor contracts, managing onboarding, budgets and payments.Track monthly production and ensure individual writers are on pace and the site overall is on pace.Cross-Functional Partners Partner cross-functionally with ecommerce, sales, visual, and product teams to align content priorities with business objectives and manage competing requests.Work with Lead Editor and Deputy editor to approve advertising and brand deals, and ensure all approved deals are executed on time.Prioritize new site features based on editorial needs, and help schedule announcements and trainings to share new features.PREREQUISITES Deep experience in running operations, preferably in the print magazine or digital media industryMeticulous attention to detail and strong organizational systemsAbility to work autonomously, taking tasks and projects across the finish line without oversightExperience in audience and platform managementPeople management experienceStrong understanding of Strategist priorities and sensibilityStrong project management skills and comfort with toolsPAY TRANSPARENCY The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay for this position at the time of this posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.Pay Range$125,000 — $135,000 USDOUR DEI+ COMMITMENT Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices.Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our recruiting team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).#J-18808-Ljbffr

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