Music Deputy Editor

Collider is the #1 entertainment website for up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music, and more. As a worldwide leader in entertainment coverage, Collider operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced, passionate contributors who can produce original, high-quality content in a timely manner.

We’re currently seeking an experienced and strategic Deputy Editor to help lead our music vertical. This is a rare opportunity to shape the voice and direction of Collider’s growing music coverage, mentor a talented team of contributors, and drive editorial strategy grounded in data, creativity, and cultural insight. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic through smart, audience-first content planning. If you’re a passionate editor with a sharp eye for trends and a deep love of music across genres, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Responsibilities

• Participate in both team and site leadership
• Liaise with in-house Valnet resource team regarding team progress, challenges, needs
• Attend daily editorial pitch meetings whenever possible to provide pitch feedback and maintain editorial vision
• Lead weekly staff meetings to communicate progress on traffic goals, announce site-wide initiatives and updates, and offer team support
• Lead weekly model meetings with Valnet supervisors to communicate staff bandwidth, and track progress on traffic goals and output initiatives
• Create and implement a plan for sustained growth
• Audit the site to determine what is being done well, and identify areas that need change or improvements
• Propose and implement effective solutions for achieving the ambitious output/sessions targets
• Content planning
• Research and identify topics and content types that will drive traffic using Google Analytics and other available data sources; find ways to greatly expand our current coverage
• Source stories and angles for the writers/editors
• Maintain and optimize a robust catalog of music articles
• Team management, development, and personnel growth support
• Building and leading a team of new writers
• Liaise with HR and participate in talent acquisition efforts
• Source and identify potential editor candidates
• Lead editor interviews
• Approve writer application samples
• Coordinate with the training team to maintain up-to-date training systems and assist with Lead Editor training and onboarding
• Oversee and manage writers and editors on the vertical
• Ensure team is maintaining output targets and quality expectations; hold team accountable for missed opportunities
• Manage the internal development of both writers and editors
• Build an effective team of quality editors with technical skills and industry knowledge
• Provide feedback and ensure editors and adhering to Collider's publication standards, and are contributing/editing the necessary amounts
• Make the Collider team a positive, engaging space for music enthusiasts who want to contribute actively and grow with the team

Our Perks

• Competitive compensation.
• Consistent and timely payments.
• Flexible schedule.
• Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
• Exposure to Collider’s large and passionate audience, which reaches 30M visitors per month, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Experience and Skills

• Relevant, experience in senior editing roles (managing editor, deputy editor, editor-in-chief) of a digital publication specializing in music content
• Ability to write
• Passion and background in all things music
• Image editing
• SEO
• Analytics (GA)
• Freelance writer management
• Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:

• Your CV
• A cover letter
• A sample article similar in nature to the content published on Collider.

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.

Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.

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Valnet , founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.