Managing Editor - French speaker (Madrid based)

The role

You will lead the creation of content for the French and Belgian markets. You will manage a team of editors, writers, video producers, and social media creatives to execute a creative vision and drive audience growth.

What you will do

• Scope of responsibility for the French and Belgian markets.
• 1-on-1 management, ensuring clear workflows, and providing individual feedback.
• Crafting, communicating, and executing a creative vision for the entire Secret Media Network.
• Collaborating with Editors, Staff Writers, and the video and social team to maintain editorial standards.
• Leading and guiding the team to foster growth and reach new audiences.
• Analyzing data for cities in your region based on SMN’s internal KPIs.
• Identifying editorial partnership opportunities.
• Taking a hands-on approach to initiate key content-creation initiatives.
• Coordinating, assigning, and prioritizing editorial work within the team.
• Building and optimizing a successful content-driven conversion funnel.

Required qualifications

• Proficiency in English and bilingual/native level in French.
• +5 years of experience working for a newsroom, content agency, creative agency, or digital media property.
• Strong leadership skills with a minimum of 2 years of team management experience.
• Deep passion for journalism, social media, and digital marketing.
• Expertise in media mapping and the ability to collaborate with external partners.
• Digital fluency and hands-on knowledge of the current social media landscape, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, etc.
• Ability to inspire creative teams and customers, strong presentation skills.
• Data-driven and business-savvy with superb writing skills and creative flair.
• Solid understanding of optimization technologies and AI-driven processes, workflow automation, and performance outcomes.
• Ability to convert content creators' economy into growth opportunities.
• Team player attitude.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in using WordPress
• Familiarity with Photoshop, Canva, and knowledge of other image/video editing software
• Powerful media network contacts and connections

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package with room to grow.
• 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences + free Candlelight voucher.
• Flexible remuneration with Cobee: meals, transport, training, and nursery support (tax-exempt).
• Payflow: option to access part of your salary in advance.
• Taxdown: help optimizing and filing your taxes.
• Private health & dental insurance with Cigna: 100% covered by Fever.
• Wellhub membership for gym and wellness access: 100% covered by Fever up to the Silver plan.
• Language learning support: English and Spanish lessons.
• Snacks, drinks, and fresh fruit are always available at the office.

About the company

Fever is a tech platform for culture and live entertainment. Secret Media Network is a digital media group focused on recommending plans and sharing news in different cities around the world.