Editor, Associate Director - Metal Injections

Sony Music Global•Los Angeles, CA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Orchard is a leading global music distributor and Artist & Label services company operating in 50+ markets worldwide. The Orchard empowers creators and businesses to grow and adapt in the dynamic global music industry. We specialize in being artist focused, blending industry expertise and technology, leveraging data to drive success, and providing streamlined digital and physical distribution solutions. The Orchard’s comprehensive artist & label services offerings include marketing, sync licensing, premium video services, transparent data analysis, advertising, rights management, radio promotion, D2C, and more. The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity. We are seeking a strategic, highly organized, and data driven Editor in Chief to lead daily editorial operations and accelerate long term growth across web, SEO, and audience engagement. This role sits at the intersection of editorial, marketing, and commerce—guiding the editorial team on the front lines while aligning content strategy with company goals, traffic expansion, and revenue opportunities.

Requirements

5+ years of editorial leadership experience in music media
Strong operating experience including communication skills, strategic planning and tidy organization.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Team player.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and handle various operational tasks.
Proactive self starter with a desire to learn.
You are passionate about the music business and have a desire to build a career in the industry.

Responsibilities

Lead the editorial team—including freelancers, the Weekend Editor, and Junior Editor—ensuring alignment with brand voice, company objectives, and growth priorities.
Develop and execute data driven content strategies that increase traffic, engagement, and revenue through strong SEO and web best practices
Balance fast moving daily news coverage with long term editorial planning to support sustained growth.
Leverage analytics, SEO tools, and performance data to guide content decisions and editorial direction
Publish the daily newsletter and ensure top stories align with audience priorities and revenue objectives
Identify and evaluate commercial opportunities by analyzing engagement patterns, search trends, and audience demand.
Partner closely with the Commerce team to develop content initiatives driven by performance insights and user behavior.
Conduct ongoing research to refine content strategy and maximize traffic, engagement, and monetization.
Delegate assignments and manage contract writers effectively
Set coverage schedules, establish priorities, and make growth focused editorial decisions
Provide feedback and development to uphold strong editorial standards
Build and maintain strong relationships with labels, PR teams, and external partners to manage pitches and story opportunities
Evaluate all incoming pitches strategically, prioritizing relevance, performance potential, and audience interest