Managing Editor

Helium SEO•Cincinnati, OH

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Helium SEO is seeking a Managing Content Editor with strategic vision, editorial expertise, and leadership skills to oversee our content team and client deliverables. As a key member of a national, award-winning marketing agency, the ideal candidate will lead content operations while managing a team of writers. This role demands someone who can own team scheduling, conduct client discovery interviews, write and edit high-priority content, and actively develop writers who want to grow their careers. This position can be in-office or remote, depending on location.

Requirements

4+ years of professional editing experience, with at least 2 years in a management role
Experience in an agency environment working with multiple clients
Background in digital marketing, specifically content marketing
Demonstrated expertise in SEO content strategy and implementation
Enthusiasm for the integration of AI in content creation processes
Proven ability to write and edit high-quality content - you lead by example, not just by oversight
Experience leading client-facing discovery interviews and managing client relationships through escalations
Strong leadership abilities with experience managing and developing creative teams
Excellent client communication and relationship management skills
Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience developing and implementing editorial guidelines
Effective communicator who can adapt to various audiences
Collaborative leader who empowers team members
Detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture perspective

Responsibilities

Own and manage the content team's schedule - assign work, balance bandwidth across accounts, and ensure all deliverables are tracked and delivered on time
Lead and mentor a team of writers, contractors, and assistant editors while establishing editorial standards and processes
Write and review high-priority or complex content deliverables, setting the quality bar through your own work
Conduct content interviews and discovery sessions with new and existing clients to capture brand voice, goals, and content direction
Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex client content issues and manage communication with clients professionally and promptly
Oversee the development and execution of content strategies across all accounts
Champion the integration of Noble Content Lab and other AI tools in the content creation process
Direct the agency's internal content marketing strategy and content initiatives
Establish and monitor project timelines, implement tracking systems, and ensure efficient resource allocation
Stay current with evolving SEO best practices and serve as the ultimate authority on content-related SEO questions
Collaborate with SEO specialists to align content with technical requirements
Evaluate content performance metrics and implement improvements