Managing Editor, Digital Strategy & Operations

A+E Networks•New York, NY

3d•$147,607 - $172,700•Hybrid

About The Position

A+E Global Media is seeking a Managing Editor to lead strategy and operations for its owned and operated digital properties, including the History, A&E, and Lifetime sites and apps. The role oversees budgeting, forecasting, dashboard reporting, external partnerships, editorial monetization opportunities, and the rollout of website features. The Managing Editor serves as a trusted thought partner to the SVP, Head of Digital Editorial and Creative, to whom the role reports. The position develops the digital properties’ strategic roadmap and translates business objectives into measurable priorities. It monitors audience and website performance, industry trends, and competitive activity, while coordinating with editorial, content strategy, product, technology, marketing, sales, analytics, research, and other teams. It also manages external partner relationships and initiatives, assesses business cases and monetization performance, and leads editorial planning and cross-functional launches of new features, products, tools, and experiences. The role requires a collaborative digital leader with strong business judgment, project-management skills, executive communication, and the ability to coordinate teams and external partners in a fast-paced, matrixed organization. The position is hybrid, with employees collaborating in the office three times per week. New hires must be commutable to an A+E office in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Stamford, Connecticut.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in digital media, website operations, product, business development, partnerships, revenue strategy, or a related field.
Experience leading website, platform, or digital product initiatives from strategy through launch.
Demonstrated success managing external partnerships and cross-functional projects.
Understanding of digital monetization models, including advertising, sponsorships, commerce, subscriptions, or other online revenue opportunities.
Strong executive communication, presentation, organizational, and project-management skills.
Ability to analyze performance data, make sound business decisions, and translate insights into clear recommendations.
Exceptional judgment, discretion, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, influence without direct authority, and work effectively in a matrixed organization.
Must be commutable to an A+E office in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Stamford, Connecticut.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the website strategic roadmap with the SVP and stakeholders across Product, Partnerships, and other departments.
Identify opportunities to increase audience engagement, traffic, revenue, retention, and overall platform value.
Translate business objectives into clear digital priorities, initiatives, and measurable goals.
Monitor website performance, audience behavior, competitive activity, and industry trends to inform decisions.
Coordinate with editorial, content strategy, product, technology, marketing, sales, and analytics teams to ensure alignment.
Manage and cultivate relationships with external partners, vendors, platforms, technology providers, and strategic collaborators.
Work with Product to evaluate potential partnerships and make recommendations based on audience impact, revenue potential, operational requirements, and brand alignment.
Serve as the primary internal coordinator for partner-related initiatives and commitments; establish their goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics.
Develop and advance monetization opportunities across the sites.
Assess business cases for new products, features, and partnerships.
Track financial and performance results and recommend adjustments to improve outcomes.
Ensure monetization initiatives support a high-quality user experience and align with brand standards.
Work with Research, Ad Sales, Marketing, and other internal teams on audience insights and impression delivery.
Lead editorial planning and cross-functional rollout of new website features, products, tools, and experiences.
Define project scope, objectives, milestones, dependencies, and launch requirements.
Coordinate stakeholder communication, testing, training, launch materials, and post-launch analysis.
Identify risks and resolve roadblocks to keep initiatives on schedule.
Establish feedback loops to evaluate performance and guide future improvements.
Represent the SVP and department leadership in selected meetings and initiatives.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and dashboard reporting.