Managing Editor

Cantina • Los Angeles, CA

9d • $230,000 - $380,000

About The Position

Cantina is seeking a Managing Editor to lead outbound messaging across content, marketing, and thought leadership, supporting user growth, creator adoption, partnerships, recruiting, and fundraising. The role owns the long-term strategy and daily execution of Cantina’s content marketing, collaborating closely with executives, communications leadership, and the community team.

Requirements

• Experience managing a multi-person creative or content marketing team.
• Exceptional persuasive writing skills.
• A fast-shipping, experimental mindset and willingness to prioritize learning over polishing.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to give clear, direct feedback.
• Strong interest in learning current channels, algorithmic tactics, and content strategies.
• A data-driven approach to iterating on content strategy.
• Strong online instincts for identifying rapid-messaging opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience running and growing internal amplification communities.
• Previous experience as a managing editor at a modern media outlet.
• Experience leading a consumer content marketing team at a mid-to-late-stage company.
• A track record of founding and growing a solo new media property.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outbound copywriting across long-form content, social media, paid content, and executive thought leadership.
• Hire, train, and manage the editorial team across consumer growth, creator growth, and Labs recruiting.
• Work with executives and communications leadership to develop and maintain key marketing messages.
• Develop brand voices for Cantina’s core social accounts, Labs account, and executives.
• Build and execute the content calendar across channels.
• Help develop a thriving, platform-native new media property for Cantina.
• Apply current editorial go-to-market strategies to reach audiences and perform well with platform algorithms.
• Coordinate content amplification campaigns with the community team.
• Identify and act on narrative opportunities arising from news, trends, and discussion on X.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous company equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 99.99% of premiums covered by Cantina.
• 42 days of paid time off, including 15 PTO days, 10 sick days, 15 company holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
• Generous parental leave and fertility support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Lifestyle spending account of $500 per month.
• Complimentary lunch and snacks for in-office employees.
• One Medical membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed