eCommerce and B2B Development and Marketing with Proven Results.
Head of Editorial
Location
Florida
Posted
93 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Head of Editorial
Optimum7.com
• Own the full editorial function across Zen Media + Optimum7 • Run editorial production across all programs (Published Monthly™, AI Notices, AI Reputation, new AI programs) • Build editorial playbooks for new programs before launch • Manage full writing team (writers, contractors, freelancers) • Act as final editorial gate before client delivery or publication • Own editorial placement strategy and relationships with high-authority publications (DA 60+) • Enforce compliance and editorial standards across all content • Define and maintain writing standards for SEO, GEO (AI citability), AP Style, structure, and tone • Partner with Head of PR and account teams on strategy and execution • Train writers on AI-first editorial craft • Write key high-impact pieces (bylines, launches, strategic thought leadership) • Own editorial performance metrics (quality, speed, citation impact, approval cycles)
Job Requirements
- 7–10+ years editorial experience (Managing Editor / Editorial Director / Head of Content preferred)
- Proven experience managing editorial teams (writers + freelancers)
- Strong portfolio of published editorial work (including ghostwriting) at DA 60+ outlets
- AP Style mastery
- Experience with B2B industries (software, healthcare tech, manufacturing, services, eCommerce)
- Strong understanding of SEO and AI citability (GEO / LLM extraction principles)
- High-level editorial judgment (tone, compliance, accuracy, structure)
- Ability to run multiple editorial calendars and deadlines at scale
- Experience improving and scaling writers and editorial systems
- Calm, structured communication style and strong operational discipline
- Preferred Experience
- Existing relationships with major trade or business editors (Forbes, Fast Company, WSJ, etc.)
- Experience building editorial teams or style guides from scratch
- Experience with AI visibility / Answer Share™ / GEO frameworks
- Wire services (PR Newswire, Business Wire, GlobeNewswire)
- Knowledge of structured data / schema / citation mechanics
- Experience launching editorial programs or content systems
Benefits
- 100% remote role
- Competitive senior-level compensation
- Define editorial standards for AI-era content marketing
- Direct exposure to ZAVI™ and Answer Share™ performance data
- Lead editorial systems across multiple new program launches
- Oversight across two companies and multiple industries
- Clear path toward VP / Chief Content Officer level
- Culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation
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