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Managing Editor, Digital Strategy & Operations

A+E Global Media23 open roles

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$147,607 – $172,700 a year
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New York
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The posting

A+E Global Media offers a work environment where employees collaborate in office 3 times per week. New hires must be commutable to one of our current office locations in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT. Please refer to the job description for any specific division requirements.

Division Story

Creativity and collaboration are at the heart of the A+E Global Media Digital Content & Platforms team. Our Company mission and vision is to create illuminating and entertaining content for the most expansive audience possible by meeting audiences wherever and however they consume content, and this team is key to meeting that North Star. We are passionate about using technology in fresh ways and shaping narratives – from the first spark of an idea to their final digital form. As an employee of A+E Global Media, you’ll be part of a global media and entertainment company that values diversity, representation, flexibility and kindness. In fact, Forbes named us one of America’s Best Midsize Employers for consecutive years, and Newsweek named us in their list of America’s Most Loved Workplaces, as well as their list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, LGBTQ+ and Women employees.

Job Description

THE ROLE: Managing Editor, Digital Strategy & Operations

A&E Global Media is seeking a Managing Editor to serve as the strategic and operational leader responsible for driving the growth, evolution, and day-to-day effectiveness of the company’s owned and operated digital properties, including the History, A&E, and Lifetime sites and apps. This role will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and dashboard reporting; manage external partnerships; identify and execute monetization opportunities for editorial; inform the rollout of new website features; and act as a trusted thought partner, reporting directly to the SVP, Head of Digital Editorial and Creative.

The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative digital leader who can move seamlessly between business strategy and execution, leading with repeatable, scalable operations. They will bring strong business judgment, excellent project-management skills, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners in a fast-paced environment.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO: Managing Editor, Digital Strategy & Operations

Website Strategy and Growth

  • Develop and execute the website’s strategic roadmap in partnership with the SVP and key 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.
  • Partner with editorial, content strategy, product, technology, marketing, sales, and analytics teams to ensure alignment.

External Partnerships

  • Manage and cultivate relationships with external partners, vendors, platforms, technology providers, and strategic collaborators.
  • Collaborate with the Product team 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 clear goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics for each partnership.

Monetization and Reporting

  • Develop and advance new monetization opportunities across sites
  • Assess the business case 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 internal teams such as Research, Ad Sales, and Marketing on audience insights and impression delivery.

New Feature and Product Rollouts

  • Serve as the Editorial lead for the 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 (should we add what kind of risks so responsibility is clear?) 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

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Managing Editor, Digital Strategy & Operations

  • 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.
  • Proven ability to analyze performance data to 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.

Compensation

Annual Pay Range: $147,607 - $172,700

Annual Incentive Target: 17.50%

The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the

minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will

be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills,

competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation

package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at www.aegm.com/careers.

A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle. The company’s employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee’s race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

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