THE ROLE: Managing Editor, Digital Strategy & OperationsA&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 & OperationsWebsite 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.
CompensationAnnual 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.
