Director, Syndicated Content
Director, Syndicated Content
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$ 120000 - 150000
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Job Description
WHO ARE WE
WHY YOU SHOULD BE EXCITED ABOUT THIS ROLE
As the Director of Syndication at FinanceBuzz you will define and lead the strategic direction of our content across key syndication platforms including MSN Apple News NewsBreak and more. Youll set the editorial vision refine our brand voice and create the roadmap for long-term revenue and audience growth while also staying close enough to the work to ensure daily execution aligns with your strategy.
Youll dig into large data sets surface patterns and insights and translate those into a content strategy that delivers measurable results. (The truth is you love numbers as much as words.) Youll work closely with the Editorial Operations Manager to keep production efficient and on budget but this is a hands-on role. From sprint planning and editing to headline writing and photo selection youll stay deeply involved in the day-to-day work. You will be the guardian of our content quality and that means being directly involved in the content itself.
This is a highly visible leadership role where youll oversee a high-performing editorial team mentor senior editorial staff and make data-driven decisions to maximize reach revenue and impact. Youre a creative thinker who understands the intersection of personal finance lifestyle content and clickworthy storytelling. You know what makes readers tick and what makes platforms click.
The ideal candidate is both visionary and operational: someone who can develop a high-level strategy while also providing clear editorial direction optimizing content performance and coaching others to success.
BASE SALARY: $120000 to $150000 per year
MUST HAVE:
- Proven ability to lead high-volume editorial operations with a focus on revenue growth content quality and audience expansion
- Fluency in content syndication platforms (Apple News MSN Yahoo NewsBreak) including performance drivers and monetization levers
- A data-obsessed mindset paired with strong analytical and technical skills mastery of Looker and Google Sheets is a must
- Adept at leading a team and developing scalable strategies
- An entrepreneurial adaptable mindset and a passion for helping audiences make smart decisions with their money
- Exceptional editorial judgment and creative ideation skills especially in headline writing
- An open mind around the implementation of AI in your personal workflow and in content creation
EXPERIENCE: 7 years of digital editorial leadership experience including managing high-output teams and developing platform-driven strategies
OUTCOMES (Performance Expectations)
- Define and lead a high-impact content strategy across syndication platforms (Apple News MSN NewsBreak Yahoo) optimizing for traffic engagement and revenue
- Maintaining FinanceBuzzs editorial voice and excellence across a fast-paced high-volume production pipeline (25 stories per day)
- Monitor and interpret performance data to iterate on content strategy increasing CTR and optimizing content monetization
- Personally review edit and approve content to uphold editorial standards and align output with performance goals
- Collaborate cross-functionally with SEO Monetization and Analytics teams to surface insights and activate content opportunities
- Mentor and manage a team of in-house and freelance writers and editors building training programs and professional development paths
- Represent the Syndication team in company meetings and ensure goals and priorities are communicated clearly across teams
- Introduce bold editorial experiments including headline frameworks visual strategies and new formats that translate into measurable wins
COMPETENCIES
- Strategic & Analytical: Uses data to inform decisions at every level from daily content selection to long-term editorial vision. Identifies key platform trends and adapts strategy proactively.
- Hands-On Leadership: Maintains close involvement with day-to-day editorial production. Leads by example with a bias for action and a willingness to execute on the details.
- Creative Storytelling: Excels at generating engaging ideas in lifestyle and personal finance. Understands what performs and adapts narratives to different platforms and content formats while maintaining brand voice.
- Mentorship & Team Development: Empowers team members to grow by providing direct feedback editorial coaching and scalable training systems that foster both quality and autonomy.
- Platform Savvy: Deep understanding of syndication platforms and their unique editorial mechanics. Tailors strategy to maximize distribution performance and monetization.
- Operational Excellence: Partner with the Editorial Operations Manager to ensure smooth production and on-time on-budget delivery.
- Clear Communicator: Bridges strategy and execution by delivering clear actionable direction. Proactively communicates updates insights and changes across teams.
- Innovative Mindset: Constantly seeking new angles tools and tactics to elevate content performance and production efficiency including AI-assisted workflows.
TOTAL COMPENSATION
Base salary is set according to market rates for the nearest major metro and varies based on Launch Potatos Levels Framework. Your compensation package includes a base salary profit-sharing bonus and competitive benefits. Launch Potato is a performance-driven company which means once you are hired future increases will be based on company and personal performance not annual cost of living adjustments.
Want to make your impact in a profitable high-growth company Apply now!
Since day one weve been committed to having a diverse inclusive team and culture. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We value diversity equity and inclusion.
We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
