Remote Managing Editor at GrowthX Labs

We are on the lookout for a Managing Editor who has a passion for outstanding writing and recognizes AI as an innovative resource for boosting creativity. At GrowthX, you will partner with industry giants like Reddit and Ramp, utilizing AI to enhance the content production process while maintaining high standards.

(This position is fully remote, requiring only 4 hours of overlap with the West Coast.)

Overview

At GrowthX, we empower businesses to reinvent their go-to-market (GTM) approaches through the integration of AI and expert insights. Operating since May in semi-stealth mode, we've experienced remarkable growth by delivering significant value to our clients.

We firmly believe in the transformative potential of Generative AI to improve productivity and spark creativity among knowledge workers. By automating mundane tasks, we enable individuals to concentrate on what matters most, ultimately leading to enhanced job satisfaction and innovation.

The Position: Managing Editor

We invite a Managing Editor to take charge of client accounts, collaborating closely as an integral part of their teams. You will immerse yourself in each client’s industry, challenges, history, and aspirations to devise and implement content strategies that engage their target audiences while generating impactful results.

Your Collaborators

As the Managing Editor, you'll have a wealth of resources available to support your efforts. Teaming up with a Research Specialist, you will gain insights through comprehensive research on client needs. Our GTM Strategist will also be on hand to assist you in crafting the content roadmap that aligns with the overarching marketing and GTM strategies of our clients. Moreover, you will manage a cohort of Freelancers with expertise in SEO, industry knowledge, and technical writing. Lastly, our Automation Team will support you in scaling content operations with the aid of AI and automation technologies.

Daily Responsibilities

Here’s a glimpse of how you’ll be spending your week:

• 20% - Client Meetings: Regularly engage with clients to grasp their goals, challenges, and evolving requirements.
• 20% - Strategy and Content Development: Formulate and enhance content strategies, ensuring alignment with client objectives and audience preferences.
• 40% - Content Creation and Editing via AI Workflows: Utilize AI tools for content generation and editing, taking hands-on action when necessary to uphold quality.
• 15% - Customer Account Project Management: Organize and solicit assistance from internal teams, oversee deliverables, and manage freelance writers and designers to ensure smooth operation of content initiatives.
• 5% - Knowledge Sharing: Collaborate with internal teams to exchange insights and refine content processes.

Qualifications

Core Responsibilities & Required Skills

• Content Development & Strategy: Spearhead and adapt content strategies that resonate with client objectives through detailed research and analysis. Manage freelance writers and oversee editorial workflows, ensuring quality and consistency. A willingness to utilize AI tools in content creation is essential.
• Client Engagement: Gain a comprehensive understanding of each client’s business, industry, and audience to develop effective content solutions. Maintain regular communication with clients to gather feedback and discuss new requirements.
• Project & Program Coordination: Supervise content programs, juggle various projects, maintain timelines, and track deliverables to ensure the timely delivery of high-caliber content.
• Internal Team Collaboration: Work in collaboration with various internal team members—including Research Specialists, GTM Strategists, Freelancers, and the Automation Team—to fulfill client requirements.
• Content Quality Control: Proofread all content before delivery to uphold high quality and adherence to client guidelines.
• SEO Expertise: Elevate content through a sound understanding of SEO principles, including technical SEO, semantic search, on-page, and off-page strategies to encourage organic growth and substantiate SEO outcomes with measurable metrics. Proficiency in tools such as STAT, Ahrefs, and SEMrush is required.
• Data-Driven Approach: Employ data-driven strategies and analysis to shape content strategies, leveraging insights from quantitative and qualitative data. Familiarity with platforms such as Google Analytics is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI Content Tools: Experience with AI applications is a plus, with a strong eagerness to learn (training will be provided).
• Prompt Engineering Experience: Familiarity with prompt engineering is advantageous.
• Design Software Skills: Proficiency with design tools like Figma, Photoshop, and/or Midjourney is preferred.

Perks

• Compensation: $36,000 to $80,000 USD annually (based on experience and other considerations)
• Remote Flexibility: Work from any location, provided you overlap with US Pacific Time for at least 4 hours.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off: We promote taking at least 15 days off each year.
• Career Development: Access to training programs and coaching to enhance your expertise.
• Forward-Thinking Environment: Engage with cutting-edge AI and contribute to innovative digital growth strategies.

Application Instructions

If you find excitement in leading content strategies and collaborating with clients, we are eager to hear from you.

Request 1: Share Your Story

Introduce yourself to us as a potential member of the GrowthX team. What’s your journey? 🙂 Writing is a principal skill we prioritize for this position. Feel free to be imaginative and respond to these questions...

What drives you to apply for this role? What excites you about the opportunity to work at GrowthX? How would you characterize what comprises exceptional content? Kindly share a piece of writing (yours or someone else's) that you deem exemplary and explain why.

Request 2: Elevate the Intro of This Blog Post

Below is the initial paragraph of a blog post focusing on how to commend teams for their achievements. Your task is to enhance and rephrase this paragraph as you see fit.

Client: https://joinhomebase.com/

Post title: How to Praise a Team for Good Work

Intro paragraph:

"Employee recognition is an important aspect of workplace management. Praising team members for their good work can lead to increased job satisfaction and improved productivity. There are various methods that managers can employ to show appreciation for their employees' efforts. This article will discuss several ways to effectively recognize and praise team members for their contributions in the workplace. By implementing these strategies, managers can create a more positive work environment and foster better relationships with their staff"

Please provide your improved version of this paragraph, along with a brief explanation of the changes you made and how they enhance the overall quality and appeal of the introduction.

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Our hiring team typically reviews applications within a week and will respond to all candidates regarding the status and next steps.

We look forward to hearing from you.

P.S.: If you utilize AI tools in your application, feel free to do so. Demonstrate to us how you can leverage AI to enhance your work.