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Managing Editor - Madrid based

Fever - Madrid, Madrid, Spain - Hybrid - posted 2026-09-16

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Fever is a global tech platform for culture and live entertainment, operating the Secret Media Network—a digital media group with outlets in major cities worldwide (Secret London, Secret NYC, Paris Secret, Madrid Secreto, Barcelona Secreta, and more). The network focuses on recommending plans, discovering great places, and sharing relevant local content and breaking news. You will join as Managing Editor, reporting directly to the VP of Media. This is a hands-on leadership role managing a growing team of editors, writers, video producers, and social media creatives across the French and Belgian markets. Key Responsibilities: - Lead 1-on-1 management of editorial team members, ensuring clear workflows and providing individual feedback - Craft and execute a creative vision for the Secret Media Network, maintaining high editorial standards aligned with brand identity and tone of voice - Collaborate with editors, writers, and video/social teams to elevate content quality and reach new audiences - Analyze regional performance data using internal KPIs to inform strategy and identify expansion opportunities - Identify editorial partnership opportunities to broaden content reach to diverse audiences - Take a hands-on approach to key content-creation initiatives - Coordinate, assign, and prioritize editorial work; develop and analyze audience-growth strategies - Translate business operations knowledge into content strategies supporting revenue, audience growth, and company objectives - Build and optimize content-driven conversion funnels, ensuring storytelling, formats, distribution, and audience insights drive measurable conversions - Share best practices network-wide and celebrate team wins Requirements: - Proficiency in English and bilingual/native-level French - 5+ years experience in a newsroom, content agency, creative agency, or digital media property - Minimum 2 years of team management experience - Deep passion for journalism (especially local), social media, and digital marketing - Expertise in media mapping and ability to collaborate with external partners (advertising agencies, media agencies, TV/animation companies) - Digital fluency and hands-on knowledge of current social media landscape (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, etc.) - Strong presentation skills and ability to inspire creative teams - Data-driven, business-savvy mindset with excellent writing skills and creative flair - Solid understanding of optimization technologies, AI-driven processes, workflow automation, and performance outcomes - Ability to convert creator economy into growth opportunities - Team player attitude - Preferred: WordPress proficiency, familiarity with Photoshop/Canva, knowledge of image/video editing software, strong media network contacts

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