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Senior Editorial Manager - French speaker

Fever - Madrid, Madrid, Spain - Hybrid - posted 2026-10-05

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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, Secret LA, Secret Sydney, Lisboa Secreta, 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 lead editorial operations for the French and Belgian markets, reporting directly to the VP of Media. This is a hands-on management role where you'll oversee a growing team of editors, writers, video producers, and social media creatives, responsible for 1-on-1 management, clear workflows, and individual feedback. Key responsibilities include: - Crafting and executing a creative vision for the Secret Media Network across your region - Collaborating with editors, writers, and video/social teams to maintain high editorial standards and brand identity - Leading the team to foster growth, inspire creativity, and reach new audiences - Analyzing regional data based on internal KPIs and leveraging insights to inform strategy - Identifying editorial partnership opportunities to broaden content reach - Coordinating, assigning, and prioritizing editorial work; collaborating across Fever departments - Developing and analyzing audience-growth strategies; celebrating wins and sharing best practices network-wide - Translating business operations knowledge into content strategies that support revenue, audience growth, and company objectives - Building and optimizing content-driven conversion funnels, ensuring storytelling, formats, distribution, and audience insights drive measurable conversions - Taking a hands-on approach to initiate key content-creation initiatives You'll work in a hybrid setup with a central Madrid office location, supporting expansion into new markets with a focus on local journalism and digital media excellence. REQUIREMENTS: - Proficiency in English and bilingual/native-level French - 5+ years of experience in a newsroom, content agency, creative agency, or digital media property - Minimum 2 years of team management experience - Deep passion for journalism, especially at the local level, 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.) - Ability to inspire creative teams and customers; strong presentation skills - Data-driven and business-savvy with superb writing skills and creative flair - Solid understanding of optimization technologies, AI-driven processes, workflow automation, and performance outcomes - Ability to convert content creators' economy into growth opportunities - Team player attitude - Preferred: proficiency in WordPress, familiarity with Photoshop and Canva, knowledge of image/video editing software, and powerful media network contacts

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