Head of News
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Aug 18, 2026
This job expires in: 5 days
Job Summary
Leading a talented international team, the fully remote Head of News will manage the News department, drive strategy and performance, and identify growth opportunities through innovative content development and data-driven decision-making.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing, collaborative newsroom culture while coaching and mentoring editors and content creators
- Take ownership of the department's strategy, goals, KPIs, and overall performance, ensuring competitive content delivery
- Identify new opportunities for audience growth and optimize content strategies based on data and market trends
Required qualifications
- Proven experience leading a newsroom or editorial department in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional people-management and leadership skills with a focus on team development and accountability
- Strong understanding of digital publishing, audience growth, and content performance metrics
- Excellent editorial judgment and knowledge of current affairs and emerging trends
- Experience with content strategy development, running experiments, or A/B testing
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