Managing Editor Contract

Job Summary

Managing the day-to-day operations of a high-volume content program, the remote Managing Editor Contract will oversee the production, editing, and quality of local buyers guides, ensuring accuracy and enhancing consumer usefulness.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the production of new and updated local buyers guides, assigning articles and tracking work through publication
• Research and verify local businesses, ensuring all information is accurate and supported by reliable sources
• Identify and resolve quality issues, maintaining editorial standards and documenting recurring problems for future improvement

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in editorial, content operations, or a related field, including managing writers or editors
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organization and project management skills
• Rigorous research, sourcing, and fact-checking skills
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to distinguish reliable from unsupported claims
• Fluency with spreadsheets and structured data