Job Summary
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(We'll be accepting applicants until May 26, 2021. Be sure to apply before then.)
Are you a creative operator who loves writing your own innovative content just as much as project managing a team of writers?
Are you someone who loves a challenge, never settles for mediocrity, and is always competing with yourself to up-level your performance?
Are you a writer at heart but with a keen eye for SEO, mastering the crucial balance between writing for both a search engine and a reader?
Do you love data and view marketing as both an art and a science, finding patterns in spreadsheets and making objective recommendations based on results over gut feelings?
Do you love the challenge of managing multiple voices, brands, and content strategies to create unique buyer's journeys toward a common goal?
Are you an extremely motivated person who loves helping people and serving others?
If so, then we have an exciting proposition for you...
We're on a search for an experienced Managing Editor to join our team at Self Publishing School. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the right person.
You'll have a front row seat (and major responsibility / autonomy) at one of the fastest growing companies in America (INC 5,000 the last 3 years in a row - #1,944 in 2020).
You'll be on the marketing team reporting directly to our Marketing Director, Ashton Scriven (click here for LinkedIn), and partnering with some of the top talent in the industry.
Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Create and oversee the cohesive strategy, production, and quality of content for each of Self-Publishing School's family of websites, with the ultimate goal of lead generation for Self-Publishing School.
It's a big job with a lot of responsibility. Keep reading if you have what it takes to get the job done...
POSITION SUMMARY
The Managing Editor is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the overall content strategy for Self-Publishing School's family of websites that get over xx in monthly traffic.
This is done by crafting a unique but complimentary content strategy for each of Self-Publishing School's secondary websites, finding and managing freelance writers for high quality content creation, and developing and managing detailed content schedules for consistent publication.
This role is broken into two parts:
Content Strategy
Content Management & Creation
This role will be accountable for the following KPIs:
Content Quality
Content Frequency
SPS leads generated from family of sites
You MUST be:
Ready to learn, be challenged, and grow a ton
A self-starter who is obsessed with continuous improvement
Uniquely wired with both the innovativeness of a writer with the practical focus of an operations manager
Able to suggest ideas for stories and see them through to publication
Organized, detail-oriented, and exceptional at taking a project from conception to implementation with multiple moving parts and stakeholders
An experienced strategist who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty, be scrappy, and execute quickly
A systems thinker and process-oriented professional who understands the role marketing plays in the organization as a whole
Ready for a challenge and excited to take ownership of the content strategy for multiple brands
NOTE: This position is full-time and virtual. Meaning you can work from anywhere. The team here at SPS is located around the world, with the majority of us in North America. Preference for this position is someone working in the US or Canada.
DISQUALIFIERS: Please DO NOT apply to this position if you:
Have no interest in books (and using books to change people's lives)
Have less than 3 years of experience as a managing editor or in a similar roleAre intimidated by analytics, KPIs, and aggressive growth goals
Have no working knowledge of online platforms like WordPress and on-page SEO best practice
Prefer the status quo and have no appetite for innovation
Lack organization and project management skills
Struggle to create short-term or long-term strategies and project plans
Are afraid to roll up your sleeves alongside the team to get the job done
If none of these things can be said of you, then please continue reading...
Requirements:
Role Responsibilities
Develop unique overarching content strategy for each site based on avatar and buyer's journey
Manage creation and updating of all content on SPS secondary websites (including but not limited to blog posts, home pages, product pages, testimonial pages, etc.)
Produce monthly content strategy for each site based on traffic growth opportunities and industry trends
Hire and manage freelance writers for consistent blog posts on all sites
Manage monthly content production schedule for timeliness of delivery and publication
Edit content pieces to ensure Best is the Standard quality
Partner with SEO and CRO resources to increase ranking and conversion of content
Requirements
At Self Publishing School, we value work ethic, coachability, and past results you've delivered significantly more than your degree (or lack thereof), GPA, etc.
Have you delivered results in a similar role in the past? If so, that's what we're looking for.
That being said, feel free to apply even if you don't tick the boxes below. Just be sure to mention that in your application + why we should consider you.
At Self Publishing School, we value work ethic, coachability, and past results you've delivered significantly more than your degree (or lack thereof), GPA, etc.
Have you delivered results in a similar role in the past? If so, that's what we're looking for.
That being said, feel free to apply even if you don't tick the boxes below. Just be sure to mention that in your application + why we should consider you.
Required:
3-4 years proven experience as managing editor or in a similar role
Strong writer with the ability to effectively communicate based on avatar and objective
Excellent organizational and leadership qualities
Ability to plan and coordinate both people and operations to accomplish a goal
Creativity and a talent for developing original content that provokes engagement
Strong ability to communicate and collaborate across all aspects of the business
High attention to detail
Critical-thinker and problem-solver
Preferred:
Experience managing content for multiple websites and brands at one time
Experience with writing content to rank on search engines and coaching a team of writers to do the same
Proven track record of month over month lead and revenue growth for multiple websites
Solid understanding of performance marketing, website conversion, and online inbound customer acquisition
Benefits
Yearly salary of $60,000-100,000; depending on qualification and experience.
Also includes the following benefits:
Top tier healthcare: your choice of high quality healthcare (for US-based full-time employees)
Bi-weekly house cleaning: get your house cleaned every two weeks, on the company! : )
Work remotely: save $5k/year in commuting costs and 100+ hrs each year (aka. 2 extra weeks of time off )
ABOUT SELF-PUBLISHING SCHOOL:
Click here to check out a video from our CEO Chandler Bolt to find out what it's like to work at Self Publishing School.
Self-Publishing School is an online education company that teaches people how to write, market & publish their first book in as little as 90 days.
Then we teach people to use that book to grow their impact, income, or business.
Our program is by far the best on the market which is why we have one of the highest student success rates of any online training company. We genuinely care about student results and provide a great avenue for them to be successful.
Our company is driven by 2 unique viewpoints:
It's not about the book. It's about what the book does for you. We believe that Books Change Lives and we believe in the power of Leveraged Impact (changing lives through books)
In going through the process, our students learn a lot about themselves and conquer fears, challenges & limiting beliefs they never knew existed.
They're also surprised by all of the opportunities that pop up once their book is out in the world.
The purpose of our company is to disrupt the publishing industry and show people that self publishing is not only an option, it's the BEST option.
The publishing industry is broken. Big publishers are antiquated and inefficient. They take advantage of the people doing the hard work...the authors. Our company exists to show people there is a better way
a way that doesn't involve: using a publisher, wasting 2 years of your life, giving away all of your creative liberties, giving away all of your book royalties, and relying on a publisher that doesn't do any marketing for your book.
Click here to check out the explainer video of what we do at Self Publishing School.
Click here to watch the TEDx talk from our founder (Chandler Bolt) and learn more about the WHY behind what we do.
Self Publishing School made the INC 5000 in 2018 (#2,699) and in 2019 (#1,483) as one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the US.
As we always say, the best is yet to come . We're excited to continue climbing & growing thanks to our incredible team & customers.
About the team:
There are currently 38 full-time and several part-time team members at Self Publishing School working remotely from across the country and around the world.
All team members are A players , with a love and passion and a drive to do great work and make the world a better place.
You won't find grumbling, negative co-workers here. People at SPS are passionate and excited about what they do!
About the culture:
Here are the company core values. We call it The SPS Way :
Honesty & Integrity Always Win
Fail Fast, Fail Forward, Fail Often
Hard Work & Continuous Improvement
Everyone is Responsible for Facilitating Change
Best Is The Standard
Click here to watch videos from our founder Chandler Bolt explaining the company Core Values.
Although the team is virtual at SPS, the culture is alive and well...often referenced as one of employee's favorite parts about working here.
2-3 times a year the team meets in a unique city in the US (sometimes internationally) for a 3-5 day company retreat...planning the next quarter, connecting in person, having fun, and celebrating wins.
The environment is very fast paced, and high growth. The company is growing fast, meaning a high level of accountability, responsibility and autonomy for everyone on the team.
We're constantly investing in the training & growth of our team members through book clubs, courses, trainings, and live seminars. All employees are given $15,000+ worth of training and continued education upon being hired with the company.
Since you're working remotely, you can say goodbye to the dreaded commute (meaning more time for family & fun). This isn't your average 9-5. Hours are somewhat flexible as long as you get your work done. That being said, due to the growth & pace of the company, it's not uncommon to work 40-50+ hour weeks.
Because of the company's growth & hiring needs, there's a huge opportunity for advancement and promotion if you're a fast learner.
Overall, the culture of the company is high growth, fun, empowering, and motivating, with support from a world-class team of people who love what they do.
In 2019, Self Publishing School was certified as a Great Place To Work by GreatPlaceToWork.com.
Think you're a fit? Fill out the application by clicking "Apply".
(We'll be accepting applicants until May 26, 2021. Be sure to apply before then.)
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