Editorial Manager, AI Native
ConsumerAffairs
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Own and maintain the editorial roadmap, setting weekly, monthly, and quarterly publishing priorities informed by performance data, SEO insights, and AI-driven content opportunities
- Lead and mentor staff and freelance writers, setting clear expectations and coaching teams on how to effectively use AI tools to improve research, ideation, drafting, and iteration
- Design and scale AI-enabled editorial processes, including templates, prompts, workflows, and repeatable content systems that increase speed without sacrificing quality
- Serve as the primary intake point for cross-vertical content requests, using prioritization frameworks and AI-assisted scoping to evaluate impact, effort, and urgency
- Oversee end-to-end editorial production—from AI-informed briefs and outlines to human-reviewed final publication—ensuring deadlines, quality, and accuracy standards are met
- Establish, document, and enforce ConsumerAffairs’ editorial voice, tone, and standards across all content, including guidance on appropriate and responsible AI usage
- Review and approve content for accuracy, clarity, grammar, brand alignment, and compliance, applying human editorial judgment as the final decision-maker
- Partner closely with SEO, Legal/Compliance, and other stakeholders to ensure content meets strategic goals, regulatory requirements, and trust standards
- Continuously evaluate and refine editorial workflows by monitoring performance, identifying automation opportunities, and testing new AI tools or methodologies
Requirements
- Degree in English, journalism, or relevant field or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in journalism, editing, or a related editorial role.
- Proven experience managing editorial teams and overseeing content production.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong understanding of digital media, including SEO, social media, and audience engagement strategies.
- Extensive knowledge of AP style
- Understanding of SEO best practices and keyword research
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience recruiting, hiring, and managing freelance writers
- Experience analyzing SEO reports to pitch article ideas
- Ability to recognize and understand market trends
- Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
- Follows visual style guidelines
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Experience creating and following an editorial calendar
- Experience working with research-driven and data-focused content
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
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Hard skills
SEOcontent productioneditingproofreadingAI toolseditorial calendarkeyword researchAP styledata analysiscontent strategy
Soft skills
writingcommunicationleadershipmentoringattention to detailprioritizationanalytical skillscoachingcollaborationtime management