Editor-in-Chief

Keller Executive Search International

Editor-in-Chief overseeing editorial management and content strategy at IDM Brands. Leading content creation and maintaining high editorial standards in a modern media environment.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage all editorial staff and content workflows across digital and print platforms.
Own and manage the editorial budget in collaboration with relevant internal teams
Collaborate with senior leadership on online presence and content strategy
Define and enforce editorial best practices to ensure consistently high-quality output across all platforms
Serve as the final decision-maker on all published content
Cultivate and maintain a broad network of subject-matter experts, writers, policymakers, and other contributors to strengthen credibility and output.
Support strategic initiatives in partnership with senior leadership.
Expand the organization's investigative reporting capacity and develop long-form feature content.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in journalism or a closely related field; advanced degree a plus.
Minimum 7 to 10 years of professional journalism experience.
Minimum 2 - 3 years of experience leading editorial teams and managing editorial workflow.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong editorial judgment with the ability to make high-quality decisions quickly
**Preferred Qualifications**
Familiarity with modern audience-building techniques and media innovation.
Proven track record commissioning and editing ambitious investigative and long-form feature work.
Familiarity with purpose-driven organizations and audience or community engagement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) with company match

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Hard Skills & Tools

journalismeditorial managementcontent strategyinvestigative reportinglong-form feature writingeditorial best practicesaudience-building techniquesmedia innovation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationeditorial judgmentdecision-makingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in journalismadvanced degree in related field