Editorial Coordinator

The Drum

Editorial Coordinator at The Drum managing content and events while engaging with industry leaders. Working cross-functionally to maximize editorial and event impact across the US market.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeMiami • Florida, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sit at the intersection of editorial, events, audience development and commercial strategy across the US market.
Bring together content, industry relationships and live experiences to create engagement opportunities.
Work directly with editors, journalists, event producers, commercial leaders and industry stakeholders.
Shape content opportunities around major industry moments and coordinate high-profile interviews.
Maximize the impact of The Drum's events and editorial platforms.
Manage editorial planning calendars related to events, conferences and industry activations.
Identify opportunities for editorial coverage and audience engagement.
Partner closely with editorial and events teams for content strategy alignment.
Support ongoing community-building efforts around industry influencers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5 years of experience in media, publishing, conferences, events, content marketing, partnerships, community engagement or a related field.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience coordinating stakeholders, contributors, speakers or external partners.
Proven ability to build relationships and communicate effectively across multiple teams and seniority levels.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
Ability to work independently, solve problems proactively and remain calm under pressure.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Experience within media, publishing, events, marketing, advertising or communications industries.
Familiarity with editorial workflows, content planning and event production processes.
Experience using CRM, project management, scheduling or editorial management platforms.
Knowledge of the marketing, advertising and media landscape.
Understanding of audience engagement, social media and content distribution strategies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

27 days PTO
401k retirement plan
Company-wide discretionary bonus scheme based on business performance
Enhanced family leave package
x2 paid volunteering days a year
Company-wide mentoring programme
Employee referral bonus
Company social events
Hybrid working
Early finish on Fridays
Dog friendly offices
Eye care vouchers and contribution towards glasses
Learning & Development fund/opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

content marketingeditorial workflowsevent productionaudience engagementcontent distribution strategiesproject managementstakeholder coordinationcommunity engagementmedia landscapemarketing

Soft Skills

organizational skillsproject management skillswritten communicationverbal communicationrelationship buildingattention to detailproblem-solvingindependencecalm under pressuremulti-priority management