Managing Editor

We are one of the leading tech-driven media and entertainment companies, producing uplifting content in 17 languages for people of all ages. Known for award-winning art and pop culture magazine boredpanda.com and TOP DIY channel Crafty Panda, we fight the world's boredom at an unprecedented speed: 160 million site views per month and 62 billion video views per year. Our team comprises over 600 creative individuals from 42 different countries and 3 offices in Vilnius, Lithuania.

We are excited to announce that we are currently looking for a Managing Editor of the Night Shift to join our News department. Prepare to take charge at a well-known global publisher that creates uplifting, engaging stories that cure boredom worldwide! If you’re passionate about news, thrive in fast-paced environments, and have a sharp editorial eye - this is your moment to make a real impact. 

What You Will Do:

• Work with a team of in-house and remote content creators and journalists;
• Compete against the world’s top publishers to be the first to cover breaking news;
• Review all content to ensure it meets high standards of quality and engagement;
• Optimize content strategy according to data to maximize views per article;
• Research various topics to identify trends, emerging issues, and unique angles for articles, determine which topics should be covered;
• Create and generate fresh, engaging, and attention-grabbing article ideas. This includes coming up with compelling headlines and angles.

What We Expect:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or another related field;
• Native-level English skills;
• Strong writing and editing skills: excellent writing and editing skills to craft high-quality articles and ensure they are free of grammatical errors, typos, and inconsistencies;
• Newsroom experience as editor, copy editor, reporter, managing editor or similar roles;
• Experience in finding and breaking exclusive stories would be an advantage;
• Current affairs knowledge: staying up-to-date with world events, entertainment news, and relevant trends. The candidate must deeply understand current affairs to identify relevant topics for articles;
• Time management skills: given the fast-paced nature of news and online content, the editor should be able to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks;
• Capability to work from 18:00 to 03:00, aligned with the Lithuanian time zone.

What We Offer:

• We'll foster your growth: get encouraged to train your extra skills, talents or passion and apply them at work;
• We'll celebrate your success: referred friends and more;
• We'll give you memories: team buildings, and other events.

If you meet these requirements, we will wait for your application! (Kindly provide your CV exclusively in English)

Selected candidates will be required to complete a test task. (Applicants who rely on AI to complete the test will not be considered).

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