Managing Editor (Contract)
About the Role
We are seeking a Managing Editor with a deep passion for the cryptocurrency industry, possessing a keen understanding of the latest trends, insights, and market dynamics that influence crypto culture. In this role, you will be responsible for creating engaging written content that resonates with a broad audience, ranging from newcomers to experienced investors.
As a highly skilled writer and editor with a creative flair, you will oversee the planning, writing, and editing of compelling articles, social media posts, newsletters, and product introductions. Additionally, you will lead a small team focused on generating long-form content that enhances user engagement and boosts SEO performance, all while ensuring that complex concepts are conveyed in a clear and accessible manner within the fast-evolving crypto landscape.
If you are a talented individual with a love for writing and editing and a strong affinity for the world of cryptocurrencies, this role provides a unique opportunity to turn your crypto passion into a fulfilling career.
This position is initially a 15-month maternity cover contract, with the potential for permanency for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop educational content: Curate editorial content designed to educate existing users and attract new users to the cryptocurrency platform, focusing on providing insights into leveraging the crypto industry for financial freedom.
- Social media content creation: Generate engaging content ideas and captivating copy for various social media platforms, collaborating with the design team to create visually appealing static and animated content.
- Stay updated on trends: Keep abreast of market movements, emerging trends, and cultural developments in the cryptocurrency space to produce timely and relevant content for a global weekly newsletter audience.
- Oversee editorial projects: Support the creation of educational, product, research, and customer service content from diverse teams across the organization.
- Creative brainstorming: Actively propose innovative content ideas aligned with SEO goals and the evolving crypto landscape.
- Agility: Operate across different time zones, swiftly responding to breaking news, market shifts, and cultural events by producing high-quality content in real-time.
Key Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of blockchain technology, Web3, DeFi, NFTs, and the broader crypto domain.
- Proven experience in creating compelling written content across various formats including articles, newsletters, social media posts, press releases, and product descriptions.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, WordPress, and Generative AI Tools.
- Strong social media skills, particularly in crafting engaging content for crypto-centric platforms and mainstream channels.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure on multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of thriving in a dynamic environment. Remote work is preferred, ideally based in Asia.
Why Join Us?
- Become a part of shaping the narrative in the crypto industry, catering to an avid online community.
- Collaborate with an innovative, forward-thinking team that values creativity and bold concepts.
- Influence the brand voice within one of the most rapidly evolving industries globally.
