Editor-in-Chief

Overview

The personal and professional development media space is evolving fast, and our partner is looking for the right leader to shape its next chapter. IDM Brands is seeking an Editor-in-Chief on their behalf to take full editorial ownership of a well-established media brand and lead its content strategy in a lean, high-performance, AI-first environment.

This is a hands-on role for a modern editorial operator who leads by doing, works directly with senior leadership, and brings both creative instinct and a genuine comfort with AI tools to produce high-quality content at scale. The role is fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

The media landscape is evolving fast, and our partner is looking for the right leader to shape its next chapter. IDM Brands is seeking an Editor-in-Chief on their behalf to take full editorial ownership of a well-established media organization and lead its content strategy forward.

This is a hands-on role for a modern editorial leader who serves as the final authority across all platforms, works directly with senior leadership, and brings both creative instinct and rigorous standards to produce high-quality content at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

Base Salary: $140,000 to $160,000 depending on experience

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Both IDM Brands and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. For all positions, whether with IDM Brands or our clients, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, skin color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Commitment to Diversity: IDM Brands and its clients are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals are valued and respected.

Reasonable Accommodations: Both IDM Brands and our clients are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and pregnant individuals. We engage in an interactive process to determine effective, reasonable accommodations.

Compensation Information: For client positions, compensation information is available in the job post. If not provided, it will be shared during the interview process in accordance with applicable laws. When required by law, salary ranges will be included in job postings. Actual salary may depend on skills, experience, and comparison to current employees in similar roles. Salary ranges may vary based on role and location.

Compliance with Laws: Both IDM Brands and our clients comply with federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Workplace Harassment: Both IDM Brands and our clients expressly prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on race, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

E-Verify Participation: IDM Brands and/or our clients may participate in E-Verify. Information about E-Verify participation will be provided during the application process where applicable.

Privacy and Pay Equity:

• California Residents: For more information about the categories of personal information we collect for recruiting and employment purposes, please review our Privacy Policy at www.idmbrands.com.
• Colorado, Nevada, New York City, California, and Washington Residents: Compensation information is available in the job post or will be provided during the interview process if not initially available.

Both IDM Brands and our clients are committed to pay equity and conduct periodic pay equity analyses in accordance with applicable laws.

State-Specific Information:

• Rhode Island: We do not request or require salary history from applicants.
• Connecticut: We provide wage range information upon request or before discussing compensation.
• New Jersey: We do not inquire about salary history unless voluntarily disclosed.

Veteran Status: Both IDM Brands and our clients provide equal employment opportunities to veterans and comply with applicable state laws regarding veteran preference in employment. If you are a veteran, please inform us during the application process.

Genetic Information: In accordance with federal and state laws, both IDM Brands and our clients do not discriminate based on genetic information. We do not request or require genetic information from applicants or employees, except as permitted by law.

Local Laws: Both IDM Brands and our clients comply with all applicable local laws and ordinances regarding employment practices in the areas where we operate.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

IDM Brands and our clients may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the recruitment and candidate evaluation process. These tools are used exclusively to support human decision-making by helping to review and assess candidate qualifications and materials. AI is never used to automatically reject, disqualify, or make final hiring decisions about candidates. All AI-assisted evaluations are reviewed by experienced recruitment professionals, and all hiring decisions are made by qualified human recruiters.