Music Deputy Editor

Collider is the #1 entertainment website for up-to-the-minute news on blockbuster movies, TV shows, video games, comic books, music, and more. As a worldwide leader in entertainment coverage, Collider operates at a rapid pace and is always looking for experienced, passionate contributors who can produce original, high-quality content in a timely manner.

We’re currently seeking an experienced and strategic Deputy Editor to help lead our music vertical. This is a rare opportunity to shape the voice and direction of Collider’s growing music coverage, mentor a talented team of contributors, and drive editorial strategy grounded in data, creativity, and cultural insight. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic through smart, audience-first content planning. If you’re a passionate editor with a sharp eye for trends and a deep love of music across genres, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Responsibilities

• Participate in both team and site leadership
• Liaise with in-house Valnet resource team regarding team progress, challenges, needs
• Attend daily editorial pitch meetings whenever possible to provide pitch feedback and maintain editorial vision
• Lead weekly staff meetings to communicate progress on traffic goals, announce site-wide initiatives and updates, and offer team support
• Lead weekly model meetings with Valnet supervisors to communicate staff bandwidth, and track progress on traffic goals and output initiatives
• Create and implement a plan for sustained growth
• Audit the site to determine what is being done well, and identify areas that need change or improvements
• Propose and implement effective solutions for achieving the ambitious output/sessions targets
• Content planning
• Research and identify topics and content types that will drive traffic using Google Analytics and other available data sources; find ways to greatly expand our current coverage
• Source stories and angles for the writers/editors
• Maintain and optimize a robust catalog of music articles
• Team management, development, and personnel growth support
• Building and leading a team of new writers
• Liaise with HR and participate in talent acquisition efforts
• Source and identify potential editor candidates
• Lead editor interviews
• Approve writer application samples
• Coordinate with the training team to maintain up-to-date training systems and assist with Lead Editor training and onboarding
• Oversee and manage writers and editors on the vertical
• Ensure team is maintaining output targets and quality expectations; hold team accountable for missed opportunities
• Manage the internal development of both writers and editors
• Build an effective team of quality editors with technical skills and industry knowledge
• Provide feedback and ensure editors and adhering to Collider's publication standards, and are contributing/editing the necessary amounts
• Make the Collider team a positive, engaging space for music enthusiasts who want to contribute actively and grow with the team

Our Perks

• Competitive compensation.
• Consistent and timely payments.
• Flexible schedule.
• Remote freelance position to work from a location of your choice.
• Exposure to Collider’s large and passionate audience, which reaches 30M visitors per month, providing you an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Experience and Skills

• Relevant, experience in senior editing roles (managing editor, deputy editor, editor-in-chief) of a digital publication specializing in music content
• Ability to write
• Passion and background in all things music
• Image editing
• SEO
• Analytics (GA)
• Freelance writer management
• Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation by uploading it in the relevant fields below:

• Your CV
• A cover letter
• A sample article similar in nature to the content published on Collider.

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.

Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.

Collider is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.

Valnet , founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel.

Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.