Editorial Director

About the Role:

We are seeking a seasoned Editorial Director to lead our digital media team at BLAKSKILL LIMITED.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving editorial excellence, operational efficiency, and innovation in digital media. They will oversee daily newsroom operations, ensure timely content delivery, and maintain high standards of journalism.

• Collaborate with senior editors to set the editorial vision and direction.
• Supervise a team of writers, editors, and contributors to produce high-quality content.
• Develop and refine the editorial voice and tone to resonate with our target audience.
• Manage the editorial calendar to prioritize stories that align with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ideate and commission impactful, original, and investigative stories.
• Oversee the creation of special projects, reports, and multimedia content.
• Monitor emerging trends in technology and innovation to identify compelling angles and narratives.
• Partner with the insights team to ensure data-driven storytelling and content alignment with audience needs.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in journalism, digital media, or publishing, with at least 2 years in a leadership or editorial management role.
• Proven track record of producing high-quality, impactful journalism.
• Exceptional editorial judgment and writing/editing skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.