Managing Editor, Criminally Obsessed Daily Feed, Mt Pleasant

Managing Editor

Criminally Obsessed is a true crime brand dedicated to telling gripping, visually compelling stories across digital platforms. Our audience is highly engaged, socially native, and passionate about true crimeand we meet them where they are with smart, responsible, and binge-worthy content. We are seeking a Managing Editor to oversee the daily editorial strategy and content creation for Criminally Obsessed, with a strong social-first mindset. This mid-level role is ideal for an editorial lead who is deeply immersed in true crime, understands what performs on social platforms, and is excited to be hands-on in shaping and producing content.The Managing Editor will guide stories from ideation through execution with particular attention to how content is packaged, presented, and optimized for social audiences. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily editorial strategy for Criminally Obsessed, with a strong emphasis on social-first storytellingAssign, supervise, and review production of breaking news post, story-driven carousels, and in-depth short and midform video content Develop and refine story ideas with social performance in mind, from headline and hook to visuals and pacing Ensure content is optimized for all major social platforms, with a particular focus on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.Manage editorial calendars, deadlines, and production workflows Maintain consistency in brand voice, tone, and visual identity across platforms Apply best practices for social publishing, including thumbnails, captions, metadata, and trends Monitor performance metrics and audience engagement to inform editorial decisionsUphold editorial standards, accuracy, and ethical considerations in true crime storytelling Required Qualifications Strong passion for and knowledge of true crime content 7+ years experience writing and producing digital editorial content Hands-on experience producing or overseeing asset creationDemonstrated understanding of social media best practices across platforms, especially Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Solid understanding of creative development and storytelling across formats Keen eye for visual design and presentationStrong editorial judgment and attention to detail Preferred Qualifications Experience working at a digital media, entertainment, or social-first brand Familiarity with social analytics and audience insights Experience collaborating with or managing freelance or staff contributors Comfort working in a fast-paced, trend-driven environmentWhy Join Criminally Obsessed Play a key role in shaping the editorial voice of a popular true crime brand Create content for a highly engaged, social-native audience Work cross-functionally with writers, producers, designers, and editors Opportunity to grow editorial leadership skills in a multi-platform environmentPlease note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc. Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.The base salary compensation range for this role is $97,500 to $130,000. In addition, this role may be eligible for a discretionary quarterly bonus, which would be awarded based on individual and company performance. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.Job Info Job Identification 16434 Job Category Production/News Locations 888 Allbritton Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, US (Hybrid) Job Schedule Full time