Managing Editor
| Company | Altruist |
|---|---|
| Location | San Francisco, CA, USA, Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Salary | $135000 – $165000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 6+ years editing and managing content in a go-to-market function, bonus if within B2B financial services, fintech, or SaaS organization
- Portfolio of work showing long-form clarity, SEO savvy, and voice consistency
- Proven record of running an editorial calendar and coaching writers
- Ideally looking for a B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields such as Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Advertising, etc.
- You’re technologically savvy and can easily get up to speed on modern tech stacks (i.e. Asana, Hubspot, Salesforce, Amplitude, Navattic, WordPress, Figma)
- The pride you put into every aspect of your work is unparalleled and undeniable
- Intentional dialogue is a superpower. You listen as well as you share your perspective with others
- We’re inspired by your unwavering determination to achieve success, no matter the adversity you face along the way
- Your confidence is brilliant, yet ego-less. You possess a strong knowledge base, the ability to discover the unknown, and are open to differing perspectives
- Identifying the problem is simply not enough. You’re instinctually creative with your approach in finding solutions to roadblocks
Responsibilities
- Plan, assign, and edit 4–6 long-form pieces per month across key distribution channels (blog, print, email, etc.)
- Evaluate, pilot, and document generative-AI and workflow-automation tools. Build repeatable prompts, fine-tune style guides for AI assistance, and train writers to use these systems so first drafts are produced 30-50 % faster without sacrificing quality or compliance
- Serve as final gatekeeper—line-edit, fact-check, and ensure compliance sign-off before anything ships
- Recruit, brief, and coach 2–3 writers; track cost, velocity, and performance
- Maintain a 90-day rolling editorial roadmap; run a Kanban board that shows status at a glance
- Deliver monthly dashboards on publish volume, organic traffic, and lead contribution; recommend adjustments
- Supply tight briefs, headlines, and pull quotes to the Multimedia Content Manager so video, podcast, and social assets stay on-message
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with the RIA industry