Adword
Editor- (2 positions, 1 for Bilingual (Spanish & Italian), 1 for Polish)
Location: Remote
Contract Duration: 06months
Job description:
We are seeking a passionate and strategic Editor II to drive our digital books and spoken-word strategy. In this role, you will take full ownership of our storefronts for either the Spanish and Italian markets, or the Polish market. As an all-genre specialist, you will bridge the gap between commercial trends and diverse, representative programming, ensuring our listeners connect with the exact stories they are looking for.
If you have a solid grounding in books editorial or bookselling, hands-on experience with digital content, and a deep understanding of your regional publishing landscape, we want you on our team.
What You'll Do
- Own the Storefront: Take full ownership of the digital storefronts for your respective markets (Spain/Italy or Poland), acting as an all-genre expert who understands listener needs across every category.
- Drive Editorial Strategy: Develop, curate, and manage a high-priority set of editorial programs and campaigns.
- Create Compelling Copy: Write, review, and tag content for forward-facing editorial programs and internal communications.
- Build Publisher Relationships: Assess publisher-suggested titles, propose editorial-led promotions based on cultural trendspotting, and maintain strong ties with regional publishers.
- Leverage Data & Culture: Use quantitative performance metrics alongside qualitative cultural insights to continuously refine our editorial lens.
- Collaborate Globally: Work closely with regional cross-functional teams and the wider global Editorial team to share insights and champion books.
- Champion the Brand (Optional): Build a public editorial presence by attending book festivals, conventions, publisher previews, and cultural events.
What You'll Bring
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience editing, curating, or merchandising content at a digital-first platform, a publishing house, or a major books retailer.
- Language & Market Fluency: Native or professional bilingual fluency in Spanish and Italian (with a priority on Spanish) OR fluency in Polish, alongside strong English communication skills.
- Cultural Awareness: A deep empathy for your market's pop culture and publishing landscape, allowing you to curate resonant stories and quickly identify the right authors, series, and titles for any situation.
- Digital Merchandising Skills: Proven ability to tag content, curate complex storefronts, and manage digital audio/book campaigns simultaneously.
- Analytical Mindset: Comfort using both quantitative and qualitative data to inform and defend editorial decisions.
- Inclusive Curation: A track record of building and implementing diverse recommendations that reflect a broad range of cultures, people, and perspectives.
- Organizational Excellence: Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage tight editorial schedules across multiple regional markets.
- Bonus Points: Proven relationship-building skills within the publishing industry and a deep enthusiasm for the evolution of audio and spoken-word content.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in digital merchandising and your specific market expertise (Spain/Italy or Poland). Share a recent campaign, editorial program, or storefront curation project you are particularly proud of.
Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it to Prasanna . merugu @ randstaddigital . com and let's start the conversation!
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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