Top Media Agency Seeks Full Time/Remote Head of Content Editing [Management Role]

About Media Scaling Most agencies “manage social.” We guarantee results. Media Scaling partners with top creators and brands and guarantees 5M–500M real, organic views in 12 months with short-form content. So far, we’ve: • Generated 9B+ organic views • Posted 550,000+ times • Added 24M+ followers/subscribers for clients We believe we’re the best in the world at what we do. Our Core Values are Greatness, Integrity, Creativity. This is not an editor role. This is a leader of editors role. You will own the performance, engagement, and output quality of our 40+ global video editors. You are responsible for building a high-performance editing organization: where output is fast, quality is consistent, and underperformance is handled quickly. Think of this role as a Head Coach of a Global Editing Team, not a player. What You’ll Do: Own Editor Performance • Set and enforce clear output and quality standards • Track editor-level KPIs (speed, revisions, retention performance of content) • Identify underperformance early and act fast Lead and Manage a Global Team • Directly manage 40+ overseas editors • Maintain engagement, morale, and accountability across time zones • Create a culture of high standards and ownership Train and Develop Editors • Own onboarding and ramp for all new editors • Build training systems, SOPs, and editing playbooks • Continuously upskill the team based on what’s working in content Enforce a High-Performance Bar • Coach up or transition out underperformers quickly (~2-3 weeks) • Maintain a team of A-players only • Eliminate bottlenecks and excuses Improve Systems & Scale • Standardize editing frameworks across clients and niches • Identify inefficiencies in workflows and fix them • Partner with leadership to scale output without sacrificing quality Operate as an Owner • Treat the editing team as a performance engine • Balance speed, quality, and cost efficiency • Make decisions based on data, not emotion What We’re Looking For You are: A Proven People Leader • You’ve managed large teams (ideally remote or overseas) • You know how to drive performance—not just maintain relationships Operationally Strong • You think in KPIs, scorecards, and systems • You’ve built or improved workflows at scale High Standards, Low Tolerance for Mediocrity • You are comfortable making fast personnel decisions • You don’t carry underperformers Deeply Familiar with Short-Form Content • You understand what makes content perform on TikTok, Reels, Shorts • You can translate performance into editing direction Structured and Systems-Driven • You build repeatable processes, not chaos • You document and standardize what works Calm, Direct, and Decisive • You can manage a high-volume team without getting reactive • You give clear, direct feedback Minimum Requirements • 3-5+ years managing editors or creative teams • Experience managing remote or international teams • Strong understanding of short-form content performance • Proven track record improving team output and efficiency • Excellent communication and leadership skills How We Pay Base: $50k/annually Performance-Based Upside: We reward operators who build fast, efficient, high-performing teams. Bonus Earnings: • You will earn bonuses based on Editors' efficiency + content performance. Earn up to $75k-80k/year. (Full comp structure explained during interview process.) How We Train & Filter We do not hand this role out lightly. You will go through a hands-on evaluation period: • Review and diagnose editor performance scenarios • Provide feedback on real edits • Show how you would improve systems and team output Only those who meet our bar step into full ownership. Who This Is NOT For • Someone who wants to edit instead of lead • Someone who avoids hard conversations • Someone who tolerates inconsistency or excuses • Someone who needs structure instead of building it Who This Is For • Someone who wants to run a high-performance creative operation • Someone who takes pride in building elite teams • Someone who moves fast, makes decisions, and owns outcomes International applicants welcome, must be fluent in English. Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Referral program Work Location: Remote