Managing Editor

at  GrowthX Labs

We’re seeking a Managing Editor who’s passionate about exceptional writing and views AI as a tool to enhance the creative process. At GrowthX, you’ll collaborate with clients like Reddit and Ramp, leveraging AI to elevate content creation without sacrificing quality.
(This is a fully remote role. The only requirement is 4 hours of overlap with the West Coast.)

REQUEST 2: IMPROVE THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF THIS BLOG POST

Below is the opening paragraph of a blog post about praising teams for good work. Your task is to improve and rewrite this paragraph. Feel free to change it however you see fit.
Client: https://homebase.com/
Post title: How to Praise a Team for Good Work
Intro paragraph:
“Employee recognition is an important aspect of workplace management. Praising team members for their good work can lead to increased job satisfaction and improved productivity. There are various methods that managers can employ to show appreciation for their employees’ efforts. This article will discuss several ways to effectively recognize and praise team members for their contributions in the workplace. By implementing these strategies, managers can create a more positive work environment and foster better relationships with their staff”
Please provide your improved version of this paragraph, along with a brief explanation of the changes you made and why you believe they enhance the overall quality and appeal of the intro
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Our team usually reviews applications within a week, and we’ll get back to every applicant regarding the outcome and next steps.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
P.S.: If you use AI tools for your application, feel free to do so. Show us how you can use AI to enhance your work

THE ROLE: MANAGING EDITOR

We’re seeking a Managing Editor to oversee client accounts, working closely as an extension of their teams. You will dive deep into each client’s industry, challenges, history, and goals to create and execute content strategies that engage their audiences and drive meaningful results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS NEEDED

• Content Strategy & Creation: Develop and adapt content strategies aligned with client goals through thorough research and market analysis. Manage freelance writers, and oversee editorial processes with hands-on writing and editing to ensure quality and consistency. Openness to leverage AI tools for content creation is key.
• Client Partnership & Interaction: Build a deep understanding of each client’s business, industry, and audience to create effective content solutions. Communicate regularly with clients to gather feedback, understand new requirements, and present content strategies.
• Program & Project Management: Coordinate content programs, manage multiple projects, maintain schedules, and track deliverables to ensure on-time, high-quality content delivery.
• Team Collaboration: collaborate with internal teams—including Research Specialists, GTM Strategists, Freelancers, and the Automation Team—to meet client needs. Manage freelance writers.
• Quality Assurance: Review all content before client delivery to maintain high standards and alignment with client guidelines.
• SEO Optimization: Optimize content using a strong understanding of technical SEO, semantic search, on-page, and off-page SEO to drive organic growth and validate SEO efforts with measurable results. Proficiency in SEO tools such as STAT, Ahrefs, and SEMrush.
• Data-Driven: Utilize data-driven experimentation and analysis to inform content strategies, drawing insights from both quantitative and qualitative data. Familiarity with analytics platforms like Google Analytics.