Managing Editor, Digital Strategy – Operations

Hearst Networks EMEA

. Serve as the strategic and operational leader for A+E Global Media’s owned and operated digital properties, including History, A&E, and Lifetime sites and apps .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $147,607 - $172,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in digital media strategy, website operations, and partnership management, with a strong focus on driving audience engagement and revenue growth through effective project management and cross-functional collaboration.

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Digital Media StrategyWebsite Operations ManagementPartnership DevelopmentRevenue StrategyProject Management

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Hard Skills

Digital Monetization ModelsPerformance Data AnalysisWebsite Growth StrategiesCross-Functional Project LeadershipBusiness Development

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailInfluencing Without AuthorityResponsiveness

Industry Keywords

Audience EngagementTraffic GrowthContent StrategyVendor ManagementMarket Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the strategic and operational leader for A+E Global Media’s owned and operated digital properties, including History, A&E, and Lifetime sites and apps
Drive website growth, evolution, and day-to-day effectiveness
Develop and execute the website strategic roadmap with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Increase audience engagement, traffic, revenue, retention, and platform value
Translate business objectives into digital priorities, initiatives, and measurable goals
Monitor website performance, audience behavior, competitive activity, and industry trends
Partner with editorial, content strategy, product, technology, marketing, sales, and analytics teams
Manage and cultivate external partner, vendor, platform, technology provider, and strategic collaborator relationships
Evaluate potential partnerships and coordinate partner-related initiatives and commitments
Establish partnership goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics
Develop monetization opportunities across sites and assess business cases for products, features, and partnerships
Track financial and performance results and recommend adjustments
Ensure monetization initiatives support user experience and brand standards
Collaborate with Research, Ad Sales, and Marketing on audience insights and impression delivery
Lead planning and cross-functional rollout of new website features, products, tools, and experiences
Define project scope, objectives, milestones, dependencies, and launch requirements
Coordinate stakeholder communication, testing, training, launch materials, and post-launch analysis
Identify risks, resolve roadblocks, and keep initiatives on schedule
Establish feedback loops to evaluate performance and guide improvements
Represent the SVP and department leadership in selected meetings and initiatives
Report directly to the SVP, Head of Digital Editorial and Creative

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in digital media, website operations, product, business development, partnerships, revenue strategy, or a related field
Experience leading website, platform, or digital product initiatives from strategy through launch
Demonstrated success managing external partnerships and cross-functional projects
Understanding of digital monetization models, including advertising, sponsorships, commerce, subscriptions, or other online revenue opportunities
Strong executive communication, presentation, organizational and project-management skills
Proven ability to analyze performance data to make sound business decisions and translate insights into clear recommendations
Exceptional judgment, discretion, responsiveness, and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities, influence without direct authority, and work effectively in a matrixed organization
Must be commutable to an A+E Global Media office location; this posting is based in New York City
Ability to work in the office 3 times per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive target: 17.50%
Healthcare coverage
401k matching
Competitive total compensation package
Hybrid work environment with collaboration in office 3 times per week