Executive Editor, Education

Job Description

About IndieWire Edu: IndieWire Edu is an innovative new division within IndieWire, aimed at becoming the premier destination for individuals pursuing creative, sustainable careers in the entertainment industry. We offer a diverse range of content and experiences, including articles, videos, live and virtual events, screenings, and workshops. Role Overview: As the Executive Editor, you will spearhead the launch and strategic development of IndieWire Edu, focusing on scalable growth across content, events, programming, membership, and partnerships. This role demands a visionary leader with extensive industry expertise, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a track record of driving growth.

Key Responsibilities
• Working closely with the IW Editor-in-Chief and the Publisher, develop and execute a comprehensive multi-platform content strategy that drives revenue growth.
• Establish a year-round schedule of live and virtual events in key locations such as LA, NYC, and beyond.
• Create and implement a tiered membership program offering exclusive events, content, and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with Ampav to design and market engaging programming and content.
• Curate and manage panelists and moderators for all IndieWire Edu events.
• Identify and cultivate major content and sponsorship partnerships.
• Forge educational and sponsorship opportunities with leading film festivals, colleges, universities, studios, nonprofits, and other key organizations.
• Foster strong cross-departmental relationships within IndieWire, including editorial, sales, video, events, marketing, and social media, to ensure alignment with IndieWire's mission.
• Oversee budgeting and financial management, including monthly expenditure reviews.

As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Typical wage range: $135k - $150k plus annual bonus. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits. PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees.

As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC's paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an ''at-will position'' and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

About IndieWire:

For over 25 years, IndieWire has been covering the business and art of entertainment. With the respect of film and TV creators, executives, and passionate fans alike, IndieWire is known for being ahead of the curve with a unique editorial voice that combines in-depth industry reporting and analysis, breaking news, and its best-in-class Oscars, Emmys, and crafts coverage. IndieWire began in July 1996 as an online chat room and evolved to become one of the earliest online entertainment news outlets. As IndieWire grew, its coverage expanded beyond film festivals and the independent film industry to include all aspects of Hollywood and the expanding universes of TV and streaming and has continued to do so since being acquired by Penske Media Corp. in 2016.

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