Executive Director, Audience Development & Content Strategy

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Audience Development and Content Strategy. This senior leadership role is pivotal in driving the global audience growth and engagement for the company's various editions. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading audience development and social promotion efforts, partnering with editorial teams to drive subscriber growth, and developing strategies to deepen engagement with existing subscribers. The role demands a relentless newsroom leader with a creative and strategic approach, capable of overseeing the company's app, social, and analytics functions worldwide. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fast-paced digital news publishing, a background in reporting or editing, and a proven track record in optimizing content for SEO, social platforms, and newsletters. Applicants for the Executive Director position at the company should possess a strong digital news and reporting background, with the ability to connect audience strategy to brand revenue opportunities. The role requires a professional with experience in managing teams, training staff, and a deep understanding of the regional nuances and best practices for the brand. The candidate must be adept at working with product and engineering teams to enhance traffic, retention, and revenue, and have a passion for news with a sense of urgency to deliver high-impact stories. Collaboration with editorial and video leadership is essential, as is the ability to represent the brand as a leader both internally and externally. The role also involves supporting global expansion efforts and hiring in new markets as needed.