Deputy Editor (Movies & Television)

 CBR is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Deputy Editor to help lead our Movies and Television coverage. This role is ideal for a seasoned editor with a strong editorial voice, solid leadership skills, excellent news judgment, and a deep passion for entertainment.

As Deputy Editor, you’ll play a key role in shaping daily coverage, mentoring writers, tracking performance and ensuring CBR continues to deliver timely, authoritative and engaging content to a global audience.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily editorial operations for the Movies and Television verticals.
• Assign, edit and publish high-quality features, lists and evergreen content.
• Lead weekly staff meetings to communicate progress on traffic goals, announce site-wide initiatives, and support the team.
• Participate in weekly meetings with management to assess operations, traffic goals, and discuss content initiatives.
• Guide writers on tone, structure, SEO best practices, and CBR’s editorial standards.
• Identify coverage opportunities around breaking news, trends, and audience interests.
• Help plan short and long-term content strategies to drive traffic and engagement.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to editorial guidelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with senior editors and other verticals as needed.

Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in senior editing roles (managing editor, deputy editor, editor-in-chief, senior editor) of a digital publication specializing in film, television and/or related content.
• Strong subject-matter expertise in Movies or Television (one primary focus required).
• Ability to efficiently write and edit high-quality content.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong understanding of SEO, analytics and performance-driven content
• Ability to balance editorial quality with traffic and production goals

Only applicants who possess the necessary skills and experience will be contacted, and only applications containing a resume will be considered. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included.

Please note that the next steps in the hiring process involve both a writing evaluation and an interview.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send us the following documentation:

• Your CV
• A cover letter

Our hiring team will review your application and contact you if we believe that your experience could be a match for this role.

Please note that a writing evaluation may be required as part of our application process.

CBR is part of the Valnet Publishing Group.  

Valnet, founded in 2012, is a global digital publishing and media investment Company that owns and operates over 25 authoritative brands across diverse verticals, including entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, lifestyle and travel. 

Valnet is committed to producing premium content, and we therefore require all our contributors to adhere to our Editorial Standards, including a prohibition on using Artificial Intelligence.