Editor-in-Chief – Senior

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants anywhere in the world.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the editorial strategy for all BlancVPN communications, which encompasses the website, blog, Telegram, emails, in-app copy, advertisements, and support texts.

• Align the editorial strategy with brand and growth objectives.

• Establish the Tone of Voice and ensure its consistent application across all channels.

• Create an editorial system that maintains quality without relying on personal review for every line.

• Define editorial standards, guidelines, and playbooks for the organization.

• Build, lead, and mentor the editorial team.

• Assign tasks, provide feedback, and elevate the skills of writers and copywriters.

• Oversee the blog and social content plan with measurable objectives.

• Collaborate with marketing, product, and support teams to ensure cohesive messaging.

• Acquire a deep understanding of the technical aspects of BlancVPN to manage VPN-related content effectively.

• Monitor content performance and convert successful strategies into repeatable editorial standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in both Russian and English (B2+).

• Over 6 years of experience in editorial or content roles.

• At least 2 years of experience as an editor-in-chief or lead editor in a digital product.

• Demonstrated success in creating a functioning editorial system, team, editorial policy, or process that operates independently.

• A systems-oriented approach emphasizing processes, guides, and standards rather than micromanagement.

• Strong editing abilities, including the capability to identify weak copy, articulate weaknesses, and enhance it.

• Proficiency across various formats such as landing pages, articles, posts, emails, in-app copy, and support replies.

• Experience in managing brand voice and establishing Tone of Voice standards across multiple channels.

• Leadership experience in hiring, onboarding, and nurturing writers.

• Strategic mindset that connects editorial decisions with brand and business objectives.

• Comfortable utilizing content metrics such as engagement, SEO, and conversion data.

• Nice to have: experience with VPN, technology, or subscription products.

• Nice to have: background in SEO and content distribution.

• Nice to have: experience in managing freelancers, translators, or agencies.

• Nice to have: experience in developing or refining a brand's Tone of Voice from the ground up.

• Nice to have: experience in executing consistent bilingual Russian/English content at scale.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from anywhere — fully remote, with exceptions for Russia, Belarus, China, Syria, Iran, Yemen, North Korea, and certain other regions.

• Enjoy a flexible 5-day workweek with a start time that loosely aligns with CET.

• Full home-office setup and equipment will be provided.

• Benefit from 40 flexible paid days off.

• Paid sick leave is included.

• Access to VHI.

• Participate in wellness programs.

• Language courses are available.

• Receive mental health support.

• Take advantage of a referral program.

• An annual development budget is provided.

• Participate in in-person team meet-ups.