Job Vacancy: Editor-in-Chief / Editorial Director for Partner Company
We are seeking a highly driven, professional Editor-in-Chief with a minimum of 3+ years of proven editorial experience to lead a digital media platform focused on innovation within Ukraine’s defense and military sectors for our partner company. This role demands a self-starter with an uncompromising commitment to quality journalism, an ability to meet demanding deadlines, and a deep interest in defense industry topics.
About the Project: Our client will serve as a trusted resource for insights into Ukrainian defense and military innovation, particularly focused on emerging startups and scale-ups that are driving progress within these sectors.
Target Audience: Audience of our client comprises investors, policymakers, corporations, and strategic partners throughout Europe. Objective is to connect Ukraine’s innovators with influential global allies, amplifying their impact and fostering meaningful partnerships.
Role Expectations: you will be expected to manage all editorial aspects of this platform with high standards and independence.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Extremely self-motivated and highly organized: Able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- Experienced in journalism and BtB media: With five or more years in a demanding editorial role, ideally with a focus on business, technology, or defense sectors.
- Able to manage multiple responsibilities and workflows independently: You will be responsible for content creation, editorial strategy, and sourcing contributors.
- Focused on quality and reliability: Able to consistently meet tight deadlines and deliver polished, impactful content to a high standard.
- Exceptionally skilled in interviewing and networking: Eager to establish connections with Ukrainian innovators and industry stakeholders, presenting their stories in a way that resonates with an international audience.
- Develop and lead editorial content with a strict focus on the defense and military innovation sectors in Ukraine.
- Establish and uphold a strong editorial standard, attracting and managing contributors who can provide high-quality insights.
- Identify and prioritize stories that are both timely and relevant to specialized audience.
- Maintain clear timelines and rigorous adherence to deadlines.
- Prepare for expansion by structuring workflows and managing resources effectively, with the goal of adding team members in 3-6 months.
- Minimum of 5 years of editorial experience in journalism, preferably with experience in business-to-business (BtB), technology, or defense.
- Proficiency in English (both written and verbal) is essential; candidates should demonstrate strong editorial and grammatical skills.
- Strong project management skills: Capable of overseeing multiple content projects and contributors with precision.
- A proactive, results-driven attitude: Able to set and achieve ambitious goals under pressure.
- A purposeful role within a mission-driven start-up with a focus on impactful journalism.
- Autonomy to shape editorial direction while contributing to a critical international cause.
- Opportunities for growth and professional development as the platform expands.