Senior Content Talent Manager (US Market)

We’re building a high-performance content operation and are looking for a Senior Content Talent Lead to own and scale our writer ecosystem — with a strong focus on US-based talent.

This role is not about coordination. It’s about ownership.

You will be responsible for sourcing, vetting, onboarding, and managing a bench of professional freelance writers who consistently deliver high-quality content at scale. You’ll set the bar for quality, enforce standards, and ensure writers hit deadlines, follow briefs, and get paid correctly and on time.

You’ll work closely with Content Operations and Project Management, acting as the single point of accountability for writer performance, capacity, and reliability across the business.
 

Key Responsibilities

Writer Recruitment & Ownership

• Source, vet, and onboard high-quality freelance writers (primarily US-based)
• Build and maintain a scalable, reliable writer pipeline
• Set clear expectations, quality standards, and delivery rules

Content Execution & Performance

• Match writers to newsletters based on subject-matter expertise and writing style
• Assign topics, manage deadlines, and ensure consistent on-time delivery
• Review performance, give direct feedback, and remove underperformers quickly

Operations & Accountability

• Track deliverables, availability, and capacity across all writers
• Ensure accurate, timely payments and clean admin processes
• Identify talent gaps early and proactively recruit to fill them

Reporting & Improvement

• Report on writer performance, risks, and capacity to leadership
• Continuously improve workflows, briefs, and onboarding processes
   

Requirements

• Proven experience managing freelance or remote writers, including US-based talent
• Strong understanding of US content standards, tone, and expectations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• English level: C1 (required)
• Strong editorial judgment and high content-quality standards
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Confidence handling contracts, invoices, and payment workflows
   

Nice to Have

• Experience in newsletters, digital publishing, or media companies
• Background in performance-driven or growth-focused content teams
• Experience building talent pipelines from scratch