Criminally Obsessed is a true crime brand dedicated to telling gripping, visually compelling stories across digital platforms. Our audience is highly engaged, socially native, and passionate about true crime—and we meet them where they are with smart, responsible, and binge-worthy content.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Managing Editor to oversee the daily editorial strategy and content creation for Criminally Obsessed, with a strong social-first mindset . This mid-level role is ideal for an editorial lead who is deeply immersed in true crime, understands what performs on social platforms, and is excited to be hands-on in shaping and producing content.
The Managing Editor will guide stories from ideation through execution with particular attention to how content is packaged, presented, and optimized for social audiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily editorial strategy for Criminally Obsessed, with a strong emphasis on social-first storytelling
- Assign, supervise, and review production of breaking news post, story-driven carousels, and in-depth short and midform video content
- Develop and refine story ideas with social performance in mind, from headline and hook to visuals and pacing
- Ensure content is optimized for all major social platforms, with a particular focus on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
- Manage editorial calendars, deadlines, and production workflows
- Maintain consistency in brand voice, tone, and visual identity across platforms
- Apply best practices for social publishing, including thumbnails, captions, metadata, and trends
- Monitor performance metrics and audience engagement to inform editorial decisions
- Uphold editorial standards, accuracy, and ethical considerations in true crime storytelling
Required Qualifications
- Strong passion for and knowledge of true crime content
- 7+ years experience writing and producing digital editorial content
- Hands-on experience producing or overseeing asset creation
- Demonstrated understanding of social media best practices across platforms, especially Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Solid understanding of creative development and storytelling across formats
- Keen eye for visual design and presentation
- Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working at a digital media, entertainment, or social-first brand
- Familiarity with social analytics and audience insights
- Experience collaborating with or managing freelance or staff contributors
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, trend-driven environment
Why Join Criminally Obsessed
- Play a key role in shaping the editorial voice of a popular true crime brand
- Create content for a highly engaged, social-native audience
- Work cross-functionally with writers, producers, designers, and editors
- Opportunity to grow editorial leadership skills in a multi-platform environment
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net .
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.
The base salary compensation range for this role is $97,500 to $130,000. In addition, this role may be eligible for a discretionary quarterly bonus, which would be awarded based on individual and company performance. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.
