Senior Media Executive

Position Title: Senior Editor / Head of Content Operations for Digital Publishing Brand Brand: Global Men’s Lifestyle Publication (U.S. & Español) Location: Hybrid — Mexico City • On-site once per week at offices in Santa Fe, CDMX • Remote the rest of the week Compensation: $80,000 – $100,000 MXN monthly, based on experience ⸻ Role Overview Adsocial is working alongside a global media publication to relaunch its digital content and digital media channels in the United States and Mexico. For this job, we are seeking a Senior Editor to lead and scale the brand’s digital content operations across multiple high-growth categories and platforms. This is a senior leadership role for a seasoned digital media executive with deep editorial judgment, operational discipline, and a strong understanding of modern content ecosystems. This role will oversee digital category channels — including Crypto, Gaming, Fitness, Health, Fashion, and Finance — as well as act as a key editorial leader for the Español media channel. The Senior Editor will be responsible not only for what we publish, but how we operate: managing teams, setting standards, enforcing brand voice, scaling output, and ensuring content excellence across web and social platforms, in English and Spanish. ⸻ Key Responsibilities Editorial Leadership & Strategy • Own and execute the editorial strategy for brand’s digital category channels and español channels. • Define content pillars, tone, quality standards, and editorial guidelines across all verticals. • Ensure all content aligns with brand’s DNA: bold, aspirational, sophisticated, and culturally relevant. • Balance editorial integrity with performance-driven content goals (traffic, engagement, growth). Content Operations & Execution • Oversee end-to-end content production for web and social platforms. • Manage publishing calendars, workflows, and deadlines across multiple teams and verticals. • Ensure consistent, high-quality output at scale without sacrificing editorial standards. • Collaborate with leadership on long-term content planning and growth initiatives. Team Management • Lead and manage a multidisciplinary content team, including: • Copywriters • Social Media Editors • Graphic Designers • Video Editors • Journalists / Contributors (as needed) • Hire, onboard, mentor, and evaluate editorial talent. • Establish clear roles, KPIs, and accountability across the team. • Foster a culture of excellence, speed, creativity, and ownership. Bilingual Content Oversight • Oversee content production in English and Spanish. • Ensure cultural relevance, linguistic accuracy, and editorial consistency across markets. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with social, video, design, growth, and commercial teams. • Align editorial initiatives with audience growth, monetization, and brand partnerships. • Support sponsored and branded content initiatives while maintaining editorial credibility. ⸻ Required Experience & Qualifications • 10–15+ years of experience in digital publishing, media, or editorial leadership. • Proven experience running content operations at scale for a major digital media brand. • Strong background in digital-first publishing (web, social, video). • Experience managing cross-functional creative teams. • Deep understanding of audience-driven content and modern media consumption. • Fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal). • Strong editorial judgment and ability to maintain brand voice across diverse categories. • Experience working with analytics, performance metrics, and content optimization is a plus. ⸻ Ideal Candidate Profile • A seasoned media executive who has “seen it all” and knows how to build sustainable content systems. • Equally comfortable with high-level strategy and hands-on execution. • Strong leader who can inspire creatives while enforcing structure and discipline. • Culturally aware, digitally native, and tuned into global trends in media, culture, and business. • Passion for lifestyle, culture, and the categories that the brand represents. ⸻ Why Join this project? • Lead the next phase of growth for an iconic global media brand. • Build and shape category-defining digital channels from the ground up. • High-impact leadership role with real ownership and autonomy. • Competitive compensation and flexible hybrid work model. • Opportunity to influence culture, conversation, and digital media at scale.