About The Manual
The Manual is a leading online destination for men’s lifestyle content, delivering expertly curated articles on style, grooming, fitness, travel, food & drinks, gear, and more. We empower our readers to live better, smarter, and more confidently through high-quality, engaging, and actionable content.
We’re seeking an experienced Managing Editor to lead our editorial team, shape our content strategy, and ensure every piece of content meets our exacting standards for quality, voice, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit, proofread, and revise articles across all lifestyle verticals (style, fitness, grooming, food & drink, travel, etc.) to ensure clarity, engagement, and alignment with The Manual’s editorial standards.
- Optimize all published content for SEO and distribution platforms (Google Discover, Apple News, referral traffic), including keyword strategy, headline crafting, meta data, and mobile-first formatting.
- Uphold and evolve The Manual’s distinctive brand voice and style guide across every article.
- Provide constructive feedback to freelance and staff writers, guiding drafts from pitch to publish-ready.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, social media, audience development, and commerce teams to align content with business goals and audience growth strategies.
- Contribute to and help execute content strategy that capitalizes on trends while staying true to our mission.
- Oversee regular content refreshes and updates to maintain evergreen relevance and SEO performance.
- Analyze performance data (Google Analytics, Parse.ly, etc.) to inform editorial decisions and future planning.
- Manage the editorial calendar, assign stories, and ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.
- Plan, write, and produce our high-performing email newsletters.
- Own the editorial budget: track spending, review/approve freelancer invoices, and ensure projects stay within scope and financial guidelines.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- 5+ years of digital editing experience, ideally in men’s lifestyle, culture, or enthusiast publishing.
- Proven track record of editing and optimizing content that ranks well and drives significant traffic.
- Deep understanding of SEO best practices (keyword research, on-page optimization, content structuring for featured snippets, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with analytics platforms (Google Analytics 4, Parse.ly, Chartbeat, SEMrush, Ahrefs, etc.).
- Proficiency with WordPress (or similar CMS) and basic HTML knowledge a plus.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and thrive under pressure.
- Strong leadership and communication skills; experience managing freelancers or small teams is a strong plus.
- Existing portfolio or published clips showcasing lifestyle editing work required.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary & benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k), generous PTO)
- Opportunity to shape a leading men’s lifestyle brand
- Collaborative, creative, and fast-moving team culture
How to Apply Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter explaining why you’re the right fit for The Manual, and links to your portfolio or published work samples to jobs@digitaltrends.com with the subject line: "Managing Editor, The Manual - [Your Name]".
Applications without portfolio links or samples will not be considered.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97239
