Editorial Team Lead

Vietcetera is a leading digital media company in Vietnam, known for its high-quality, engaging, and insightful content. Written content has always been our signature strength, shaping conversations around business, culture, and lifestyle for a young, globally-minded audience.

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Editorial Team Lead to drive our content direction, oversee editorial quality, and manage a team of writers and contributors. This role requires a passionate storyteller, a sharp editor, and a strong leader who can balance creative vision with operational efficiency.

1. Writing, Editing, Publishing & Quality Control

• Provide top-level writing and editing, ensuring all published content meets Vietcetera’s editorial standards.

• Supervise bilingual content adaptation (EN-VN & VN-EN) to ensure accuracy, nuance, and cultural relevance.

• Work closely with SEO specialists to optimize content for search performance without compromising storytelling.

2. Editorial Strategy & Content Development

• Define and execute Vietcetera’s editorial strategy, ensuring alignment with audience interests and business goals.

• Oversee the production of high-quality, original, and engaging content in both English and Vietnamese.

• Guide the team in identifying trending topics, emerging themes, and content opportunities to enhance Vietcetera’s thought leadership.

• Ensure consistency in editorial tone, style, and storytelling quality across all platforms.

3. Team Leadership & Contributor Network

• Manage and mentor the Editorial Team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture.

• Oversee content assignments, workflow, and deadlines to ensure smooth operations.

• Expand and maintain relationships with freelance writers, industry experts, and guest contributors.

• Establish clear editorial guidelines, processes, and best practices to uphold content quality.

4. Cross-Department Collaboration

• Partner with Marketing, AV, and Vietcetera’s vertical teams to ensure editorial content is well-integrated into broader media strategies.

• Advise on high-impact written content for digital and social media channels.

• Collaborate with the Business Team to explore monetization opportunities for editorial content.

5. Performance Analysis & Growth

• Work closely with the Digital Growth Manager to monitor content performance metrics (traffic, engagement, conversions) and adjust strategies accordingly.

• Identify opportunities to expand Vietcetera’s readership, both domestically and internationally.

• Continuously refine editorial workflows for efficiency and impact.

WHO YOU ARE 

• A strong editorial leader with a passion for storytelling and digital media.

• A creative storyteller with a deep love for content creation—not just in articles, but also in curating events, hosting podcasts, and developing newsletters.

• A fast and strategic thinker who can balance creative vision with execution.

• An experienced writer and editor, able to shape content that resonates with global and local audiences.

• Bilingual in English and Vietnamese, with strong editing skills in both languages.

• A natural communicator and mentor, able to inspire and develop a high-performing editorial team.

• Familiar with SEO, digital publishing, and audience engagement strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in journalism, media, or content creation, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

• Proven ability to manage a team of writers and editors, as well as external contributors.

• Strong track record in producing and editing high-quality content in both English and Vietnamese.

• Experience working in a digital-first media environment with an understanding of audience growth strategies.

• Knowledge of content management systems (CMS) and analytics tools is a plus.

To apply, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, please include:

• Your top 3 areas of interest from the following categories, ranked in order of preference:
• Business/Startups/Entrepreneurship
• Music
• Food, Travel, Culture
• Careers
• Wellness, Health
• Lifestyle

Your perspective on using AI tools in content creation—how you see AI shaping the future of editorial work, and how you would integrate AI tools into your workflow