Zen Media Head of Editorial

Head of EditorialLocation: Remote, FL MiamiReports to: Head of PRCompanies supported: Zen Media + Optimum7 (sister companies)Manages: All editorial writers (full-time and freelance) across all programsPrograms overseen: Published MonthlyTM, AI Notices, AI Reputation, and upcoming AI visibility / perception / reputation programsAbout UsZen Media is the B2B PR and AI visibility agency helping enterprise software, healthcare technology, professional services, manufacturing, and eCommerce brands achieve measurable growth and industry leadership. By combining strategic content, earned media, social amplification, and our Published MonthlyTM AI visibility system, we influence buyers, shorten sales cycles, and drive ROI. Our work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Ad Age, and The Wall Street Journal.Optimum7 is our sister company - a technology and performance marketing partner powering eCommerce, custom development, and AI platform work (including ZAVITM, our AI visibility platform). Content across both brands is routed through a unified PR function to ensure consistent voice, quality, and strategic alignment across overlapping clients and audiences.About the RoleWe're hiring a Head of Editorial to own the editorial engine across Zen Media and Optimum7.You will oversee all editorial output across Published MonthlyTM, AI Notices, AI Reputation, and future AI-driven programs. You will manage the full writing team, set editorial standards, and act as the final quality gate before anything is published.This is a senior leadership role defining what "editorial excellence for AI visibility" means - ensuring content is on-brand, compliant, and optimized for both editorial placement and AI citation.You report to the Head of PR and work across two sister companies, multiple clients, and multiple content systems simultaneously.What You'll DoOwn the full editorial function across Zen Media + Optimum7Run editorial production across all programs (Published MonthlyTM, AI Notices, AI Reputation, new AI programs)Build editorial playbooks for new programs before launchManage full writing team (writers, contractors, freelancers)Act as final editorial gate before client delivery or publicationOwn editorial placement strategy and relationships with high-authority publications (DA 60+)Enforce compliance and editorial standards across all contentDefine and maintain writing standards for SEO, GEO (AI citability), AP Style, structure, and tonePartner with Head of PR and account teams on strategy and executionTrain writers on AI-first editorial craftWrite key high-impact pieces (bylines, launches, strategic thought leadership)Own editorial performance metrics (quality, speed, citation impact, approval cycles)What You Bring 7-10+ years editorial experience (Managing Editor / Editorial Director / Head of Content preferred)Proven experience managing editorial teams (writers + freelancers)Strong portfolio of published editorial work (including ghostwriting) at DA 60+ outletsAP Style masteryExperience with B2B industries (software, healthcare tech, manufacturing, services, eCommerce)Strong understanding of SEO and AI citability (GEO / LLM extraction principles)High-level editorial judgment (tone, compliance, accuracy, structure)Ability to run multiple editorial calendars and deadlines at scaleExperience improving and scaling writers and editorial systemsCalm, structured communication style and strong operational disciplinePreferred Experience Existing relationships with major trade or business editors (Forbes, Fast Company, WSJ, etc.)Experience building editorial teams or style guides from scratchExperience with AI visibility / Answer ShareTM / GEO frameworksWire services (PR Newswire, Business Wire, GlobeNewswire)Knowledge of structured data / schema / citation mechanicsExperience launching editorial programs or content systemsWhat We Value Excellence and precisionProblem-solving mindsetInnovation in AI-first editorial thinkingZero-drama collaborationContinuous growth and learningPurpose-driven executionWhy Join Zen Media + Optimum7 100% remote roleCompetitive senior-level compensationDefine editorial standards for AI-era content marketingDirect exposure to ZAVITM and Answer ShareTM performance dataLead editorial systems across multiple new program launchesOversight across two companies and multiple industriesClear path toward VP / Chief Content Officer levelCulture of excellence, integrity, and innovationReady to Lead the Editorial Bar for AI-First Content?If you want to define what editorial excellence looks like in an AI-discovery world and own the systems that power it, apply today.Learn more:Zen Media:https://zenmedia.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearezenmediaOptimum7: