Senior Content Manager, Israel

Literally Media is a digital publishing company that owns and operates a collection of highly successful humor and entertainment websites. This portfolio of iconic digital brands includes Cheezburger, eBaum's World, Know Your Meme, and Cracked, which have been dominating the entertainment market with over 40 million organic direct users a month, and a global reach of over 300 million users. Literally Media operates as part of the 44 Ventures group, founded by Israeli entrepreneur Jacob (Kobi) Nizri.

Be part of the most exciting and fulfilling company in the digital media space, where we reach millions of people across the world with fun, entertaining brands that everybody keeps coming back to.

Literally Media’s beloved and well-known staple site Cheezburger has been the ultimate one-stop shop for entertaining, funny, and share-worthy content since 2007. The site includes iconic brands like I Can Has Cheezburger, Fail Blog, Memebase, and Geek Universe.

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to work for one of the biggest publishers in the US (and the world!) right here from Israel. We’re looking for an experienced content editor who is also a leader at heart, and has a deep understanding of American internet culture, and tons of drive and ambition.

The role involves content writing as well as managing a small team of writers and editors.

The Senior Content Manager will be expected to attend meetings with colleagues and other company stakeholders outside of regular Israeli work hours (US-facing). The role is based in Herzliya and reports directly to Literally Media’s Israel site manager, who is also the editor-in-chief of Cheezburger.

Responsibilities:

●       Contribute to Cheezburger's daily content output with thoughtful, funny, and engaging listicles.

●       Lead the day-to-day management of the editorial team, which includes 4-5 full time staffers as well as freelancers.

●       Initiate and lead new ventures, content and distribution formats, and monetization opportunities for Cheezburger.

●       Work harmoniously within a talented and passionate group of editors, producers, and executives.

●       Be responsible for meeting company KPIs.

Qualifications:

●       Experience in managing a  small team.

●       Ability and desire to work from our Herzliya offices (on site 4 days a week. 1 day remote).

●       A deep understanding and interest in internet culture, online trends, memes, reddit, TikTok, etc.

●       Must have high level of English and excellent writing and grammatical skills.

●       Must have professional writing and editing experience, preferably for media or entertainment websites.

●       Must be able and willing to work and attend meetings outside of regular IL work hours (US-facing) according to need.

●       Must be a leader at heart and de facto, owning a go-getting, positive, ambitious, and KPI-oriented attitude.

Please forward your CV to: 

[email protected]

LM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment.