Content Team Lead- Literally Media

Literally Media is a digital publishing company that owns and operates a collection of highly successful humor and entertainment websites. This portfolio of iconic, retro digital brands includes Cheezburger, eBaum's World, Know Your Meme, and Cracked, which dominate 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 for all of the entertaining, funny, and share-worthy events that are happening on the Internet 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 Editorial Lead with high level of English, a deep understanding (and interest) in internet culture, managerial experience, and tons of drive and ambition.

The role involves creativity and team leadership, alongside actual hands-on content writing.

The role is based in Herzliya and reports directly to Literally Media’s Israel site manager.

Responsibilities: 

• Contribute to Cheezburger's daily content output with thoughtful, funny, and engaging original written pieces of content.
• Lead the day-to-day management of editorial teams, which include full time staffers as well as freelancers.
• Initiate and lead new ventures, content formats and distribution, and monetization opportunities for the Cheezburger brands.
• Work harmoniously within a talented and passionate group of editors, producers, and executives.

Qualifications:

• Experience in managing a team.
• A deep understanding and interest in American 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.