designboom job position available: managing editor
Role: Managing Editor
Location: remote
Reports to: Editor-in-Chief
about designboom
designboom is one of the most recognized design media brands in the world. We bring together design, architecture, art, and technology to spark creative thought and global dialogue.
We’re driven by a simple philosophy: Utopian Optimism and a What If mindset. We believe design isn’t decoration, it’s transformation. One idea, one spark, can outshine the noise and move us forward.
the role
We’re looking for a Managing Editor to run the daily heartbeat of our newsroom.
You’ll own the editorial workflow end to end: shaping the calendar, guiding the team’s output, guarding the quality of every piece we publish, and writing your own stories along the way. You’ll be the operational brain behind a global publication, turning editorial vision into a reliable, high-quality publishing rhythm.
This is a role for a creative who wants to contribute, experiment, and grow with a brand that millions of designers, architects, and makers turn to every day.
what you’ll do
You’ll lead the editorial operation day to day, set the publishing pace, and make sure everything we put out carries the designboom voice. You’ll mentor and develop a small, talented editorial team, work closely with the Editor-in-Chief on what we cover and why, and collaborate across the wider business to keep our storytelling sharp and our standards high. You’ll also use what’s working (and what isn’t) to keep evolving how we tell stories.
what we’re looking for
– A real feel for design, architecture, art, or technology. You don’t need to be an expert, but you need to care.
– Editorial instinct and a high bar for quality. You know the difference between flat and meaningful, and you’re not afraid to push for better.
– Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines without dropping the ball.
– A fluent or native English writer with a sharp eye for what reads, looks, and sounds right.
– Comfort with modern, mobile-first content creation and ideally social platforms.
– A self-starter who thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative environment and isn’t afraid to pitch a weird idea. The best content often starts with What if?
– Willing to travel for key events through the year.
– The ideal candidate brings a solid network from within the design industry.
application
We’ll share the full picture, including the finer details of the role and our team, directly with candidates we think could be a great fit.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your detailed application, including CV, work samples, why designboom, availability and salary expectations at job@designboom.com
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