Head of Sports Content / Editor-in-Chief

Growica is an affiliate company working in the iGaming niche.
Our core focus is building and developing affiliate websites. We are now launching a new news vertical, Sports & Esports/Gaming Media, and we are looking for a Head of Sports Content / Chief Editor to lead one of its directions: Sports.
About the project
This is a media vertical launch from scratch: you will build the editorial processes, content strategy, and team. You’ll have a lot of freedom in decision-making and minimal bureaucracy.
What you will do
Shape the editorial strategy and content plan for the direction.
Manage a team of journalists and editors: hire, onboard, and develop them.
Oversee content quality and bear final editorial responsibility for publications.
Introduce editorial standards and quality control processes.
Monitor the news landscape and respond promptly to news triggers:Sports: sports news and events.
Work with the SEO team to grow organic traffic.
Analyze content performance and make data-driven decisions.
What we expect
Experience managing an editorial team or content team in the Sports niche.
Experience in digital media for Western markets (sports publishers with an English-speaking audience).
Experience working with a Tier-1 audience and English-speaking editors, journalists, or content teams.
Hands-on experience building and scaling content processes.
Understanding of SEO principles for news websites.
Experience using AI tools for content.
English B2+.

What we offer

The opportunity to lead the launch of a new media vertical and influence its growth.
A competitive salary linked to currency exchange rates.
Medical insurance.
21 calendar days of paid vacation, with the option to carry over unused days.
Paid sick days.
Birthday gifts from the company.
Flexible working hours and the ability to plan your own working day.
Freedom in decision-making and in building processes, without unnecessary bureaucracy.
A professional team of like-minded people.
Resources and support to scale the direction.

💡 Important:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
If you do not receive a response within one working week after submitting your application, it means that we have decided not to proceed with your candidacy at this stage.
However, we will keep your résumé in our database and will be happy to get back to it if relevant opportunities arise in the future.
Thank you very much for your interest in the company, and we wish you success in your professional development.