Content Director, Content Innovation Lab

Ready to lead the future of content creation at the intersection of innovation, technology, and storytelling? Join McClatchy’s Content Innovation Lab as a Content Director and help shape the next generation of digital brands that captivate passionate audiences nationwide.

At McClatchy, we’re building on a 169-year legacy of trust and excellence by embracing experimentation, AI-enabled tools, and data-driven insights — while keeping human creativity and editorial judgment at the heart of everything we do. Our Content Innovation Lab is where bold ideas meet fast execution, and where directors empower talented teams to deliver high-impact, audience-first content across travel, food, outdoor recreation, sports and more.

From barbecue to bourbon, water sports to hiking, and golf to college sports, we are going to develop a steady stream of reader-focused, high-quality content for national and regional audiences. The content directors will supervise teams of producers and writers, spurring creation and experimentation.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are energized by the challenge of launching new brands, experimenting with emerging technologies, and growing engaged communities, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Lead and inspire teams of content creators, driving experimentation and results across multiple passion topics.
• Use audience analytics and AI-powered insights and tools to guide editorial decisions and fuel content innovation.
• Collaborate on recruitment, hiring, and team building to ensure a diverse and dynamic talent mix.
• Move quickly to launch and grow new brands, adapting strategies based on real-time data and audience signals.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous learning — where every idea is tested and every audience matters.

Who You Are:

• A bold, collaborative leader energized by fast-paced change and experimentation.
• Fluent in both editorial judgment and audience analytics, with a knack for turning insights into action.
• Experienced in managing creative teams and passionate about building new brands from the ground up.

Join us to build the foundation for McClatchy’s next era — where talent, technology, and purpose come together to create content that matters.

What you’ll bring:

• The position requires a combination of knowledge and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, including education, experience, skills, and knowledge necessary to perform the job.
• 5+ years of management experience leading content teams and driving results.

What we'll bring:

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is between 90k - 120k annually. Individual base pay may vary within that range depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant education, department equity, training, geography, and local wage and hours laws.
• Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, wellness resources, and more.  For more information on McClatchy's benefit plan, please visit  McClatchyLivewell.com .

To apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and work samples.

 

 

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