Head of New Business Unit (boredpanda.com)

Bored Panda is a leading publisher producing uplifting stories that kill boredom at an unprecedented speed: 150+ million page views per month. Our team consists of 500+ hardworking pandas who create content for 177 million followers on more than 200 social media channels. Bored Panda was named #1 Facebook page in 2017.
Now we are seeking a passionate Head of Business Unit to build a Breaking News department and A/B test new content categories to ensure growth.
What you will do:
- Build and lead a team of content creators, journalists, and editors across different time zones;
- Compete against the world's top publishers to be the first to cover breaking news;
- Hack processes and create tools to ensure we are the fastest in the market;
- Develop and optimize content strategy according to data to maximize views per article;
- A/B test new evergreen content categories (psychology, lifestyle, health, etc.);
- Review all content to ensure it meets high standards of quality and engagement;
- Implement and supervise performance-driven workflow for the production of articles;
- Take responsibility for KPI delivery and ensure growth.
What we expect:
- Experience in digital or growth marketing / business development in executive or similar roles;
- Experience in writing would be considered an advantage;
- Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to generate ideas for engaging content based on market trends;
- Creative approach and ability to make informed decisions backed up by data;
- Strong leadership ability to manage a team;
- Good judgment, competent decision-making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Fluency in English and Lithuanian (both written and verbal).
What we offer:
- Career opportunities (Bored Panda is growing day by day and with it – endless possibilities);
- Young, creative, friendly team and work in a dynamic atmosphere;
- Internal events, online training, and books;
- Private health and accident insurance;
- Life events compensation;
- Team-building budget and events;
- Pet-friendly office.
Salary: Total compensation 6600 - 9900 eur / gross (fixed and variable parts, depending on results)
- Team
- Management
- Role
- Head of Business Unit
- Locations
- Bored Panda
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Monthly salary
- €6,600 - €9,900

About Bored Panda
We are one of the leading digital media and entertainment companies globally, producing positive, engaging and original content in 17 languages for people of all ages.
Known for award-winning art and pop culture magazine Bored Panda and TOP DIY channels like Crafty Panda, we fight the world's boredom at an unprecedented speed: 160 million page views per month and 62 billion video views per year.
Head of New Business Unit (boredpanda.com)
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