We are one of the leading tech-driven media and entertainment companies, producing uplifting content in 17 languages for people of all ages. Known for award-winning publisher boredpanda.com and TOP DIY channel Crafty Panda, we fight the world's boredom at an unprecedented speed: 160 million site views per month and 62 billion video views per year. Our team comprises over 500 creative individuals who work from 42 different countries and 3 offices, located in Vilnius, Lithuania.

We are excited to announce that we are currently looking for a talented Chief Operating Officer to join our team for the news and entertainment magazine “boredpanda.com”. Prepare to work for a leading publisher of uplifting and groundbreaking stories that cure boredom all over the world!

The COO of the Editorial Department will lead day-to-day operations with a strong focus on strategic growth and business development. This executive role is critical in ensuring operational excellence, launching high-impact initiatives, cultivating strategic partnerships, and driving innovation across the editorial business. The COO will be responsible for budget oversight, team performance optimization, and identifying new revenue opportunities and market expansions.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee day-to-day business operations and processes, including workflow optimization, resource allocation and performance management. Identify areas for process enhancement.

• Lead the ideation and conceptualization of cutting-edge media/content projects, exploring opportunities for innovation and growth;

• Analyze performance metrics, audience engagement data, and workflow analytics to drive continuous improvement.

• Manage a high-performing and wide profile team (Content, Marketing, Monetization) and ensure KPI delivery.

• Lead new projects to profitability through various user acquisition channels including socials and owned media;

• Develop business cases, outlining the strategic rationale, financial projections, and expected outcomes for projects with high market potential;

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in market trends, leveraging this knowledge to drive innovation within the organization.

• Oversee day-to-day business operations and processes, identify areas for process enhancement;

• Manage and optimize company resources, including human capital and technology.

What We Expect:

• Proven Experience of Leading Departments, Projects, Startups, ideally experience in C-level roles;

• Experience in Marketing, Audience Distribution, Growth is a must;

• Experience with Content / Publishing would be a strong advantage;

• Experience in leading high scale projects would be considered a strong advantage, otherwise exceptional interest in building and kickstarting projects is necessary;

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and guide multidisciplinary teams;

• Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and identify business opportunities;

• Passion for innovation and growing new initiatives across different industries;

• Proven track record of building successful projects from scratch;

• Fluency in English and Lithuanian (both written and verbal).

Salary: 8 000 - 12 000 eur/gross + attractive performance-based bonuses. We are open to discuss your expectations based on your background and experience.

What We Offer:

• We'll foster your growth: get encouraged to train your extra skills, talents or passion and apply them at work;
• We'll cover your health: private health and accident insurance will be at your service after the first 3 months with us;
• We'll celebrate your success: bonuses for weddings, childbirths, referred friends, and more;
• We'll give you memories: immerse yourself in themed parties, team buildings, and other events.