Editorial Lead - GAMINGbible in Manchester

Founded in 2012, LADbible Group is redefining entertainment and news for a social generation. Our global community engages with our content–spanning editorial, video, documentary and live – we reach 1 billion people each and every month. Our mission is to give the youth generation a voice by building communities that laugh, think and act. Using all major platforms, we’ve rapidly risen to become one of the world's largest publishers.

GAMINGbible is one of the world’s leading social publishers for gaming culture, reaching millions of fans across platforms every day. From breaking gaming news and viral moments to rounding up all the latest releases, we create content that connects with a global community of players. We’re now looking for an Editorial Lead to lead GAMINGbible’s editorial output – shaping strategy, driving audience growth, and delivering best‑in‑class content across web and social.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for defining and executing GAMINGbible’s editorial vision. You’ll lead a team of journalists, ensuring everything we publish is sharp, engaging, and with broad audience appeal. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across editorial, audience, social/video and commercial teams to grow reach, refine content strategy, and unlock new opportunities across platforms. This is a leadership role for someone who lives and breathes gaming culture, understands how audiences consume content today, and knows how to turn that into scale.

What the opportunity looks like:

• Own and execute GAMINGbible’s web editorial strategy
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of journalists
• Identify and commission standout content – from breaking news and viral moments to original formats and IP
• Ensure all output is aligned to GAMINGbible’s tone of voice and editorial standards
• Use data, analytics, and platform insights to inform decisions and optimise performance
• Work with stakeholders in social/video departments to drive audience growth through platform-native content across Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Threads and emerging channels
• Collaborate with Audience, SEO and Commercial teams to maximise reach and revenue opportunities
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations including rotas, workflow, and team performance
• Spot trends early and position GAMINGbible at the centre of gaming and internet culture conversations

Skills and experience we'd like you to have:

• Proven experience leading or managing a digital editorial team
• Deep understanding of digital publishing, social platforms, and audience growth strategies
• Strong track record of delivering high‑performing content at scale
• Strong understanding of how to write and package content to drive Search and Discover performance
• Experience working with platforms such as Facebook, Reddit, Instagram and Threads
• Highly data‑literate, with the ability to translate insights into actionable editorial strategy
• Excellent editorial judgement and a strong instinct for what makes content shareable and engaging
• Passion for gaming, online culture, and the communities that shape it
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, reactive newsroom environment

At LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work in the office 3 days per week. LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.