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We are seeking a visionary Editorial Lead to launch and direct a regional digital entertainment publication on behalf of a world-leading global streaming platform. In this role, you will define the local editorial voice, adapt global brand playbooks for Mexican audiences, and oversee a fast-paced newsroom covering television, film, and digital pop culture. You will serve as the primary creative lead bridging daily communications with international client stakeholders while embedding advanced Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) across all digital content.

Key Responsibilities:

Define, launch, and maintain the overarching editorial line, content strategy, and publishing calendar for the Mexican market.
Review, edit, and QA all published pieces (syndicated localized content, transcreations, and original features) to enforce strict editorial standards and brand tone.
Lead and mentor a lean newsroom squad of digital journalists, video producers, and project managers.
Establish newsroom guidelines for SEO and GEO (entity tagging, structured Q&A formatting, and authoritative lore citations) to maximize search engine rankings and AI answer engine citations.
Maintain daily bilingual alignment with international client publishing teams and agency leadership.

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years leading digital editorial teams, entertainment newsrooms, or cultural media platforms in Mexico.
Bilingual Fluency: Advanced/fluent written and spoken English and Spanish (mandatory for international stakeholder collaboration).
Deep, intuitive expertise in Mexican pop culture, streaming series, cinema, and online fan communities.
Proven track record in data-informed editorial strategy, digital analytics, SEO principles, and generative search visibility.

About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.

This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.

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