Head of Editorial (Factual Content)
Head of Editorial – Aviation and Civil Engineering YouTube Content
An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, well-funded factual entertainment digital media business operating at the cutting edge of the creator economy.
This particular role will be focussing on the aviation and mega projects engineering sectors so requires someone with either a passion for the subject or strong technical knowledge of the space.
The company partners with established, factual content creators who have scale and engagement to build premium content brands with global reach. Its flagship output is known for editorial authority, deep research, authoritative storytelling, and cinematic production—and the next phase of growth will see expansion into new formats, platforms, and subject areas.
The Role
- Own the editorial and creative strategy for a flagship creator-led brand
- Act as a close strategic and creative partner to a the founding creator
- Translate a distinctive personal vision into scalable, high-quality output
- Define and protect editorial standards, accuracy, and brand consistency
- Oversee development of long-form and short-form content across key platforms; YouTube, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram. Etc.
- Lead expansion into new channels, formats, and creator-led initiatives
- Use audience data and platform insight to guide growth and innovation
- Align creative decisions with commercial goals, partnerships, and revenue
- Manage and develop a multidisciplinary editorial and production
About You
- Senior experience in video content, editorial publishing, digital media, documentary, or creator-led content
- Proven ability to work in close partnership with creators or presenters
- Editorial credibility and knowledge of aviation and civil engineering mega projects
- Strong editorial judgement with a credibility-first mindset
- Comfortable balancing storytelling ambition with commercial realities
- Data-aware, platform-savvy, and excited by the evolving creator economy
Why Join
- Build and scale a globally recognised content brand
- Work remotely with flexible hours
- Operate in a high-trust, high-ambition environment
- Help shape the future of premium creator-led media