Editor in Chief

StartupHub One of wecancity Products

StartupHub.today is a next-generation business and startup intelligence platform.

We don't publish noise. We publish clarity.

Our mission is to help founders, operators, and decision-makers see the full picture behind startups, markets, and business models beyond trends, hype, and headlines.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Content Lead to own, shape, and elevate StartupHub's editorial direction.

This role is not about writing alone.

It is about leading content as a product ensuring quality, consistency, credibility, and strategic alignment across all published materials.

You will work closely with the Founder (Editor-in-Chief) and manage writers, researchers, and the content workflow from idea to publication.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership

Define and maintain StartupHub's editorial voice, tone, and standards

Translate platform vision into clear content directions and briefs

Ensure every published piece delivers insight, not repetition

Content Planning & Strategy

Build and manage the editorial calendar

Prioritize topics based on relevance, impact, and strategic value

Balance short-form articles, deep dives, and reports

Content Review & Quality Control

Review, edit, and approve all content before publication

Ensure factual accuracy, clarity, structure, and depth

Maintain consistency across different writers and formats

Team Management

Lead and mentor writers, contributors, and researchers

Assign briefs and provide constructive editorial feedback

Coordinate with Content Operations to ensure smooth workflows

Collaboration & Alignment

Work closely with Research, Design, and Operations teams

Align content with SEO, distribution, and platform growth goals

Act as the main editorial decision-maker after the Editor-in-Chief

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have

Proven experience as Managing Editor, Content Lead, or Senior Editor

Strong background in business, startups, entrepreneurship, or technology

Exceptional writing and editing skills in English (Arabic is a strong plus)

Ability to turn complex ideas into clear, structured, high-value content

Experience working with editorial workflows and approval cycles

Nice-to-Have

Experience with data-driven or research-backed content

Familiarity with startup ecosystems in MENA, GCC, or global markets

Understanding of SEO principles for editorial content (not keyword stuffing)

Experience working with remote, distributed teams

What Success Looks Like in This Role

StartupHub content feels consistent, confident, and credible

Articles are insightful, structured, and genuinely useful

Writers are aligned, motivated, and improving over time

The platform earns trust as a serious business intelligence destination

Why Join StartupHub

You will shape a platform from the ground up

Real editorial ownership and decision-making power

Work directly with the founder on vision and direction

No clickbait. No content farms. Just meaningful work