Director, Editorial Content (Rotten Tomatoes)

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Over the past twenty years, Fandango has built a network of direct-to-consumer digital brands, where 50 million+ fans unite to celebrate their love for movies, TV and streaming.  We take pride in serving fans throughout their entertainment journey from content discovery to theatrical moviegoing to watching at home. Our portfolio includes leading online movie ticketer, Fandango, which tickets for more than 31,000 U.S. movie screens; world-renowned entertainment review site, Rotten Tomatoes; and Fandango at Home (previously known as Vudu), the on-demand streaming service offering the industry’s best selection of 4K UHD titles and more than 250,000 new release and catalogue movies and next day TV shows. 

Rotten Tomatoes is seeking a forward-thinking and operationally strong Director, Editorial Content to join the team. This role will develop and produce content across Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango, and the new Rotten Tomatoes app. This role will lead the ideation, planning, and creation of articles, lists, and branded content - ensuring all output reflects the brand’s editorial voice and meets audience and platform needs. 

The Director, Editorial Content will also proactively identify opportunities to evolve editorial output through data insights, emerging formats, cross-functional collaboration, and content innovation. 

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities: 

Editorial & Strategy Leadership 

• Drive the editorial strategy and maintain tone across Rotten Tomatoes' digital platforms, ensuring consistency, clarity, and innovation. 

• Develop long-lead editorial plans, seasonal themes, and evergreen content aligned with audience behavior and business goals. 

• Guide ideation and execution of branded and platform-native content, including lists, editorial packages, and interactive formats. 

• Identify opportunities to expand content franchises, test new formats, and develop a roadmap for long-term editorial growth. 

Team Oversight & Content Production 

• Manage and mentor a team of editors and contributors, ensuring high standards and accountability. Set clear priorities, coach for growth, and ensure delivery against strategic objectives and timelines. 

• Oversee editorial calendars and production workflows, partnering with Content Programming to ensure timely publishing and alignment. 

• Lead contributor network strategy, including freelancer onboarding, assignments, and editorial QA. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Partner closely with programming, social, production, design, , ad sales, and PR to build cohesive content initiatives. 

• Work in close collaboration with the VP of Content & Creative and Director of Social Content to shape and execute multiplatform content, from tentpole campaigns to evergreen video/editorial/social integrations. 

• Translate editorial plans into s