Editorial Operations Strategist - DACH WIS – who? Web International Services (WIS) is a lead generation company operating within the iGaming sector since 2012. Our mission is to provide players with top-notch data and reliable information through our one-stop-shop portals to enrich their betting experience. Our people are the experts that make this happen, and we are committed to making their employee experience positive and fun, while focused on growth and high performance.
About the job
The Editorial Operations Strategist ensures the smooth functioning of the newsroom while supporting the Head of Content in strategic planning and execution. This role oversees a blended team of in-house and freelance writers, including those working on weekends, and is responsible for coordinating workflow, aligning resources, and balancing daily news coverage with evergreen content priorities.
What you will be doing
Provide operational and strategic support to the Head of Content.
Contribute to content strategy through event and topic selection.
Design and manage schedules, ensuring efficient time allocation across daily and evergreen work.
Assess staffing requirements (in-house and freelance) and coordinate resource deployment, including weekend coverage.
Act as a point of accountability (“captain”) for workflow and decision-making.
Collaborate with Content Project and Operations teams to maintain alignment and efficiency.
What would make you a great fit
Strong background in newsroom operations, editorial strategy, or content project management.
Proven ability to manage hybrid teams (staff + freelance) and schedules spanning weekends.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Clear and confident decision-making under tight deadlines.
Strong communication and coordination skills across editorial, operations, and project teams.
Familiarity with digital publishing tools, editorial calendars, and analytics platforms.
Knowledge of SEO and evergreen content best practices is a plus.
What success looks like
The newsroom runs smoothly seven days a week, with no gaps in coverage.
Writers (in-house and freelance) are clear on priorities, deadlines, and expectations.
Content calendars are balanced, with timely news coverage and consistent evergreen output.
Bottlenecks in workflow are quickly identified and resolved.
The Head of Content is supported with accurate, timely insights and execution capacity.
Editorial and operations teams collaborate seamlessly, with clear accountability.
Some of our benefits:
Full remote working offered through contractor agreement OR Hybrid working setup with a flexible work environment
Company events in Malta organised and paid for by WIS for EU employees – twice a year
Access to learning platforms and educational support offered to boost your knowledge and career
Find out more about what makes WISards truly magical – Web International Services Ltd.
Department
Content
Locations
Remote - Europe
Remote status
Fully Remote