Mid Level Managing Editor Jobs
Mid level managing editor jobs call for professionals ready to own editorial projects end to end, guide junior staff, and make content decisions with minimal oversight. Openings are split across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Media & Entertainment, and Education, with employers like The New York Times, Dow Jones, and Owner hiring at this level now.
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JOB SUMMARY:
Client's in-house creative agency, Spring, is seeking a Motion Art Director to lead the execution and scaling of motion content across retail locations and digital platforms. This role is responsible for directing motion production, maintaining brand motion systems, managing animation workflows, and ensuring high-quality delivery across hundreds of in-store and social placements while collaborating with creative, editorial, and production teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead motion production and manage animation teams to deliver high-volume, on-brand motion assets.
- Direct the creation of motion content for retail displays, digital signage, social media, and other digital experiences.
- Maintain and scale TurboTax's established motion design system across multiple formats and campaigns.
- Manage production workflows, asset libraries, quality control, file organization, and delivery timelines.
- Partner with creative, copy, and editorial teams to localize content and present creative concepts to stakeholders.
MUST-HAVE SKILLS:
- Expert-level experience with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, and motion production workflows.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating motion direction for digital signage, retail displays, DOOH, or social content.
- Experience leading motion production teams and managing high-volume creative deliverables.
- Proficiency with Figma, motion templates, asset management, and production pipelines.
- Strong understanding of motion systems, animation principles, quality control, and agile creative workflows.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of experience in Motion Design, Motion Art Direction, or Motion Graphics within a creative agency or in-house brand team.
- Experience creating motion content for retail, digital out-of-home (DOOH), social media, or consumer marketing campaigns.
PRIMARY SKILLS:
- Motion Design & Animation (advanced)
- Adobe After Effects & Creative Suite (advanced)
- Motion Production & Team Leadership (advanced)
- Digital Signage & Social Motion Content (advanced)
- Figma & Motion Systems (intermediate-advanced)
CONTRACT TYPE:
W2 Only
DURATION:
1 month
LOCATION:
Mountain View, CA
PAY RANGE:
$85 - $90
ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!
Industry Leaders in IT Staffing
As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!
JOB SUMMARY:
Client's in-house creative agency, Spring, is seeking a Motion Art Director to lead the execution and scaling of motion content across retail locations and digital platforms. This role is responsible for directing motion production, maintaining brand motion systems, managing animation workflows, and ensuring high-quality delivery across hundreds of in-store and social placements while collaborating with creative, editorial, and production teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead motion production and manage animation teams to deliver high-volume, on-brand motion assets.
- Direct the creation of motion content for retail displays, digital signage, social media, and other digital experiences.
- Maintain and scale TurboTax's established motion design system across multiple formats and campaigns.
- Manage production workflows, asset libraries, quality control, file organization, and delivery timelines.
- Partner with creative, copy, and editorial teams to localize content and present creative concepts to stakeholders.
MUST-HAVE SKILLS:
- Expert-level experience with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, and motion production workflows.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating motion direction for digital signage, retail displays, DOOH, or social content.
- Experience leading motion production teams and managing high-volume creative deliverables.
- Proficiency with Figma, motion templates, asset management, and production pipelines.
- Strong understanding of motion systems, animation principles, quality control, and agile creative workflows.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of experience in Motion Design, Motion Art Direction, or Motion Graphics within a creative agency or in-house brand team.
- Experience creating motion content for retail, digital out-of-home (DOOH), social media, or consumer marketing campaigns.
PRIMARY SKILLS:
- Motion Design & Animation (advanced)
- Adobe After Effects & Creative Suite (advanced)
- Motion Production & Team Leadership (advanced)
- Digital Signage & Social Motion Content (advanced)
- Figma & Motion Systems (intermediate-advanced)
CONTRACT TYPE:
W2 Only
DURATION:
1 month
LOCATION:
Mountain View, CA
PAY RANGE:
$85 - $90
ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2024 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)!
Industry Leaders in IT Staffing
As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires! Join Akraya Today! Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!
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Mid Level Managing Editor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level managing editor job?
Position yourself around ownership rather than contribution. Highlight editorial projects you led from brief to publication, decisions you made independently, and any cross-functional coordination you drove. Tailor your resume to show scope, not just output. Employers at this level want evidence you can hold a content operation together without constant direction, so concrete examples of managing workflows, hitting deadlines, and maintaining quality standards carry the most weight.
Which companies hire mid level managing editors?
Companies hiring mid level managing editors right now include The New York Times, Dow Jones, and Owner, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this experience level, hiring comes from a wide mix of media organizations, content-driven brands, and digital publishers that need editors who can take ownership of a beat or platform without heavy supervision.
Are there remote mid level managing editor jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 48% of mid level managing editor openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how editorial work has shifted toward distributed teams. Fully on-site roles still exist, particularly at regional outlets and organizations with print operations, so the mix varies by employer type and market.
How do I move up to a mid level managing editor role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on taking on progressively larger ownership over time. Start by leading smaller projects independently, then pursue opportunities to manage a section, a content channel, or a team of freelancers. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as improved publishing cadence, audience growth, or cleaner editorial pipelines, signals readiness. Deepening a subject-matter specialty also helps differentiate you when mid level roles open up.
Which industries hire the most mid level managing editors?
Mid Level managing editor roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Media & Entertainment, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring because they rely on structured content operations, regular publishing schedules, and editors who can manage contributors and maintain editorial standards across multiple formats or channels.