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Director of Editorial Content

Lightspeed
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Freelance
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Onsite
4 weeks ago
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About Suno

  • Suno is building the world's first creative entertainment platform for music creation.
  • Backed by leading investors including Bond Capital, Menlo Ventures, and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

About The Role

  • We’re looking for a Director of Editorial Content to build and lead Suno’s editorial voice.
  • This role owns the editorial vision across blog, newsletter, features, artist interviews, and branded entertainment.

What You’ll Do

  • Own Suno’s long form editorial vision and strategy across video, audio, blog, newsletter, and artist storytelling.
  • Develop audience and content channel strategy for optimal distribution and impact.
  • Build and lead the editorial content team, hiring creators, video directors, and editors.
  • Establish and evolve Suno’s editorial voice, style guide, and publishing standards.
  • Shape and execute an editorial calendar balancing features, artist stories, and product narratives.
  • Commission, edit, and occasionally write flagship stories.
  • Partner with Brand, Social, PR, Product Marketing, and Artist Relations to integrate editorial across marketing.
  • Develop relationships with artists, creators, and cultural critics for diverse stories.
  • Define and track editorial metrics to sharpen strategy.
  • Champion editorial integrity and quality.

What You’ll Need

  • 8–10+ years of editorial experience at a respected publication, platform, or brand.
  • Track record of building and leading editorial teams.
  • Exceptional taste and craft as an editor with a strong portfolio.
  • Deep understanding of music, artist culture, and creative communities.
  • Ability to operate as a strategic leader setting vision and aligning to business objectives.
  • Experience working with brand, marketing, social, and PR teams.
  • Strong editorial judgment and instinct for resonant stories.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills.
  • Fluency with modern editorial stack (CMS, analytics, SEO, newsletter platforms).
  • Builder's mindset.

Perks & Benefits

  • Company Equity Package
  • 401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)
  • 11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
  • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Creative Education Stipend
  • Generous Commuter Allowance
  • In Office Lunch (5 days per week)

Additional Notes

  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
  • This is an in person role working from our LA office.
  • Compensation Range: $225K $250K

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