Overview

At Fable, we believe we must work to put the omnipresent mobile screen in service of our mental well-being. Our mission is to deliver the world’s best social experience with exceptional stories.

We are looking for a great Editorial Lead to join our team.

What You’ll do

  • Be responsible for creating a roadmap for timely and thought-provoking themes that we call “Folios”
  • Identify, secure experts and thought leaders to curate books and stories for each of these folios
  • Manage the production and timely delivery of discussion guides and summaries for selections in the Folios
  • Organize online events and discussions with authors, curators and industry leaders
  • Work with our product team to help improve the Fable reader experience and discovery

We are looking for

  • A passion for stories and storytelling
  • Deep awareness of what people are talking about – culture trends; influencers and strong voices; and what is timely and relevant
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in digital media: publishing, journalism, blogging, editorial or content development
  • A proven ability to insist on high standards and continuously deliver to milestones
  • Impeccable communications skills and an ability to forge strong relations with partners and creators
  • Experience in project management and working with external freelancers to deliver high-quality content in a timely manner
  • Self-motivated, team player, comfortable in an early stage start-up environment

Please include in your application:

  • Examples of your work
  • 3 of your favorite books and tell us why you like them

Why you’ll love working at Fable

  • Work on a purpose driven product
  • We are a tech company with the soul of an artist
  • We are an early stage start-up and a constant work in progress. So, to borrow from Douglas Adams, “Don’t Panic”
  • Our culture is open and transparent
  • We have no time for bureaucracy – We want leaders, not spectators.
  • Attending meetings is not a thing at Fable, so you will need to be resourceful, hands-on and solve problems
  • We listen, understand, and consider before we judge

What does all this mean to you?

  • You will be working with a group of diverse, creative people distributed geographically.
  • We support each other in our curiosity and creativity.
  • We trust each other to set our own schedule and get things done.
  • You can count on us to count on you, every single day.
  • Flexibility – you can be based out of any location within the US
  • Competitive pay package & benefits

About Fable

Fable brings the world of stories to everyone. We deliver the world’s best social experiences with exceptional stories in service of mental wellness. Time is the new premium; and we all feel the stress of daily demands on our time. While we know that reading increases mental well-being, many consider it a burden. Fable’s experts combine design, curation and private social to make reading interactive and fun. Fable originals, discussion guides and summaries make reading easy and interesting. We select stories to suit your mood, time and interests. We help put your mobile screen in service of your mental wellness