Organizational Roles & Responsibilities

A comprehensive framework defining every position within Aevum News — from editorial leadership to technical engineering, ensuring clarity, accountability, and alignment across our global newsroom.

📅 Last Updated: January 15, 2025

👥 47 Defined Roles

🏢 6 Departments

📍 12 Countries

Department Structure

Aevum News operates across six core departments, each with clearly defined roles and reporting lines. Click any department to explore its roles in detail.

✍️

Editorial

Journalism, content creation, fact-checking, and editorial oversight.

18 roles 85 staff

💻

Technology

Platform engineering, data infrastructure, AI tools, and cybersecurity.

12 roles 45 staff

📈

Business & Revenue

Advertising, subscriptions, partnerships, and financial operations.

8 roles 30 staff

🎨

Design & Multimedia

Visual design, video production, photojournalism, and UX.

6 roles 22 staff

👥

People & Culture

HR, recruitment, training, employee wellbeing, and DEI.

4 roles 12 staff

📢

Audience & Growth

SEO, social media, newsletter, analytics, and community.

5 roles 18 staff

✍️

Editorial Department

18 Roles

Executive Editor

Ultimate editorial authority — sets vision, standards, and strategic content direction for all publications.

Executive Full-Time Hybrid

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C-Level

Key Responsibilities

Define and uphold editorial standards, ethics guidelines, and brand voice across all platforms
Oversee daily editorial calendar, prioritizing stories with maximum impact and accuracy
Lead editorial board meetings; approve major investigative pieces and sensitive content
Manage relationships with external contributors, freelancers, and partner organizations
Represent Aevum News at industry events, conferences, and media relations
Set content strategy aligned with business goals and audience engagement metrics
Approve hiring for senior editorial positions and mentor editor-in-chief pipeline
Ensure legal compliance for all published content across jurisdictions

Qualifications

✓ 15+ years in journalism with 5+ years in senior editorial leadership
✓ Deep understanding of media law, ethics, and press freedom issues
✓ Proven track record managing large editorial teams (50+ staff)
✓ Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills
✓ Experience with digital-first newsroom operations
✓ Degree in Journalism, English, or related field preferred

👤 Reports to: CEO

👥 Direct Reports: 6

📍 Based: New York / London

💰 Level: L12-14

Senior Correspondent

On-the-ground reporter delivering breaking news, features, and in-depth analysis from assigned regions.

Senior Full-Time Global

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L7-9

Key Responsibilities

Report on breaking news events and developing stories within assigned territory
Produce 15-20 stories weekly across text, audio, and multimedia formats
Cultivate and maintain a network of sources, experts, and fixers in the region
Conduct interviews, fact-check information, and verify sources before publication
Collaborate with editors to pitch and develop investigative series
Provide real-time updates via social media and internal briefings
Mentor junior reporters and stringers in the region
Ensure all reporting adheres to Aevum News style guide and ethical standards

Qualifications

✓ 8+ years of experience as a correspondent or field reporter
✓ Native or fluent proficiency in region-specific languages
✓ Strong network of sources and local contacts
✓ Experience with multimedia storytelling (audio, video, social)
✓ Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced, high-risk environments
✓ Portfolio demonstrating award-winning or high-impact journalism

👤 Reports to: Section Editor

👥 Direct Reports: 0-3

📍 Based: Regional Bureau

💰 Level: L7-9

Fact-Checker

Dedicated verification specialist ensuring every claim, statistic, and source meets Aevum's accuracy standards.

Mid-Level Full-Time Remote

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L4-6

Key Responsibilities

Review all articles prior to publication for factual accuracy, consistency, and completeness
Verify statistics, quotes, dates, names, and geographical references using primary sources
Cross-reference claims with authoritative databases, academic sources, and official records
Flag discrepancies and work with writers to resolve issues before publication
Maintain and update the internal fact-checking database and verification tools
Conduct periodic audits of published content for retrospective accuracy checks
Train reporters and editors on best practices for source verification
Coordinate with legal team on potentially sensitive or controversial claims

Qualifications

✓ 3+ years in fact-checking, research, or editorial quality assurance
✓ Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional research skills
✓ Familiarity with verification tools (reverse image search, metadata analysis, etc.)
✓ Strong knowledge of academic research methods and citation standards
✓ Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines
✓ Degree in Journalism, Research, Library Science, or related field

👤 Reports to: Standards Editor

👥 Direct Reports: 0

📍 Based: Remote

💰 Level: L4-6

Data Journalist

Transforms complex datasets into compelling visual narratives and investigative stories.

Senior Full-Time Hybrid

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L6-8

Key Responsibilities

Identify, acquire, and analyze datasets relevant to editorial story angles
Create interactive data visualizations, charts, and maps for web publication
Write data-driven investigative articles that reveal patterns and trends
Collaborate with design team on visual storytelling and user experience
Develop and maintain internal data collection and processing pipelines
Provide data analysis support to reporters and editors across departments
Stay current with data journalism tools, techniques, and best practices
Present findings at editorial meetings and contribute to pitch development

Qualifications

✓ 5+ years in data journalism, data analysis, or related field
✓ Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and data visualization tools
✓ Strong portfolio of published data-driven stories
✓ Experience with D3.js, Tableau, or similar visualization frameworks
✓ Ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical audiences
✓ Understanding of statistical methods and data ethics

👤 Reports to: Digital Editor

👥 Direct Reports: 1-2

📍 Based: New York / Remote

💰 Level: L6-8

💻

Technology Department

12 Roles

Head of Engineering

Leads all technical infrastructure, platform development, and digital product strategy.

Executive Full-Time Hybrid

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L11-13

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute the technology roadmap aligned with editorial and business goals
Lead a team of 40+ engineers across frontend, backend, data, and infrastructure
Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and sub-second load times globally
Oversee CMS architecture, content management workflows, and publishing automation
Drive adoption of AI/ML tools for content recommendation, personalization, and workflow efficiency
Manage technology budget, vendor relationships, and third-party integrations
Establish engineering culture, best practices, code review standards, and mentoring programs
Collaborate with Product and Design on user experience improvements

Qualifications

✓ 12+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in leadership
✓ Experience building high-traffic media or publishing platforms
✓ Deep knowledge of cloud architecture, microservices, and DevOps
✓ Experience with headless CMS, CDN, and real-time publishing systems
✓ Strong background in team building and technical strategy
✓ CS degree or equivalent practical experience

👤 Reports to: CTO

👥 Direct Reports: 8

📍 Based: San Francisco / Remote

💰 Level: L11-13

Senior Full-Stack Developer

Builds and maintains the core web platform, publishing tools, and reader-facing features.

Senior Full-Time Remote

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L6-8

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain React-based frontend components for the news platform
Build RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js/Python
Implement responsive design patterns ensuring optimal experience across devices
Optimize page performance, Core Web Vitals, and accessibility compliance
Integrate third-party services (analytics, paywalls, social sharing, comment systems)
Write comprehensive unit and integration tests; maintain test coverage above 85%
Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical debt reduction
Collaborate with product managers and designers on feature specification and delivery

Qualifications

✓ 5+ years of full-stack development experience
✓ Expert-level proficiency in React, TypeScript, and Node.js
✓ Experience with GraphQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis
✓ Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes
✓ Understanding of web performance optimization and accessibility (WCAG)
✓ Experience with media/publishing platforms is a plus

👤 Reports to: Engineering Manager

👥 Direct Reports: 0-2

📍 Based: Remote

💰 Level: L6-8

AI/ML Engineer

Develops AI-powered tools for content recommendation, automated summarization, and editorial analytics.

Senior Full-Time Hybrid

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L7-9

Key Responsibilities

Design and deploy ML models for content recommendation and personalization at scale
Build NLP pipelines for automated article summarization and topic classification
Develop real-time analytics dashboards for editorial performance monitoring
Create AI-assisted tools for journalists (research assistance, fact-checking support)
Optimize model inference latency and cost-efficiency in production environments
Implement responsible AI practices, bias detection, and transparency reporting
Collaborate with data scientists on experimental models and A/B testing
Stay current with LLM advancements and evaluate integration opportunities

Qualifications

✓ 5+ years in ML engineering or applied AI research
✓ Expertise in PyTorch/TensorFlow, scikit-learn, and Hugging Face
✓ Experience deploying ML models in production (Kubernetes, AWS/GCP)
✓ Strong background in NLP, transformers, and recommendation systems
✓ Understanding of MLOps, model monitoring, and feature stores
✓ MS/PhD in Computer Science, ML, or related field preferred

👤 Reports to: Head of Engineering

👥 Direct Reports: 2-3

📍 Based: San Francisco / Hybrid

💰 Level: L7-9

📈

Business & Operations

8 Roles

Head of Revenue

Drives monetization strategy across subscriptions, advertising, sponsorships, and partnerships.

Executive Full-Time Hybrid

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L10-12

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive revenue strategy across all monetization channels
Lead subscription growth initiatives, pricing optimization, and churn reduction
Manage premium advertising relationships with enterprise brands and agencies
Oversee sponsored content programs while maintaining editorial independence
Set quarterly and annual revenue targets; report performance to executive leadership
Identify new revenue opportunities: events, data products, licensing, and B2B services
Build and mentor a team of 30+ across sales, partnerships, and subscription operations
Ensure all revenue activities align with brand values and reader trust principles

Qualifications

✓ 10+ years in media revenue, digital subscriptions, or advertising sales
✓ Proven track record scaling revenue in digital media organizations
✓ Deep understanding of subscription economics and reader psychology
✓ Experience managing large sales and partnerships teams
✓ Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making approach
✓ MBA or equivalent business experience preferred

👤 Reports to: CEO

👥 Direct Reports: 7

📍 Based: New York

💰 Level: L10-12

Subscription Growth Strategist

Optimizes conversion funnels, pricing experiments, and retention campaigns for paid memberships.

Mid-Senior Full-Time Remote

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L5-7

Key Responsibilities

Design and execute A/B tests on paywall strategies, pricing tiers, and trial offers
Analyze subscriber journey data to identify drop-off points and optimization opportunities
Develop targeted email campaigns for acquisition, reactivation, and win-back
Create segmentation models for personalized subscription recommendations
Monitor key metrics: conversion rate, MRR, churn, LTV, and payback period
Collaborate with product team on metered paywall implementation and UX improvements
Present growth reports and recommendations to leadership weekly
Research competitor pricing models and industry best practices

Qualifications

✓ 4+ years in subscription growth, digital marketing, or conversion optimization
✓ Experience with subscription platforms (Stripe, Chargebee, etc.)
✓ Strong analytical skills with SQL, Google Analytics, and Mixpanel/Amplitude
✓ Experience running rigorous A/B tests and interpreting results
✓ Understanding of media subscription economics and reader psychology
✓ Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

👤 Reports to: Head of Revenue

👥 Direct Reports: 0

📍 Based: Remote

💰 Level: L5-7

Reporting Matrix

Clear reporting lines ensure accountability and efficient communication across the organization.

Role	Department	Reports To	Direct Reports	Level	Location
Executive Editor	Editorial	CEO	6	L12-14	NY / London
Head of Engineering	Technology	CTO	8	L11-13	SF / Remote
Senior Correspondent	Editorial	Section Editor	0-3	L7-9	Regional
Fact-Checker	Editorial	Standards Editor	0	L4-6	Remote
Data Journalist	Editorial	Digital Editor	1-2	L6-8	NY / Remote
Full-Stack Developer	Technology	Eng. Manager	0-2	L6-8	Remote
AI/ML Engineer	Technology	Head of Eng.	2-3	L7-9	SF / Hybrid
Head of Revenue	Business	CEO	7	L10-12	New York
Subscription Strategist	Business	Head of Revenue	0	L5-7	Remote
Creative Director	Design	Executive Editor	5	L9-11	London
Video Producer	Design	Creative Director	0-2	L5-7	NY / Remote
SEO Manager	Audience	Digital Editor	3	L7-8	Remote

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Executive

Career Progression

Typical career path within Aevum News, from entry-level to executive leadership. Advancement is based on performance, competency mastery, and business need.

🌱 Entry Level (L1-3)

0-2 Years

Roles: Junior Reporter, Research Assistant, Junior Developer, Marketing Coordinator, Design Intern
Focus on skill development, learning editorial standards, and contributing to team projects. Mentorship is heavily emphasized.

📈 Mid-Level (L4-6)

2-5 Years

Roles: Reporter, Fact-Checker, Full-Stack Developer, SEO Specialist, Social Media Manager
Independent contributors with proven track record. Begin taking ownership of projects and mentoring juniors.

⭐ Senior (L7-9)

5-10 Years

Roles: Senior Correspondent, Senior Developer, AI/ML Engineer, Subscription Strategist, Section Editor
Subject matter experts who drive strategic initiatives. Lead cross-functional projects and shape team direction.

👑 Lead / Manager (L10-11)

8-12 Years

Roles: Managing Editor, Engineering Manager, Creative Director, Head of SEO, Sales Director
People leadership combined with strategic ownership. Responsible for team performance, hiring, and department goals.

🏛️ Executive (L12-14)

12+ Years

Roles: Executive Editor, Head of Engineering, Head of Revenue, CTO, CEO
C-suite and senior leadership. Define organizational strategy, culture, and long-term vision. Represent Aevum News globally.

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