Editor in chief – Filt Sthlm

Filt is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief! Could that be you? Get in touch right away.
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Filt is one of Sweden’s leading production companies. Since 2002, we have created award-winning and widely recognized productions for both editorial clients and corporate partners. Our driving force is to tell stories that move people, engage audiences, and reach a broad public.
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The role of Editor-in-Chief is intense, varied, and rewarding. As Editor-in-Chief, you lead the organisation and are responsible for structuring and overseeing the company’s productions. The position includes overall responsibility for planning, execution, and quality assurance across Filt’s projects.

You ensure that productions maintain a high standard, that work processes run efficiently, and that projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The role combines hands-on production management, people leadership, and editorial development. As Editor-in-Chief, you will also help develop new productions together with Filt’s management team.

Responsibilities

Leadership

Line management responsibility for Filt’s editorial staff, primarily reporters and producers.
Lead, coach, and develop the editorial team to create a creative, supportive, and productive work environment.
Hold regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and follow-ups with team members.

Production Management and Planning

Responsibility for production planning and production budgets.
Develop production plans, timelines, and workflows.
Staff productions with internal team members and freelancers when needed.
Manage challenges and crises that arise during productions and in the workplace.

Editorial Responsibility

Ensure that Filt’s productions maintain a high standard and meet publishing and journalistic requirements.
Communicate with clients and commissioning editors.
Follow developments within podcasts, radio, and storytelling to ensure relevant and engaging content.
Manage challenges and crises that arise during productions and in the workplace.

Collaboration and Business

Work closely with the CEO and Head of Development on developing new projects and partnerships, and when time allows, develop new programme ideas and concepts.
Participate in pitch work and presentations to clients and commissioners.
Be part of the management team, contributing strategic thinking, helping define the company’s direction, and providing external outlook and insights.

About you

Qualifications

Proven experience working with journalistic production and leading editorial teams.
Experience with people management and HR-related matters.
Strong understanding of storytelling techniques, journalistic processes, and editorial work.
In-depth industry knowledge.
Ability to run multiple parallel projects without compromising quality or pace.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience in audio production or podcasts is a plus, but not a requirement.

Personal Qualities

Strong organisational skills and experience managing complex processes.
Confident in a leadership role and skilled at motivating and engaging teams.
Creative and idea-driven, with a strong interest in podcasts.
Attentive and collaborative, with a low-ego approach to teamwork.
Ability to prioritise and make decisions in a dynamic production environment.
Positive and solution-oriented.

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Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Stockholm
Reports to: CEO

Please send an email with your CV as soon as possible to CEO Jenny Nordlander at jenny.nordlander@filt.com
Union contact: Gustav Asplund, gustav.asplund@filt.com.

Stockholm

Kungsholmstorg 13A
112 21 Stockholm
kontakt@filt.com

Copenhagen

Overgaden Oven Vandet 8
1415 København
kontakt@filt.com

Helsinki

Sörnäistenkatu 1
00580 Helsinki
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