Paradise Media is a fast-growing performance marketing company behind some of the most successful affiliate and iGaming brands in the world. We run a global network of high-authority sites across casino, sports, and entertainment built on data, experimentation, and top-tier SEO.
We’re a private company with strong capital reserves and no outside investors, making us a stable, independent, and fast-moving place to grow your career. You’ll work directly with the CEO and leadership team, have a real voice in strategy, and see your ideas go live fast.
We’re scaling quickly to become one of the largest privately-owned companies in iGaming. A team where smart, driven people can have a massive impact and build something enduring.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Editorial to lead the editorial direction across our portfolio of gaming and esports news publications. This is a senior leadership role, based in Malta or Remote, with responsibility for setting editorial standards, overseeing daily news operations, and shaping long-term content strategy across multiple brands.
The Head of Editorial will oversee all journalistic activity, ensuring consistently high standards of reporting, analysis and storytelling. You will lead a distributed team of editors, journalists and contributors, while driving innovation in digital publishing and AI-assisted content production. This role suits a confident editorial leader who combines strong journalistic judgement with a modern, commercially aware mindset.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Define and uphold the editorial vision, tone and quality benchmarks across all publications.
- Ensure consistency, credibility and authority in coverage across iGaming, esports and the wider gaming industry.
- Lead, mentor and develop a remote team of editors, journalists, writers and freelancers across multiple markets and time zones.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance editorial culture with clear expectations and accountability.
- Develop and execute editorial strategies that grow audience reach, engagement and industry influence.
- Balance breaking news, in-depth analysis, features and event coverage across core verticals.
- Oversee day-to-day news output, including breaking stories, investigations, opinion pieces and live event reporting.
- Ensure efficient editorial workflows and timely publication schedules.
- Maintain robust editorial policies, fact-checking processes and ethical standards.
- Ensure content complies with regulatory expectations within European and other regulated gaming markets.
- Lead the responsible adoption of AI tools and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, insight and content quality.
- Explore new editorial formats and workflows while safeguarding journalistic integrity.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders, PR agencies, operators, suppliers, tournament organisers and regulators.
- Act as a senior editorial representative at industry events and conferences.
- Work closely with SEO, marketing, commercial and product teams to align editorial output with wider business goals.
- Support audience growth strategies without compromising editorial independence.
- Use analytics and performance data to guide editorial decisions and prioritisation.
- Manage editorial budgets, freelance spend and resource planning to ensure sustainable output.
Requirements:
- 6+ years’ experience in digital journalism or editorial roles.
- At least 3 years in a senior editorial leadership position managing editors, journalists and contributors.
- Strong understanding of the iGaming and esports sectors, including regulatory considerations across Europe.
- Confidence navigating fast-moving, regulated B2B news environments.
- Proven ability to lead and scale editorial teams in high-output digital newsrooms.
- Excellent editorial judgement and a strong commitment to journalistic standards.
- Genuine interest in AI-assisted content creation and editorial automation.
- Hands-on experience using AI tools, modern CMS platforms, analytics and SEO best practice.
- Outstanding written and verbal English skills.
- Additional European languages are an advantage.
- Degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Based in Malta or Europe, with flexibility to travel for industry events.
Nice to Have:
- Previous leadership role at a recognised gaming, esports or B2B media publication.
- Established professional network within iGaming or esports.
- Experience managing fully remote, international editorial teams.
- Demonstrated success delivering editorial innovation or new content initiatives.
- Familiarity with European gaming regulation, including MGA frameworks.
Our Benefits:
Remote:
We offer a competitive salary, and the opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Malta Office:
- Location: Stunning Balluta Bay office with panoramic ocean views.
- Compensation: Highly competitive salary package.
- Work Environment & Ownership: Real responsibility and minimal bureaucracy ensure true ownership.
- Well-being & Perks: Access to a full on-site gym anytime, plus professional massage chairs for recovery.
