Head of Editorial

About Cantina:Cantina Labs is a social AI company, developing a suite of advanced real-time models that push the boundaries of expression, personality, and realism. We bring characters to life, transforming how people tell stories, connect, and create. We build and power ecosystems. Cantina, our flagship social AI platform, is just the beginning.If you're excited about the potential AI has to shape human creativity and social interactions, join us in building the future!About the Role:The Head of Editorial will build and lead Cantina's internal media organization, shaping the global conversation around Consumer AI and Social AI. This role is responsible for defining the editorial vision, producing high quality original content, and establishing Cantina Labs as a leading voice in the space. They will oversee a multidisciplinary team spanning writing, podcasting, social media, and programming, while also contributing directly as a writer and producer. The goal is to elevate the reputation of the category, spark meaningful global dialogue, and position Cantina at the center of it.What You'll Do:Define and execute a cohesive editorial strategy that drives thought leadership and shapes the public narrative around Consumer AI and Social AIWrite, edit, and produce original content across formats including long form essays, reports, newsletters, podcasts, video, and social mediaBuild and lead an internal media team, establishing high editorial standards, publishing cadence, and scalable workflowsConceptualize and produce tentpole moments such as the Social AI Conference and other owned media experiencesRepresent Cantina externally through speaking engagements, media appearances, and participation at major AI and technology conferencesWhat You'll Bring:10+ years of experience in editorial leadership, media, journalism, or content strategy, ideally within technology or emerging platformsA strong personal writing voice and portfolio, with demonstrated ability to produce high impact, widely distributed contentExperience building and managing multidisciplinary content teams across written, audio, video, and social formatsDeep understanding of AI, consumer technology, and digital culture, with strong instincts for shaping emerging conversationsExecutive presence and strategic acumen, with the ability to connect editorial efforts to brand reputation, community growth, and long term business impactTravel up to 10% of the timeCompensation:The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is between $175,000-$230,000. When determining compensation, a number of factors will be considered, including skills, experience, job scope, location, and competitive compensation market data.Benefits: Competitive salary and generous company equityMedical, dental, and vision insurance - 99.99% of premiums covered by Cantina42 days of paid time off, including:15 PTO days10 sick days15 company holidays2 floating holidaysGenerous parental leave & fertility support401(k) retirement savings planLifestyle spending account - $500/month to use however you'd likeComplimentary lunch and snacks for in-office employeesOne Medical membership, and more!

Created: 2026-04-02