Team Lead - Editorial (DACH) (DE)

Overview

At Simply.TV, we're redefining how the world experiences TV metadata. As a leading provider of AI-driven metadata solutions, we empower broadcasters, streaming platforms, and telecom operators to deliver smarter, more engaging content discovery experiences. We enable next-gen EPG data and rich content enrichment to help our partners stay ahead in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Headquartered in Copenhagen and supported by 400+ employees worldwide, our data fuels user interfaces used by millions of viewers every day. Simply.TV is a place to shape the future of TV and have fun doing it.

Role

Simply.TV is about creating the world\'s best and richest TV, movie, and series data. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced leader to head our team of data editors across various domains. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day operations, drive quality and performance, and ensure we deliver best-in-class metadata to top broadcasters and platforms. This role suits someone with a sharp eye for data, a structured leadership style, and experience from B2B tech environments, ideally within media, metadata, or content operations. You\'ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and elevate metadata standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of data editors responsible for the German-speaking market
• Drive operational excellence and ensure high performance, productivity, and continuous improvement
• Own the metadata quality pipeline — ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery to clients
• Translate client needs into team objectives and implement scalable solutions for ongoing editorial tasks
• Monitor KPIs and performance metrics to guide data and people priorities
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and commercial teams to improve internal tools and workflows
• Act as subject matter expert on metadata structure, taxonomy, and client expectations
• Support onboarding, training, and development of new editors and team leads

Requirements

• A university degree in a relevant area, e.g. Business, Media, or Data
• Experience in metadata, content operations, data management, or editorial production in a B2B tech or media environment
• Strong experience leading and mentoring high-performing teams
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, detail-oriented approach to data
• High level of ownership and accountability in a remote-first, fast-paced, international environment
• Great collaborative skills that make others love working with you
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where no day is the same
• Exceptional written and spoken English and German (native preferred)
• A passion for media, entertainment, and driving excellent user experiences

Why join?

• 🚀 Work at the forefront of media tech - Shape how millions discover content
• Make a real impact - Lead teams that deliver the world\'s best metadata within TV
• 🧠 Develop your leadership - Drive performance and innovation every day
• Be part of an amazing culture - Collaborate across cultures in a tightly connected company
• Grow your career - Join a fast-scaling company with real opportunities to expand your role and impact

Benefits

Collaboration based on a freelancer or employee set-up (if you\'re resident in Germany)