Editorial Content Director

Company Description

At Jellyfish we believe that our individual differences are our greatest assets. We are passionate about empowering every employee to reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and leads to better solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristics that make them who they are.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Content Director to lead our Editorial team. Reporting to the Sr Editorial Content Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of editorial projects from start to finish.

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversee the setup and execution of editorial projects, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow from project initiation to completion.
• Work closely with the Editorial Team to develop and maintain a detailed structure for project management, including setting up project timelines, deliverables, and internal/external coordination.
• Ensure that the scope of work (SOW) is in place before the commencement of any project, and clarify deliverables, time frames, and allotted hours for each scope.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Client Management to confirm brand onboarding materials, such as marketing and branded materials, to understand the brand's tone of voice and identity.
• Develop and agree upon project timelines with all relevant stakeholders, and present the timeline to clients for approval to ensure alignment.
• Coordinate internal audits and reports, ensuring that necessary deliverables such as SEO audits, UX audits, and other reports are considered before content creation.
• Review and utilize brand strategy briefs to incorporate key insights about the brand into editorial content creation.
• Lead the development of content strategies and editorial content calendars, ensuring that all brand materials and priorities are incorporated into comprehensive plans for success.
• Own and maintain the editorial content calendar as the core tracking document for deliverables throughout the project.
• Oversee the creation of project status documents to track progress and actionable items during client calls, incorporating updates from the Editorial, Design, and other relevant teams.
• Ensure the availability and utilization of macro calendars that lay out seasonal trends and product launch dates before the creation of editorial content.
• Develop and maintain an editorial style guide to incorporate brand-specific stylistic and grammatical call-outs into the content creation process.

Qualifications

• English and Spanish proficiency
• 9+ years of experience in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a senior editorial role with a strong understanding of project management and content creation processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate and coordinate across cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using project management tools such as Monday.com, as well as content creation and tracking software.
• Knowledge of brand strategy and content marketing principles, with a keen eye for detail and brand consistency.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.