Role

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• Stay informed on the latest industry and client best practices for storytelling, content strategy, and branding.

• Champion principles of both storytelling and content organization.

• Think big. Then effectively communicate your ideas in a group setting.

• Develop personal philosophies and share those insights.

• Help members of the Content team achieve their career goals.

• Maintain an environment that attracts and retains talented copywriters, content strategists, and storytellers.

 

Requirements

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• Experience as a leader and practitioner: editing, copywriting, scriptwriting, content strategy, market research, information architecture, SEO, and storytelling for video and websites. Advertising experience is an interesting “plus” but not required.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams: visual design, UX and video.

• Experience managing expectations of and presenting to internal and external stakeholders.

• Exceptional presentation, communication, and organizational skills. No Oxford comma jokes.

• 5+ years experience managing and leading a team including at least 3 years of agency experience.

 

Responsibility

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Lead Content Strategy, Copywriting, and Storytelling Projects  – 70%

• Manage the process.‍

  • Assist in estimating resource needs and schedules.

  • Look for opportunities to improve team collaboration.

  • Delegate project leadership to team members when needed.

  • Prioritize project focus on a situational basis.
     

• Provide guidance and clear direction to team members.

  • Conduct regular work reviews with copywriters and strategists ahead of internal and client reviews.

  • Conduct brainstorms and group work sessions with copywriters and strategists.
     

• Present work, tell a story with a theme, plot, and V&T. Clearly explain the rationale behind decisions.

• Problem-solve, and decisively lead projects with empathy and authority.

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Team Career Development and Appraisal – 20%

• Ensure continued personal and professional growth of the content team.

• Encourage and guide others in improving their craft.

• Mentor team members on content creation and content strategy methods.

• Conduct regular 1/1’s with team members.

• Conduct annual development check-in and bi-annual performance check-ins.

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New Business Pitches and Ideation – 10%

• Research and recommend strategic and creative insights for prospective clients.

• Work with Project Management on project scopes by helping to create the content project plan for prospective clients.

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What we offer

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• A 6-12 month contract with a high probability of extension based on your performance. 

• Full-time (40 hours a week)

• An inspiring work environment and close cooperation with C-level executives and leaders worldwide. 

•  A steep learning curve and further development of the following skills: business writing, client relationship management, video production, data analysis, and more.

•  An international team environment (11 nationalities and counting) in the centre of Amsterdam.

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Interested?

Send a motivation letter and resume to Liselott at liselott@connectedcircles.net

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