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Join to apply for the Content Director role at UpSlideJoin to apply for the Content Director role at UpSlideUpSlide is the number one productivity solution provider for financial services. Our software dramatically improves the functionality of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Power BI and enables users at firms like Citi, KPMG, and BNP Paribas to focus on high-value tasks rather than formatting or copy-pasting. Were scaling up with 160+ employees across our offices in New York, London, Paris (HQ), Singapore, and Berlin.Our values guide our approach to work and are at the heart of our recruitment process. To join our team, we look for individuals who value:Excellence: We think that every detail counts, and we place great importance on the quality of our deliverables.Trust: We are passionate, committed, and free to act with autonomy.Happiness at work: We enjoy looking on the bright side and we share our enthusiasm with our colleagues and clients.You will be leading our Content team comprising yourself, Zoe (Junior Content Specialist) and Tariq (Content Manager), sitting within our multidisciplinary Global Marketing team, and reporting directly to the Head of Marketing, Simone.Youll be based in our London office, which is one of five globally, alongside Paris, New York, Singapore and Berlin. You'll work closely with your Marketing teammates in France, New York and London, as well as our Product, Sales and Client Solutions Consultants teams worldwide.The Content team helps shape our brand messaging and creates impactful materials to engage prospects and clients at every stage of the funnel. Youll get to know, inside out, the topics our clients and prospects care most about and lead the team to create high-quality, valuable content that addresses these and helps us generate, capture and convert demand.Shape our Brand StrategyShape our brand messaging, ensuring it resonates with our key ICP and personas and positions UpSlide as a must have tool to reach their strategic objectivesBe the owner of our editorial charter (with our Design Director) ensuring consistency and excellence across all materialsLead our full-funnel content strategy with a focus on thought leadership, ensuring we create impactful, valuable, and relevant content (e.g. blogs, reports, webinars, etc.) that generates awareness of UpSlide and the key challenges we addressDrive our PR strategy forward - own the relationship with our agency, ensure we are receiving regular, relevant, and quality coverageOversee our social media and employee advocacy, strategies (led by the Content Manager) and ensure it evolves along with our wider business goalsBe part of our AI squad to help shape our AI positioning and launch this internally and externallySupport Wider GTM Strategy with High-quality ContentCollaborate with our PMs/PMMs to ensure we launch new features effectivelyCollaborate with our Growth Marketing team (and potentially a PPC agency) to ensure we are delivering impactful messages to prospects at each stage of the funnelWork with our SalesOps team and PMMs to ensure our brand is communicated effectively across the business, particularly by Sales teamsAct as project manager for large campaigns and global initiatives, coordinating marketing, sales and product teams to ensure effective deliveryLeadership & ManagementMotivate and inspire your team on a day-to-day level, providing them with regular feedback and coaching to empower them to deliver excellent resultsMaintain and improve content processes and tools to ensure your team is working as efficiently as possibleTake care of the long-term personal development of your team, help them develop their hard and soft skills, and progress well within the teamManage freelancers to help drive scale (e.g. SEO writers)Tools you will useGoogle Analytics, AhrefsVWOActive CampaignIncrease our brand awareness, particularly in the US marketHelp us reshape our messaging to help convince our ICP and key personas we are a must-haveJob requirementsYou are a great fit if you have:Have at least 5 years of experience in B2B SaaSHave at least 2 years of experience being an inspiring and supportive managerAre a native-level English speaker (and writer)Have excellent communication skills (in all forms)Have strong brand and content strategy experience; able to devise and execute your ideas effectively and set appropriate KPIsPossess exceptional copywriting and editing skills, with experience writing for a variety of mediums and personasDemonstrate good all-round knowledge of SEO, social media and events strategy (esp. Employee Advocacy) and how this fits in with the wider brand strategyUphold high standards, with impeccable attention to detailShow impeccable project management skills (including time management and prioritization)Are comfortable collaborating closely with senior colleagues including Heads of Sales and C-suiteHave a passion for brand and content strategy; you keep up to date with the latest trends and innovations in the sectorWed love it if:You have a strong understanding of the finance sector (in particular Investment Banking, Financial Advisory, or Asset Management)You have marketed to US audiences and are aware of how this differs from marketing to EU audiencesYou have a background, or at least a strong understanding of, Generative AIHave experience using G2 and user-generated content (e.g. forums) in your strategy If you dont tick all the boxes but you think youd be a great fit, please apply and tell us why.Recruitment processFirst interview with Andrea, Talent Acquisition Specialist [45 video or call]Task evaluated by our Marketing team [20']A video interview with Tariq, Content Manager [45']An in-person case study review with Simone, Head of Marketing [1h]Final interview with our Julien, CEO, to establish if there is a good match with our values [30] We'll conduct a reference check to learn how to help you thrive! On average our process lasts 3 weeks.What we offerMake a real difference and be at the very centre of a self-funded and growing SaaS company (doubling every two years for the past 10 years)! International environment: Start-up with five offices (Paris, London, Berlin, New York, Singapore) and users in more than 60 countries Work-from-home budget: 500 WFH equipment budget Training & professional development: Collaboration with our sister company, IPH, who provides UpSliders with training on key soft skills and management Wellness package: 45 per month for physical and mental wellness activities Flexi-work: Flexible working hours Parental leave: Paid parental leave for the birthing/non-birthing parent and help for parents of children under sevenBirthing parent: 14 weeks of fully paid leaveNon-birthing parent: 4 weeks of fully paid leaveAdditional benefits: flexible return to work options, and additional 5 days fully paid4 days fully paid leave for sick children up to 6 years old or up to 1,800 for childcare reimbursement Beautiful office: An inspiring eighth-floor corner office near Liverpool Street with beautiful common areas and meeting rooms, a balcony with a view, bike storage and showers, tea/coffee, etc. Holidays: 25 days plus public holidays & a half-day of additional holiday per year of full service (up to 5 additional days) Company events: Office socials and international company events (e.g. annual company seminar, team seminar, and sustainability actions taken throughout the year) Pension: Pension contributions (with matched contributions up to 5% after one year)???? Health insurance: Opportunity to opt into a health insurance plan (Vitality)More about UpSlideOn top of exciting business challenges in a fast-growing market, you will find a friendly, caring, and challenging cultureYou will be met with opportunities to acquire new skills, learn from others in a multicultural environment, and grow as a personUpSlide employees have committed to making a positive impact on the world. We obtained B Corp certification in 2022 with strong commitments toward our employees, community, clients, suppliers, and the environment. UpSlide is now 30% owned by employeesMore info here: upslide.net/en/from-a-to-b-corp-our-mission-for-positive-impact/UpSlide was ranked #1 best place to work in 2019 and #1 best place to work in 2020 in the category best company for remote workMore info here: upslide.net/en/happiness-at-work-recipe/As a B Corp-certified company, we have strong commitments toward our employees, community, clients, suppliers, and the environment. 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