OVERVIEW:

Beautycon is looking for a Head of Content to oversee our original beauty, fashion, and lifestyle video content. This role will run video content development, creation and strategy for original content across owned and operated channels, social, and all distribution platforms; while maintaining and reinforcing the editorial vision and brand voice of Beautycon, as driven by the Creative Director. Our ideal candidates are senior level managers, positive ideators and strategists who are looking to grow with a cross platform, omni channel media company.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE:

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Keynote, Adobe Acrobat, Google Apps for Work, Trello, Slack).
• Knowledge of multiple social media platforms and how audience behaves and consumes content on those outlets (Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, etc.).
• Experience in managing a department budget.
• Experience at managing a team, preferably of at least 5 people.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Extremely detailed oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and fluid startup environment.
• Ability to possess professionalism and confidence when dealing with executives and talent via phone or in person.
• Ability to work well in an environment where needs and priorities are subject to revision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide overall vision for content and strategy, and work with Creative Director to ensure that it aligns with Beautycon’s brand voice.
• Oversee development of Beautycon’s digital slate, with distribution across Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, etc.). Manage a team of Development and Production staff.
• Work with Social/Editorial and Analytics to use data and insights to inform content/distribution strategy.
• Work to advise sales on assembling sales packages based not only on determined formats, but overall media strategy
• Help set goals and KPIs (including audience performance, financial viability of formats) for Beautycon.
• Develop new initiatives for Beautycon’s content through partnerships with media partners and new distribution outlets.
• Develop new IP with digital influencers, green light pitches, assemble creative/production teams, approve budgets, oversee casting.
• Be the external facing presence for Beautycon content at industry events.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s or higher degree.

EXPERIENCE: 10+ years