Head of Content
Location TBD
Job Description
The Head of Content will be responsible for managing the processes of obtaining, vetting, distributing and deploying digital content and services amongst EdgeCase systems worldwide.
They will establish and maintain relationships with content providers. They will also be responsible for conducting market and iteratively updating research for each national market in which EdgeCase operates. The role is in part sales, in part constantly working to understand how and why certain content or services are more popular than others.
The Head of Content will lead the design or application of a system that matches advertisements to individual users.
In our case, content includes: videos, audio files, books or other texts, digital services, games, chatbots and advertisements.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the integration of third-party content and services.
Lead or manage negotiations with content providers.
Supervise the work of colleagues located in multiple time zones.
Design a transparent process by which digital content and services are selected, prioritized or not included.
Oversee development of user-created content systems or tools, including for user-generated classified advertisements.
Have good partnership skills and be motivated to collaborate with others.
Oversee selection, design, uptake and implementation of EdgeCase white-labelled software.
Lead the design or application of a system that matches advertisements to individual users, while not sharing their data externally.
Participate in the design of our dynamic content management system.
Oversee the development and implementation of a standard training for content creators and businesses looking to digitalize, including the engagement of local
Oversee user research and surveys, and integration of the findings into EdgeCase’s functions, designs and its business model.
Required Qualifications:
Understanding of how telecommunications systems (cell networks, internet service providers, satellite internet) work, including their respective technology and business models.
Familiarity with a cloud-based application environment.
Experience managing the development
Strong managerial skills.
Experience working in multiple countries.
Familiarity with internet access challenges around the world.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
100% time commitment to the role.
Strong instincts for understanding the perspectives of people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in fields related to marketing, education, related technical fields or enough work experience to have acquired enough skills and expertise to operate at a senior level.
Substantial work experience as a Head of Content or similar position.
Entrepreneurial/startup experience.
Experience working in emerging markets.
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Paid leave for health or family needs.
Company support for your professional growth.
Support for work-life balance.
Create life-changing solutions useful for up to 3 billion people in the world.
This role has the possibility of being hybrid, with a minimum 3 days per week in the office. Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice.
To apply, please send your CV and a letter of interest to info@edgecase.com or click on the button below.