Senior Editorial Content Manager

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 full service global digital agency, combining strategy, creative, data and media buying and planning expertise with technology under one integrated roof. With almost 2,000 Jellies across 38 offices worldwide, we are the unconventional global partner of the future. We understand both brand and activation. We ensure our clients reach, influence and connect with the right audiences and fans based on data that reveals the insights to provide exceptional creative solutions across any platform. In short, we create and deliver culturally relevant creativity that cuts through the clutter and sets hearts (and feeds) on fire. As part of the Brandtech Group we're at the forefront of the deployment of GenAI tools across every aspect of what we do and in PencilPro we have the world's No 1 generative AI platform, revolutionising the process of creative production, distribution and performance prediction. Fast Company Most Innovative Companies 2024.

Our CoE's will expand in 2025 to support all C&E activity across all US Clients enabling us to continue to deliver against our client roster to be competitive without compromising on our creative output. We are looking for top-tier talented individuals based in Mexico City to join our teams and continue to evolve our collective global community.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Content Manager to support our Editorial team. Reporting to the Editorial Content Director, you'll be responsible for delivering editorial projects for our clients, especially to one of our partners—a leading global video games and entertainment provider brand, best-in-class in the gaming industry.

The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial background, be adept at successfully delivering high-quality content, and be a subject matter expert for gaming/e-sports audiences. Through online content, your main goal will be to excite and motivate players to take part in e-sports events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce engaging, creative, and original content that aligns with brand standards for social media, long-form content, YouTube descriptions, and other non-standard channels.
• Setup and execution of editorial projects, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow from project initiation to completion.
• Research and understand the brand's tone of voice and competitive gaming business.
• Adjust writing style based on project requirements and respond to changing priorities.
• Be on top of gaming culture, terminology, and current industry trends.
• Craft detailed information about tournaments and events to create captivating program copy.
• Adapt tone and style to suit different mediums and audiences.
• Align copywriting efforts with broader company goals and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Client Management to develop and agree upon project timelines with all relevant stakeholders.
• Own and maintain the editorial content calendar as the core tracking document for deliverables throughout the project.
• Develop and maintain an editorial style guide to incorporate brand-specific stylistic and grammatical call-outs into the content creation process.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of gaming audiences, knowledge of esports tournaments, player motivations, and community engagement strategies.
• 7+ years of experience writing, especially for gaming and esports communities.
• Professional English and Spanish proficiency.
• Understanding tournament programs and translating them in simple, accessible, and exciting ways to players.
• High-level professional copywriting skills, experienced in producing engaging, creative, and original content that aligns with brand standards.
• Experience crafting compelling narratives around tournaments and campaigns that resonate with competitive gaming audiences.
• Innovative mindset to develop fresh and exciting content ideas to avoid over-redundancy across program copy.
• Meticulous proofreading and editing skills to ensure error-free and high-quality copy.
• Proficient in writing for various digital platforms (social media, blogs, among others) aligning copywriting efforts with broader company goals and marketing campaigns.
• Ability to work closely with internal teams to align copy with overall marketing strategies.
• Proven track record of meeting tight deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

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, along side with a cover letter and examples/portfolio that showcases your content creation experience.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

💰 Reward: You'll receive a loyalty salary increase on your Jellyfish anniversary in addition to joining our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

📈 Growth, Your Way: Grow your career with one paid day each month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses.

🏥 Health Insurance: We provide a private health insurance policy that includes visual and dental plan coverage.

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