Content Manager (maternity cover)

The Content Engine; Genf; On-site; CHF 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

25 days annual leave

Life event day

Flexible working

Job summary

The Content Engine, a Geneva-born digital content agency, seeks a highly organised Content Manager for a 12-month maternity cover with a strong possibility of renewal. This fully remote role operates on GMT/CET time and may require rare travel for team events.

You will manage content pipelines, attend client WIP meetings, coordinate designers and writers, handle feedback, write scripts and social copy, and schedule content. Strong English is essential.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in an editorial, production or project management role.
• Proven success in a project management capacity.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to juggle deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral English.

Responsibilities

• Manage content in the pipeline from commission to completion.
• Attend regular work-in-progress meetings with clients.
• Coordinate graphic designers, video editors and writers (staff and freelance).
• Manage feedback and revisions from internal approvals and clients.
• Write scripts and social copy for content.
• Schedule social content and other ad hoc editorial tasks.

Skills

Editorial experience

Project management

Remote work

Attention to detail

Cloud-based tools

English proficiency

Job description

We are looking for a highly organised and personable Content Manager to join us on a maternity cover, initially 12 months with likelihood of ongoing employment after the maternity contract ends. From a journalism and/or content production background, you should be a consummate project manager. The Content Manager supports Editorial Account Managers and manages workflow and delivery for around three to five clients.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a digital content agency with a fantastic client base and a firm belief in the power of story-telling to change the world. We work collaboratively, and are driven by our values which include taking pride in what we do and telling it how it is. Founded in Geneva in 2018 by the team that helped to create the World Economic Forum’s digital powerhouse, The Content Engine combines creativity and technology for effective communication. We give organisations access to the platforms, processes and editorial talent they need to scale the work of their communications team and own the conversations in their digital space.

We have an office in Geneva and a main employee presence in the UK. This is a fully remote role, working on GMT/CET time zone and your employment will be subject to local employment rules. Very occasional travel will be required to team get togethers 1-2 times per year.

Join us and…

Manage content in the pipeline: once commissioned the CM manages the content through to completion

Attend regular work-in-progress meetings with clients

Liaise with graphic designers, video editors and writers (staff and freelance) to deliver on client briefs

Manage feedback/revisions from internal approvals as well as from the client

Write dazzling content, with a focus on scripts and social copy

Schedule social content

Other ad hoc editorial tasks within reason to support the team

What makes you a great candidate?

Solid experience in an editorial, production or project management role

Proven success in a project management capacity, with demonstrable ability to proactively manage time and tasks

The ability to thrive in working in a fast-paced, remote environment

Attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple demands and deadlines

Confident and experienced in the use of cloud-based technologies

Exceptional written and oral English

Further details and how to apply

Contract duration: Initial 12-month term with strong likelihood of renewal

Salary and benefits: Competitive, based on experience and location, plus profit share, 25 days annual leave plus local national holidays and one ‘life event’ day, flexible working

Full time/part time: Full-time role (part time at minimum 60% FTE will also be considered for the right candidate)

Location: Remote, UK/India preferred

Deadline for applications: 22 January 2026

The Content Engine is looking to build a diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, social background, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. We hire the best people from a wide variety of backgrounds because we know that is the best way for us to thrive as a strong, resilient and dynamic organisation.