Head of Content

Lab 54 Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lab54 Ltd. is seeking a Head of Content to shape and deliver the brand’s editorial output across web, social, and video in a fast-moving music culture environment.

You will define the voice, lead a growing team of editors and creatives, actively create and edit content, and balance editorial credibility with commercial needs while driving audience growth and engagement.

Qualifications

• Editorial background in music/media.
• Deep understanding of electronic/dance music culture.
• Proven ability to both lead and produce content.
• Experience building and managing large teams and projects.
• Strong social-first content instinct across formats.
• Comfort with fast-moving, resource-limited environments.
• Multiskilled: writing, editing, basic video, social publishing.
• Strong network in music (artists, PRs, labels).

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver a lean, high-impact content strategy across web, social, and video.
• Prioritise content that drives engagement over volume.
• Oversee content output: DJ sets, interviews, short-form clips.
• Commission freelancers and contributors.
• Shape and maintain a clear brand voice.
• Manage content calendar, workflows, and deadlines.
• Mentor junior team members and grow the department.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Dance music knowledge

Team building

Content strategy

Social publishing

Video basics

Adaptability

Music network

Job description

Lab54 is a content-led events and production company driven by the motto:

[ Anywhere But A Club. ]

We specialise in creating high-impact experiences in unexpected locations, capturing moments and turning them into viral content.

With a combined global audience of over 425,000 across platforms, Lab54 sits at the intersection of party culture and lifestyle, bridging the gap between real-life and online.

We collaborate closely with brands, record labels, and artists to craft culturally relevant moments to our community and beyond.

Role Overview

The Head of Content is a hands-on leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the brand’s editorial output across all channels. In a small company, this role blends strategy with execution - you’ll set the vision, but also actively create, edit, and publish content.

You’ll play a key role in defining the voice and cultural relevance of a music media brand operating in a space similar to Mixmag and Boiler Room, with a strong focus on electronic music, artists, and culture.

Responsibilities

Own and deliver a lean, high-impact content strategy across web, social, and video

Prioritise content that drives engagement over volume

Quickly react to trends, releases, and cultural moments

Content Management:

Write, edit, and publish content regularly (announcements, features, interviews)

Commission freelancers and contributors

Shape and maintain a clear, consistent brand voice

Oversee all content output (e.g., DJ sets, interviews, short-form clips)

Identify low-cost, high-impact formats suitable for social led content team

Manage client relationships from a content standpoint

Manage the team (social, design, editorial, content, global freelancers)

Set weekly priorities and content schedules

Mentor junior team members while staying close to project health

Build and manage the entire department to allow for exponential growth including hiring.

Social & Audience Growth:

Directly oversee social channels (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)

Work closely with the social media manager to test formats and grow reach

Use analytics tools to report on, build out and refine our output (feeding into content strategy decisions)

Video & Content Formats:

Oversee and contribute to video output (e.g., DJ sets, interviews, short-form clips)

Identify low-cost, high-impact formats suitable for a small team

Be comfortable appearing on camera if needed

Work closely with sales/partnership teams on branded content

Help pitch and shape campaigns that fit the brand

Balance editorial credibility with commercial needs

Operational Ownership:

Manage content calendar, workflows, and deadlines

Ensure efficient use of limited resources (budget, people, time)

Step in to solve problems quickly—this is not a siloed role

Skills & Experience

Strong editorial background (music/media preferred)

Deep understanding of electronic music and dance music culture

Proven ability to do the work as well as lead it

Experience managing and building teams and large scale projects

Strong instincts for what performs well on social platforms across all content mediums (inc. live streaming)

Comfortable working in a fast-moving, resource-limited environment

Multi-skilled: writing, editing, basic video, social publishing

Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change

Strong network in music (artists, PRs, labels)

KPIs / Success Measures

Audience growth and engagement (especially social-first)

Consistency and quality of output with a small team

Ability to deliver standout content moments (viral hits, exclusives)

Contribution to commercial projects

What Makes This Role Different (vs Larger Companies)

Delegation & doing - you're in the trenches daily

Creative ownership - strong influence and alignment on brand direction

Resource constraints - success depends on smart prioritisation

Ideal Profile

Has editorial credibility in music culture

Can lead a team but also jump on the tools instantly

Thrives in a startup-style environment

Understands both culture and content performance

Can actively direct content that drives virality

Can build a team, its SOPs and everything that comes with running a whole department

Can ensure the CEO and MD are not needed from a day to day running of the content department perspective