Manager of Editorial and Content

Polygon Labs; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Manager of Editorial and Content, where you'll lead the content strategy for a dynamic blockchain ecosystem. This role is essential for shaping the narrative of Polygon Labs, enhancing brand awareness, and driving engagement through innovative content. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling articles, manage the blog, and oversee press releases. If you have a passion for storytelling and a deep understanding of blockchain technology, this is your chance to shine in a role that blends creativity with strategy, making a significant impact in the rapidly evolving world of Web3.

Benefits

Remote first global workforce

Industry leading Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance

Company matching 401k with 3% match

$1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance

$200 Annual Book Allowance Program

$75 Monthly internet or phone reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Company issued laptop

1 wellness Friday off per quarter

Egg freezing and mental health benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in editorial or content management, preferably in blockchain or technology.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a strong portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary editor and writer for the Polygon Labs blog.
• Develop and execute content strategies aligned with brand identity.
• Write engaging content for social media and collaborate with design teams.

Skills

Editorial Management

SEO

Content Strategy

Technical Writing

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Project Management

Graphic Design

Tools

Figma

Job description

About Polygon Labs

Polygon Labs is a software development company building and developing a network of aggregated blockchains via the AggLayer, secured by Ethereum. As public infrastructure, the AggLayer will bring together user bases and liquidity for any connected chain, and leverage Ethereum as a settlement layer. Polygon Labs has also contributed to the core development of several widely-adopted scaling protocols and tools for launching blockchains, including Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, and Polygon Miden, which is in development as well as Polygon CDK.

Your Role

We are seeking a Manager of Editorial and Content to serve as the Editor-in-Chief of the Polygon Labs blog, with a focus on growth, conversion, SEO, and communicating key ecosystem and product updates to a diverse readership of builders and users alike. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing our content strategy. The right candidate will maintain and grow brand awareness with innovative but approachable content. You will be key in positioning Polygon Labs as a thought leader in the blockchain space, with deep collaboration and oversight over press releases. The role reports to the Vice President of Communications + Content.

Your Responsibilities

Content Creation, Editing, and SEO:

• Serve as the primary editor and writer for the Polygon Labs blog.
• Grow traffic to Polygon website and focus on conversion.
• Plan and execute consistent email campaigns for more intimate contact with builders and users.
• Partner with ecosystem projects to write and edit announcements.
• Rigorously maintain and update blog content as new product releases come online.
• Contribute to writing and editing website copy for campaigns.

Editorial Strategy and Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Develop and execute monthly, quarterly, and yearly content strategies aligned with Polygon Labs’s brand identity.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and business teams to develop content and deliverables for various purposes, including:
• Product and technical announcements
• Email campaigns
• Editing or writing press releases
• Developing collateral in conjunction with the business team.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to produce GTM-related content, including boilerplate language and campaign-specific messaging for Polygon zkEVM, CDK, and PoS upgrades.

Partner and Leadership Support:

• Write technical blog posts and social content for founders, such as Sandeep Nailwal and Mihalio Bjelic, ensuring alignment with brand strategy.
• Provide Q&A answers and support leadership in refining messaging.

Social and Multimedia Content:

• Write and post engaging content for social media platforms, ensuring technical blogs and campaigns are effectively promoted.
• Collaborate with design teams to create compelling blog graphics and visual elements using tools like Figma.

What You'll Need

• Experience: 5+ years in editorial, content management, or a related field, preferably in blockchain, technology, or Web3.
• Writing Skills: Exceptional writing and editing skills with a portfolio showcasing technical and non-technical content.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align content strategy with brand goals and adapt messaging for diverse audiences.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven track record of working across engineering, BD, and marketing teams.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of blockchain technology and concepts, with the ability to translate complex ideas into accessible content.
• Graphic Design: Basic proficiency in Figma or other design tools to create blog graphics.
• Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple content streams and deadlines.

Polygon Labs Perks

The goal of the Polygon Labs total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits for our full-time employees:

• Remote first global workforce
• Industry leading Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance*
• Company matching 401k with 3% match*
• $1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance (life-time max)
• $200 Annual Book Allowance Program
• $75 Monthly internet or phone reimbursement
• Flexible Time Off
• 1 company wide wellness Friday day off per quarter
• Company issued laptop
• Egg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefits

*In certain countries medical, dental and vision is fully covered for employees & their dependents. This is country and plan specific.

*401k is for United States employees only.

Polygon Labs is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Polygon Labs is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

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