Role Overview:
The Content Lead is responsible for leading day-to-day content planning and execution while supporting broader marketing and business objectives. This role balances hands-on creative work with team coordination, performance optimization, and close collaboration with Marketing and Strategy partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Planning & Execution
- Lead the execution of content initiatives aligned with established marketing and brand strategies
- Translate strategic briefs into clear creative direction for writers, designers, and producers
- Oversee content quality, consistency, and on-time delivery across channels
- Remain hands-on in content development when needed
Performance Awareness & Optimization
- Review engagement and performance data to identify improvement opportunities
- Adjust creative execution based on feedback from Marketing and performance teams
- Support testing of formats, messaging, and visuals to improve conversion and effectiveness
- Communicate performance learnings clearly to the team
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with Marketing Strategists to align creative output with campaign goals
- Participate in constructive discussions around performance without defensiveness
- Provide creative input while remaining open to iteration based on data insights
- Escalate risks, trade-offs, or misalignments early and professionally
Team Leadership & Recognition
- Guide and support a small creative team or content contributors
- Provide clear feedback and coaching to improve execution quality
- Ensure individual contributions are recognized and communicated to stakeholders
- Foster a collaborative, motivated, and accountable team environment
Creative Quality & Brand Alignment
- Maintain consistency with brand guidelines and visual standards
- Balance creative expression with data-driven objectives
- Ensure all content supports the intended audience journey and campaign goals
Tools, AI & Workflow
- Use AI tools to support ideation, drafting, quality checks, and production efficiency
- Follow established AI and brand governance guidelines
- Contribute to improving content workflows and processes
Qualifications & Experience
- 4–5 years of experience in content, creative, or brand-related roles
- Prior experience leading projects or mentoring junior creatives
- Working knowledge of content performance metrics (engagement, CTR, conversion support)
- Strong collaboration skills with marketing or strategy teams
- Comfortable receiving and applying data-driven feedback
- Exposure to AI tools for content or creative production is an advantage