Operation Smile

AVP, Content Creation & Strategy


PayCompetitive
LocationRemote
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 890

      General Description:

      The AVP, Content Creation & Strategy is a brand-new role within the Global Marketing and Strategy team. The AVP reports to the Senior Vice President, Global Marketing and Strategy, is responsible for a creative team, and works closely with the global development and program teams.

      The core responsibility of AVP, Content Creation & Strategy , is to create smart content strategies that drive breakthrough brand storytelling. An ideal candidate understands the unique power of a strong story grounded in brand insight, and the valuable role they can play as a conduit between strategic marketing and purposeful storytelling.

      Essential Functions:

      • Build and execute the content strategy with an emphasis on brand storytelling that demonstrates the organization's strategic priorities and key initiatives in collaboration with global/regional partners.

      • Develop original story-driven content that aligns with brand, audience and fundraising objectives , including social videos to build awareness, engagement, and brand “fans.”

      • Transform sophisticated in-depth materials and synthesize complex topics into clear, digestible content.

      • Collaborate with communications and mass marketing colleagues, subject matter experts, and other key business partners to create impactful storytelling and multi-use assets.

      • Lead content collection, production, and overall creative development processes for long and short form video and still photography needs, harnessing brand design, copy, art, and digital technology.

      • Develop and execute content for corporate partners and special events , as needed.

      • Utilize data and analytics to define metrics and inform the development and evolution of content strategy.

      • Lead and review the work of the creative teams for all web, print, and digital marketing collateral.

      • Manage a cross-functional team of graphic designers, copywriters, social-media experts, photographers/videographers, and project managers in the strategic development of content plans and deliverables.

      • Prioritize work and resources across engagements, based on short- and long-term needs, and build key partnerships with external agencies, freelancers, and production studios.

      • Conduct brainstorming sessions with creative team, maintaining strategic thinking to develop innovative and actionable initiatives in a fiscally responsible manner.

      • Review and approve art and copy developed by the team, ensuring that deliverables address marketing goals and challenges effectively.

      • Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling digital experiences for sophisticated audiences and emotional storytelling for targeted to consumer audiences.

      • Responsible for ensuring brand guidelines, visual identity and brand voice are consistently met throughout content production and guide internal partners in the production of materials.

      • Drive philosophy and champion value of content marketing companywide.

      Experience Required (education/work) :

      • BS/BA in advertising, fine art, design or relevant field.

      • 10 plus years of hands-on experience in creative process, marketing, graphic design and brand development.

      • Experience in creating integrated content across all marketing channels: digital, social media, paid, media, mobile, offline and print.

      • Proven ability to successfully leading a team of diverse, talented creatives.

      • Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally if needed. (Possible 10%)

      Competencies/Skills Required:

      • Strong leadership capabilities that can motivate, inspire, and influence across functions and regions.

      • Strategic point of view that aligns with the goals of the organization .

      • Anticipate the needs of the company, operate with a solutions-mindset and pivot as the market environment changes.

      • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

      • Highly organized with attention to detail.

      • Capable of working individually and within a team setting within a complex, multifaceted organization, and with minimal supervision.

      • Expertise in content creation platforms.

      Benefits:

      • 100% employer-paid Health and Dental Insurance Options; additional coverage may be purchased for qualified family members.
      • 100% employer-paid EAP, short term and long-term disability, and life insurance plans.
      • Supplemental Vision insurance, Pet insurance, Legal Plan, and Flexible Spending Account options.
      • 401K Retirement Plan with up to 6% match and additional 3% Safe Harbor contribution.
      • 15 days of PTO for the first two years, holiday pay, and paid time off from Christmas Eve through New Year's
  • About the company

      Operation Smile is a nonprofit medical service organization founded in 1982 by Dr.