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Content Director
Rodan + Fields Dermatologists
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Description
CONTENT DIRECTOR
Job Description
The Company
Rodan + Fields® is defining the future of social commerce for a social category. As a leading anti-aging skincare company founded by Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, world-renowned dermatologists and creators of Proactiv® Solution, Rodan + Fields crowd sources the marketing and sales of clinically-proven, transformative products by empowering personal enterprise. With high double-digit annual growth since its inception in 2008, a growing network of demographically attractive independent consultants and customers, groundbreaking product introductions and industry accolades, Rodan + Fields is a fast-paced, values-anchored company at the intersection of consumer packaged goods, digital products and personal enterprise in the heart of San Francisco.
The Opportunity
The Content Director is a seasoned creative leader with a background in writing, editing, content creation and skincare/beauty with the ability to ideate and generate creative work in a variety of forms. This person will work with the Creative Director to strategize creative concepts, plan copy needs, and initiate systems for executing a Content Strategy.
The Content Director must be a strong editor and experienced manager able to work with creative teams and individual writers to execute quickly, manage time well and solve problems creatively. The Content Director will also manage a department of editorial writers and copywriters, full time and freelance.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and support the R+F creative vision alongside the Creative Director. This includes generating big creative ideas, managing, assigning, editing and approving the work of creative teams
• Manage project details across marketing, sales and events departments
• Mentor and manage a team of in-house and freelance copywriters and editorial writers, determining assignments and seeing each project through to its optimal condition
• Act as quality control and brand steward for junior-level team members and liaison between the team and senior managers, including the Creative Director
• Build a strong creative relationship and alignment with the Creative Director
• Identify and evolve R+F Content Strategy through copywriting, online content creation and distribution models, including setting a tone of voice for each audience
• Writing and copywriting as a seasoned pinch-hitter when necessary
Requirements:
• Ability to think “outside the box” for disruptive and innovative ideas that will set R +F apart in terms of messaging and content
• Ability to challenge, improve and streamline existing copy processes with technology
• Understanding of how to elevate a brand’s communications through content and tone of voice
• Strong editing skills
• Ability to access a network of freelance copywriters and editorial writers and the awareness to match writers with projects such as marketing initiatives, seasonal stories, product messaging, website storytelling and product campaigns
• Ability to foster positive relationships internally from executives to brand teams, the creative department, direct reports; other corporate partners
• Experience in script writing for videos and speech writing for major events
• Must have a minimum of 10+ years of experience in content creation, ideally beauty/skincare
• 3+ years of experience managing people, specifically copywriters
• Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in marketing, journalism or creative writing
• Experience working with various, cross-functional, internal and external groups to deliver meaningful results on time with limited direction in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success with defining, implementing and optimizing a Content Strategy
• Experience in various forms of copy from social content marketing to editorial to campaign copywriting
• Results-driven, innovative thinker
• Expert knowledge of AP Stylebook
• Solid working knowledge of copy creation, production and distribution
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills and ability to create and maintain detailed documentation
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Self-disciplined and motivated in an environment that requires creativity and strong attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate needs, innovate, multi-task and excel in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to positively adjust to a rapidly changing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint presentation creation
The Company
Looking for a job? Dream big! We did!Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields met at Stanford University during their dermatology residency bonding over their personal struggles with acne and an understanding of how skin issues impact self-esteem and self-confidence. They combined their personal connection and professional expertise into a shared mission: to provide everyone with life-changing skincareTM that deliver real results!
Today, Rodan + Fields has grown from its humble beginnings in Dr. Katie Rodan's kitchen to the #1 skincare brand in the U.S. in 2016.* We combine our innovative products with a high-tech, high-touch approach, and as a result, more than a million customers have experienced the benefits of Rodan + Fields.
We are transforming skincare, and we welcome your big ideas to fuel our ambitious growth plans! If you are looking for a life-changing career opportunity, we've got your prescription. Here's what we offer and what we're looking for:
Be Impactful.As a Rodan + Fields corporate employee, you will have the chance to make an impact every day! You’ll become part of a positive, passionate movement that celebrates greatness and encourages employees to be catalysts for change. We provide a creative, vibrant workplace outfitted with all of the technology, tools and training you'll need to learn, grow and thrive!
Be Inspired. We do more than create life-changing skincare – we create life-changing impact in our communities through our non-profit, Prescription for Change®, the heart of Rodan + Fields. By funding empowerment programs for students, we teach them how to use their skills to make life-changing differences in their lives and the lives of others.
Be Rewarded. Are you looking for a career that allows you to contribute your talents in a way that can truly make a difference in people's lives? Join us and share your talents as we develop innovative solutions for your skin and empower entrepreneurs. In addition to working arm-in-arm with industry leaders, employees at Rodan + Fields enjoy rich benefits including competitive total rewards packages, a company-wide, long-term incentive plan, health benefits, annual 401(k) employer match, wellness reimbursement program, paid parental leave, education reimbursement and so much more.
At Rodan + Fields, you will be challenged to make an impact, inspired to do more, and rewarded for your contributions.
If you're ready to dream big, apply here!
*Source Euromonitor International Limited; retail value RSP terms; all channels, USA; extracted from internal system on March 15, 2017; claim effective starting March 28, 2017.