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Content Director

Headspace Inc. Santa Monica, CA
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Job description

As Headspace continues to expand beyond our core business of guided meditation and sleep, we are producing different kinds of content in an effort to meaningfully connect with more audiences. This Content Director role will work across the different content verticals (Video, Sleep, Meditate, Focus, Mental Health, Mindfulness, etc.) to create personalized, engaging, delightful, and outcomes-driven audio and video content in order to help members build routines to live healthier and happier lives. 

The ideal candidate is an expert in creating world-class digital video, audio, and animation content. This person will be highly collaborative, detail-oriented and a strong communicator, working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to maximize efforts as a partner to our Head of Content on strategic vision, budget tracking, and resource allocation. To be successful, this Content Director should be comfortable in ambiguity, enjoy problem-solving, have a POV, and have a forward-thinking creative vision that they are able to communicate clearly. 

How your skills and passion will come to life at Headspace:

  • Working on video content, you are a big thinker and will lead development, pitching to internal stakeholders, and creatively leading new and exciting formats that expand our content offering and reach new members.
  • Analytics will inform the development of any new content you create. Your deep understanding of usage, content trends, and analyzing data will help you create hypotheses around new and existing content strategies. 
  • You will work on various verticals, as directed by the Head of Content, leading strategy, creative development, production, and delivery within the app.
  • You will work closely with the Product and Behavioral Science teams to help create and curate programming for behavioral-change interventions and machine learning. 
  • You will advocate for your content with the Marketing, PR, and Social teams to drive as much traffic as possible to your in-app content.  

What you’ve accomplished:

  • 8-10 years of experience working in media/new media and entertainment. 
  • 5+ years of experience in content and creative development.
  • Experience with a range of digital formats and a strong portfolio of creative and innovative work.
  • Great communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally and provide direction to internal and external partners.
  • Ability to strategize and create world-class content from concept to production.
  • Strong network and experience resourcing projects. 
  • Experience in meditation, wellness, mental health, mindfulness, and Headspace an advantage.

How we feel about Diversity & Inclusion:

Headspace is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace. 

*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Headspace. Please inform our Talent team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

How to get started:

If you’re excited by the idea of seeing yourself in this role at Headspace, please apply with your CV and a cover letter that best expresses your interest and unique qualifications.

Salary range Not specified
Date posted 11th November 2021
Commitment Full-Time
Place of work Remote (United States)
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