Head of Content

Letterboxd

. Develop and lead Letterboxd's long-term content strategy across editorial, social, video and audience channels .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and leading content strategies across various channels, with a strong focus on audience insights and performance data. Proven ability to manage editorial standards, production workflows, and commercial collaborations while mentoring teams to achieve editorial excellence.

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Content Strategy DevelopmentAudience DevelopmentEditorial LeadershipDigital Publishing ExpertiseCommercial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Content PlanningPerformance Data AnalysisContent ProductionAudience InsightsEditorial StandardsBranded ContentContent Investment ManagementStorytelling ApproachesPublishing ProcessesQuality Control

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationJudgmentCuriosityConfidence

Tools & Technologies

Social Media PlatformsVideo PlatformsNewslettersContent Management SystemsAnalytics Tools

Industry Keywords

MediaPublishingDigital ContentEntertainmentCultural RelevanceAudience-Led BusinessCommercial CollaborationsContent EffectivenessEngagement DriversFast-Moving Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead Letterboxd's long-term content strategy across editorial, social, video and audience channels
Establish priorities and investment decisions using audience insights, platform trends and performance data
Lead the Editorial, Social, Production and Studio Relations teams as an integrated content function
Oversee content planning, publishing schedules and production workflows across newsletters, JOURNAL, social channels and video platforms
Create original content formats, franchises and storytelling approaches
Work with Design to ensure visual consistency and strong creative execution
Use audience, platform and performance insights to improve content effectiveness and reach
Partner with Advertising, Partnerships and Marketing on branded content, sponsorships and commercial collaborations
Connect audience growth, editorial excellence and commercial outcomes
Mentor and support the Head of Editorial, Head of Social, Head of Production and Head of Studio Relations
Maintain editorial standards, publishing processes, ethical guidelines and quality control
Manage content budgets, production investment and resource planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years' experience in audience-led content businesses, including media, publishing, digital content or audience leadership roles
Experience leading editorial, social and content production teams
Proven success growing audiences across owned, earned and social channels
Experience in film, television, media, entertainment, sport, lifestyle or other culturally relevant consumer environments
Strong understanding of content performance, audience development and digital publishing
Experience working closely with advertising, sponsorship, marketing or branded content teams
Strong commercial acumen and ability to connect content investment to business outcomes
Passion for film, television and the communities that form around them
Strong editorial judgement and cultural instincts
Deep understanding of digital publishing, social media, newsletters and video platforms
Understanding of engagement drivers across different audiences and formats
Ability to balance audience expectations, commercial goals and editorial integrity
Ability to build scalable content systems without losing quality
Calm, curious and confident in fast-moving environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible location arrangements (NZ preferred; remote considered)