Director of Content, US Job at Ascential
We're looking for a Director of Content to join our team in New York, USA as part of our Content function.
Do you wake up every morning to find out about the latest fintech news (whether it be a new round of funding, an acquisition, or a crazy partnership)? Do you live and breathe fintech? Are you excited about sifting through the ideas that are shaping the future of our industry? Do you know the fintech landscape in the US like the back of your hand? Then this is the job for you.
You have a combination of deep expertise within financial services, relationships that span across the industry and across levels, and the poise to interact with C-level executives at the largest institutions in the world.
We are looking for someone who challenges conventional norms, is open to new ideas and flexible in their thinking, a true team player with a clear vision for how the future of financial services is likely to play out and isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty.
You will be responsible for delivering outstanding content for Money20/20’s annual show in Las Vegas looking to bring fresh faces and stories to the stage while leaving the audience wowed by the quality of the content you produce. As the pinnacle event at the convergence of financial services and technology, the expectations of our brand are high and must be delivered on. You will do continuous research and understanding of the market identifying top trends and up and coming companies and people to feature on Money20/20 stages. You will be expected to represent Money20/20 at selected industry conferences/events and in the media; leveraging these opportunities to gather insights on market trends, build relationships, and recruit potential speakers.
The role requires close partnership with Money20/20’s US Vice President to achieve the US shows’ short and long term objectives as well as partnering with the Content Director for the European show to share best insights, practices, etc. You will also work closely with the marketing and social media team ensuring that the vision for content across our stages is conveyed in our marketing material. You will build bold ideas and partner on a regular basis with our Chief Strategy and Growth Officer.
This is a critical role at Money20/20, with joint responsibility for the growth and success of Money20/20 as an industry expert. The Director of Content is expected to make a strong contribution to Money20/20’s
bi-weekly content board.
In return for your contribution, you’ll get to work for one of the fastest growing brands within fintech, travel the world, and create real change in the industry by advancing the debates, issues and opportunities within our industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for Money20/20 US content
- Incorporate new ideas, speakers, and geographies seamlessly into the main show enhancing our ability to provide a global perspective at the local level
- Establish best in class content processes, building upon the call for content process and inbound speaking requests, presentation review process, on-site delivery, speaker care, and performance measurement
- Create exceptional, tailored, post-show reports to each target segment showcasing value back to our customers post show
- Build upon specialized content tracks for initiatives including Rise Up and Amplify
- Develop a “VIP” package taking from the learnings of Money20/20’s exclusive program, CEO Unplugged
- Lead, inspire and coach the US Head of Content and Content Manager to deliver market leading content; developing their skills to continually raise the bar
- Further responsibility for ensuring alignment between Money20/20’s US event content, the content marketing team, and Money20/20’s ambitions to develop adjacent information services
- Partner with the other content teams across Money20/20 to ensure a fluid message in the market across Money20/20 assets including the MoneyPot, MoneyFest, MoneyTalks, etc.
- Work closely with the Money20/20 Chief Strategy and Growth Officer and US Vice President to deliver market-leading content that consistently exceed customers’ expectations and deliver ever-increasing levels of satisfaction (as measured by revenue, retention and NPS)
- Embrace and drive commercial goals without compromising editorial integrity and the quality of the content.
- Continuously build relationships within the industry while leveraging existing connections to ensure Money20/20 has the absolute best speakers on stage and involved with the brand.
- Represent Money 20/20 as required to customers and in public.
Your Experience
- Significant financial services/fintech experience essential, including a strong network of industry contract and depth and breadth of knowledge in relevant content areas, including but not limited to:
- Mobile Payments, B2B Payments, & Wallets
- Issuer & Acquirer Processing
- Evolution of Banking & Financial Services
- Evolution of Retailing & Merchant Services
- Identity, Security & Fraud
- Big Data & Analytics
- RegTech
- Financial Inclusion
- Credit & Lending
- Robo Advising and Investing
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
- Good interpersonal skills, able to leverage your emotional intelligence to influence others
- Bold & courageous with a strength in your convictions to champion best in class and challenge boring content
- Team player and leadership skills including coaching and mentoring to bring the best out in your team
- Able to work at pace and the demanding nature that comes with live events
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to effectively articulate industry topics and trends in internal briefs, agenda session descriptions, marketing materials, etc.
What We Offer
Our benefits package incorporates what we’re passionate about – unlocking your future, overall well-being and sustainability – whilst giving you control over your benefits.
- 15 days of holiday per year and an extra day for each year of service up to 20 days
- 401K – Saving Incentive plan
- Medical and Dental Insurance plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Vision benefits
- Great learning and development opportunities
- Life Assurance and Disability insurance
- Option to opt into the Ascential Shares Scheme
Inclusive Workforce
At Ascential, our goal is to create a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to work. We want all Ascential people to feel included and truly empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals.
Everyone who applies will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based upon race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.
If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the application and interview process, please let us know so that we can support you.
For more information on our culture, visit Ascential.com.
About Money 20/20
We’ve created a space where the smartest, most outrageously inventive and ambitious people in the financial industry can connect and create. With the pace of industry change increasing and the reach of new possibilities expanding, this is needed more than ever.
Joining us will let you be part of one of the fastest growing event brands in the world. It’s an opportunity to really push the boundaries and release your creative spirit at a company that does things differently on a global platform.
Money 20/20 is an Ascential brand. Ascential is a specialist, global, information company that helps the world’s most ambitious businesses win in the digital economy.
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