Job Description
Phaistos Networks is looking for an experienced Lead Content Manager to develop and execute the video content strategy for Glomex: the premier content platform for digital publishers, broadcasters and advertisers. Primarily we are looking for an experienced journalist, with a deep understanding of the media landscape in Greece, who is able combine their expertise with commercial acumen. You must be a natural leader, able to inspire and unite teams around a common vision and strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish the content strategy of Glomex and set out and monitor all related plans and processes
- Lead the production process of original and effective video content for Publishers, from identifying content opportunities and areas of high interest, to developing compelling video concepts and ideas, ensuring successful delivery and performance of all video
- Manage high-stakes relationships with Publishers, influence decisions on content and distribution rights and relay the value proposition of Glomex for the entire ecosystem
- Devise KPIs for video production, media pickup and audience reach, and monitor performance daily
- Develop and optimize the current content portfolio, ensuring that the wide variety of short-form videos meet partner needs and business objectives.
- Provide editorial and creative input to content provider partners (freelancers, production houses etc.) to ensure all content supports and extends the brand’s initiatives.
- Manage editorial calendars to further develop and optimize editorial workflows and communication/promotional actions regarding current, new, and upcoming content.
- Constantly improve and optimize video content delivery and distribution processes to achieve inventory growth, based on data analysis and teams’ insights.
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in managing content strategies with a campaign-based, insights-led approach
- Experience building content strategy to serve business and communications goals that map to KPIs.
- Strong writing and editing skills with a passion for staying current and engaging with the latest information pertaining to news and entertainment.
- Analytic rigour, journalistic integrity, drive for quality and curiosity to stay on the cutting edge of the digital landscape
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, Journalism, Communication, or relevant field.
- Minimum 5 years of working experience in a relevant job position within the Digital Publishing Industry (Video Curation/Production). Working experience in Broadcast Media will be considered a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in Greek and English; German will be considered a plus.
- Ιn-depth understanding of Digital/Content Marketing principles and data (video analytics).
- High energy, proactive team player, detail oriented and flexible to pivot with changes in priorities.
About us
Phaistos Networks is looking for an experienced Lead Content Manager to develop and execute the video content strategy for Glomex: the premier content platform for digital publishers, broadcasters and advertisers. Primarily we are looking for an experienced journalist, with a deep understanding of the media landscape in Greece, who is able combine their expertise with commercial acumen. You must be a natural leader, able to inspire and unite teams around a common vision and strategy.
As a subsidiary of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, glomex forms a unique online marketplace for trading premium video content. Via its web-based “Media Exchange Service” platform, glomex enables licensors to broadly distribute their content and website operators to gain access to a vast pool of premium video content.
Being glomex’s official partner in Greece since 2018, Phaistos Networks and its Media partners have developed a Premium B2B Premium Video Ecosystem, consisting of more than 30 Content Providers and over 200 websites.