Zalando’s newly formed Inspiration and Entertainment venture is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead the entertainment content strategy and execution. This is a new team at Zalando that will focus on embracing a new future, where every click unveils a new chapter in the evolution of online retail. In this exciting new role, you will leverage your expertise to redefine and shape Zalando’s mission to bring high quality, curated inspiration and entertainment content into our shopping environment to engage the next generation of fashion, beauty and lifestyle shoppers. You will join and collaborate with a fast-paced cross-functional team and be at the center of content production, talent/brand partnerships, editorial, and content innovation teams crafting and delivering new compelling customer experiences in culture led-storytelling.
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
You will define and execute the strategy and programming agenda for Entertainment content on Zalando’s premises - leading discussions and reporting on progress at senior leadership levels
You will work with multiple-cross functional teams that are pursuing different content sourcing strategies, ranging from creators, partner brands, original (in-house production), Gen AI teams, to content licensing deals
You will work closely with existing editorial and content productions teams from zStudios and Highsnobiety in a newsroom like set-up to deliver a compelling customer experience every day
You love working in a highly creative environment - exchanging on ideas, elevating the discussion around quality and excellence, and contributing to the culture of the creative community you operate in
You will partner with various talents teams to uncover new engaging formats that feel native to the Zalando environment, bringing them to life in a scalable way
You are able to create a bridge across various inspiration/entertainment led formats and our fashion, beauty, and lifestyle assortment
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
You’re an established leader with a track record of scaling new entertaining media environments (experience in fashion and beauty are a plus, but not a must)
You have a solid network in the media world that you can tap for ideas or new partnership opportunities
You have your finger on the entertainment media pulse, with a keen eye and passion for emerging talents and innovators - bringing new ideas into creative discussions
You are to think broadly (divergent creative thinking) about the opportunity space and able to distill your strategy into focused and actionable plans
You have a keen eye for content quality and are able to create structure and focus around programming for a consistent and coherent customer experience
You are open-minded, with an experimentation and data driven mindset - using clear user signals and insights to guide your roadmaps
If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year to start
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counselling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups