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Head of Content

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Head of Content, Leadership Institute - News Corp

The Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute is designed to help business leaders master a world of accelerating change. To succeed, they need not only good information — which the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones have traditionally provided them — but also a means for continuously honing their abilities to manage their people through a daunting array of challenges — whether from disruptive new technologies, an evolving geopolitical landscape, a changing energy paradigm, rising stakeholder demands, or shifting workplace norms. The Leadership Institute is comprised of executive peer communities, a variety of content and experiences for members, and unique access to data only available within Dow Jones. We are seeking an experienced and creative Head of Content to own the content strategy for the Leadership Institute. This role will define the overall content strategy, select and secure top-tier speakers across events, media and digital channels, and drive the Leadership Institute programs for its members, focusing on the topics and priorities that are top of mind for our members and business. This is a leadership role that requires a strong combination of strategic thinking, creative vision, and team management. Responsibilities:

Develop and curate the content for live events, including determining themes, topics, and session formats. Ensure the content strategy supports the overarching marketing, event, and sales goals. Track content performance and engagement metrics across all channels. Direct the creation of high-quality, engaging, and on-brand content for multiple platforms, including the LI website, social media, newsletters, video content, and more. Oversee content production, ensuring deadlines are met and quality is maintained. Use data and insights to optimize content strategy, improve content quality, and enhance audience engagement. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with a network of speakers, thought leaders, industry experts, and influencers across a range of industries. Understand the unique needs of clients and the audience to ensure talent selections align with event goals and themes. Develop and execute creative strategies to attract high-profile talent to our events and speaking engagements. Ensure a pipeline of experts across all industries that can support events in a variety of formats. Manage a team that secures talent for all programming. Work closely with the events team to develop content for live and virtual events. Manage, mentor, and grow the content team, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative, creative environment. Establish the company as a thought leader in the events industry by producing insightful, trend-driven content. Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate content across all initiatives. Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus. 20+ years of content creation and strategy experience, with at least 10 years in a leadership role. Strong network of industry contacts, with the ability to secure high-profile speakers. Knowledge of business trends and the ability to create engaging content for diverse event formats. Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills. Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. Business Area: Dow Jones – Dow Jones Leadership Institute Job Category: Marketing & Product Management Union Status: Non-Union role Pay Range: $250,000 – $315,000 We aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to attract the best candidates. For benefits eligible roles, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package. Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities.

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