Managing Director, Content Services | Houston, TX

Adcetera is an integrated agency headquartered in Houston. We are looking to hire a Managing Director, Content Services. In this pivotal role, you will work under the Chief Creative Officer, guiding and enhancing our Content team. This team is responsible for delivering high-quality writing services across our diverse client portfolio and our internal marketing and communication efforts.  

 What We're Looking For:  
 

• Leadership and Team Management: Experience in managing a content team, including hiring, performance reviews, and aligning team skills and output with the objectives of both internal stakeholders and clients.  
• Exceptional Writing and Reviewing Skills: Strong writing abilities and an even stronger knack for reviewing and refining strategic and creative concepts, stories, and article ideas.  
• Diverse Portfolio: Demonstrated success in creating strategic and creative content that showcases adaptability in style and subject, alongside expertise in digital marketing and writing for SEO.  
• Presentation Skills: Confidence and capability in presenting, both to your team and to clients.  
• Editing Expertise: Experience and knowledge in Chicago and AP style. 
• Coaching Abilities: A talent for nurturing the team's growth and advancement in their skills with a goal-focused approach.  
• Multifaceted Content Background: Experience in leading content creation for various platforms, including B2B communications and above the line campaigns (social media, outdoor, retail, video, digital experiences).  
• Resource Allocation: Ability to balance and recommend staffing levels and align talent with clients/projects.  
• Experience with in-house and outsourced team members: Familiarity with managing in-house teams and working with freelancers, external groups, or contracted specialists with experience and understanding of estimates and market values.   

• Technological Agility: A passion for utilizing and embracing the latest tools, techniques, and technologies in content creation and workflow optimization. This includes a passion for AI tempered with a cautious sense of the legal and functional risks and opportunities.  

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant marketing experience (agency or in-house). 
• Proven background in content-team management.  
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative delivery under tight deadlines, individually and as a team leader.  
• Experience in a senior editorial role. 
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, creative services, or a related field.  

Benefits

• Collaborative team environment.  
• A diverse range of clients in technology, healthcare, travel, consumer retail, and more.  
• Hybrid work model.  
• A stable and extensive client list.  
• Salary aligned with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package. This includes a discretionary bonus plan, career development opportunities, 100% employer-paid health insurance, and generous PTO policy.