Content Editor

New York, USA (On-site)

$80K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

Job Summary

Drive brand storytelling and content operations for Blackbird, owning voice across communications, editorial, email, and owned content like The Supersonic and in-app copy.

  • Must-have: 3-5 years of editorial or content marketing experience.
  • Standout: Owns editorial calendar and cross-functional content from Substack to emails in a fast-paced startup.

Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Steward of the Blackbird voice anywhere consumer-facing copy appears, from ghostwriting communications of our CEO to in-app messaging.
  • Own "The Supersonic," our Substack, from building the editorial calendar and assigning stories to editing freelance pieces and publishing the content.
  • Write, produce, and send all consumer-facing emails, including "The Weekly Flyer," a content-driven email that goes out to every market.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to highlight new restaurant openings and local community initiatives in each market.
  • Manage email communications across all current and future audience segments.
  • Prepare weekly content metrics reports for the Head of Brand and other stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the social editor to ensure all content has best in class captions that reflect the Blackbird voice.
  • Partner with the Design team on all copywriting initiatives, from new in-app surfaces to social assets to out of home advertising.
Requirements:
  • 3-5 years of editorial or content marketing experience.
  • Strong editorial instincts and writing, plus an ability to modulate their voice for a specific brand or vertical.
  • Ability to build emails, maintain segment lists, and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Based in New York City or willing to relocate. This is an on-site role.
Nice To Have:
  • Fluency with Substack, Figma, CapCut and/or Edits is a plus.
  • Passion for restaurants, hospitality, and/or the future of commerce and loyalty.
Benefits:
  • Full time offers from Blackbird may also include stock options, benefits (including medical, dental, vision, flexible time off, 401(k)), and some not-so-standard, extra-fun perks — subject to applicable taxes and based on eligibility.
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Blackbird Labs Inc

Blackbird is the loyalty company for restaurants, backed by A16Z, Union Square Ventures, Spark Capital, QED, American Express, Coinbase and others. Built for the places—and people—that make dining special.

Founded in 2022
New York, New York, USA
83 employees (13 in marketing)

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$80K/yr – $100K/yr

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Content Editor

Blackbird Labs Inc · New York, USA · On-site