Editorial Copywriting and Communication Manager

Job Description

HBO Max launches in September 2020.

The Job

Following the successful launch of HBO Max in the US, WarnerMedia will be expanding HBO Max to EMEA.

Reporting to the Director, Editorial and Curation (HBO Max - Turkey ), the Editorial Copywriting & Communication Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining HBO Max's in-platform culture locally in Turkey to deliver a highly engaging an relevant experience for the customers.

The Daily
• Create and maintain the most engaging local in-platform culture for subscribers.
• Be responsible for all the in-platform communication based on the Editorial Strategy by creating engaging, original, clear and catchy copy for the platform (trays, pages, highlight lists, recommendations, etc.)
• Work closely with all editorial specialists to localize the curation strategy each month for the region.
• Work closely with image team to ensure a cohesive communication through verbal and visual channels.
• Work closely with the Marketing team including Social and Digital teams to make sure the out-of-platform and in-platform communication is aligned and clear for the customers, to ensure the campaigns and editorial themes are successfully displayed.
• Create and validate the Turkish and localized synopsis for the content.
• Validate the metadata visible on the platform (cast, genres, character lists, etc).
• Prepare monthly communication strategy documents to be shared with Marketing, Social Media, Product, Publishing and other relevant teams to maintain flow of information and unified editorial vision across company.
• Partner closely with Content Experience Strategy and Publishing teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all copy and localized texts to specification and on time to ensure complex and timely display of content across all devices and regions.

The Essentials
• Solid relevant experience
• Experience in leading a team.
• Strong understanding of content in a Turkish context. Ability to make solid editorial and curatorial decisions based on understanding of our customers, and the unique characteristics of our MAX content.
• Strong understanding of SVOD, and direct-to-consumer digital products
• Understanding and awareness of key trends and issues in the major media markets in EMEA.
• A love of television and social media, as well as a passion for staying on top of industry trends.
• Fluent in Turkish and English.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzm902-18-118-227-69-42 in your application.