AddressThis is Adyen
Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.
For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.
Content Writer
We're looking for a Content Writer to join our marketing team. This role would be based in London, UK and would support both the UK Marketing team as well as the Global Content team. The ideal candidate has excellent writing skills across a range of content formats and can ideate and implement a content strategy from scratch. We are a diverse, collaborative, and motivated team and are looking for someone who values these qualities and embodies the Adyen Formula.
Why we create content
- To give a voice to our company over a range of channels and experiences
- To teach, inform, and share knowledge about payments and technology
- To tell the stories of how amazing companies grow alongside us
What you'll do
- Write copy for both short-form and long-form formats (e.g., blogs, reports, event pitches, ad copy, landing pages, scripts)across a number of channels such as website, email, video, PR, and social media
- Take complex or high-level ideas and turn them into simple, actionable content strategies that will support our marketing efforts and position us further as a leader in the financial technology industry
- Proactively translate commercial goals into content strategy
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders and design partners from kickoff to delivery – being diligent with details and deadlines
- Research and curate background information, data, audience insights, and newsworthy information to be used in our content
- Set clear goals and analyze the impact of the content, applying insights and digital marketing content best practices
- Deliver consistent, high-value content that adheres to Adyen content guidelines
About you
- You have 5+ years of professional experience writing English language content
- You are a storyteller: curious and keen to discern the motivations, behaviors, and preferences of our audiences
- You have an impeccable eye for detail and ability to approach tasks with a journalistic attitude to find the angles and stories that matter. A background in PR and/or journalism is a plus
- You have a good understanding of what it means to write for digital channels: blending user experience and channel best practices, and how they fit into the bigger picture of content marketing
- You have the ability to self-start, stick to deadlines, and drive projects forward – while being open and comfortable to iteration and feedback
- You have full professional proficiency (written and verbal) in English
- This role is based in London, UK
- Some domestic and international travel is required
Requirements
- Please include links to three samples of your best writing with your application
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments
Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you're from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!
What's next?
Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don't be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.
This role is based out of our London office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.
