Senior Content Writer at Adyen

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of professional experience writing
  • Proven success in concepting and executing content marketing initiatives for commercial outcomes
  • Proficient in writing (long-form and short-form) and editing
  • Strong project management skills
  • Good grasp of SEO
  • Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of content strategy and how to build and manage content initiatives that drive business impact
  • Ability to mentor and coach fellow writers
  • Storyteller: curious and keen to discern the motivations, behaviors, and preferences of audiences
  • Curious and data-driven: refine and optimize approach based on results
  • Impeccable eye for detail and ability to approach tasks with a journalistic attitude to find angles and stories that matter
  • Good understanding of writing for digital channels: blending user experience and channel best practices, and how they fit into the bigger picture of content marketing
  • Ability to self-start, stick to deadlines, and drive projects forward while being open to iteration and feedback
  • Ability to build strong global working relationships across teams and timezones
  • Full professional proficiency (written and verbal)

Responsibilities

  • Write and edit copy for a variety of formats (e.g., blogs, reports, events, ad copy, social copy, landing pages, scripts)
  • Be on-the-ground for case studies and shoots that involve content creation
  • Align content initiatives with commercial goals and the larger content strategy
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of business, marketing, and brand goals when responding to a brief
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders and design partners from kickoff to delivery, being diligent with details and deadlines
  • Drive content development by researching and curating background information, data, and audience insights, complemented by interviews with internal and external stakeholders
  • Manage content tasks and projects from concept to execution to distribution
  • Set an example for how to apply clear goals and analyze the impact of the content, applying insights and digital marketing content best practices
  • Create and update writing templates and guidelines that can be used across studios, implementing new ways to work more efficiently
  • Mentor writers across studios to ensure writing is at the highest quality

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Content WritingCopywritingEditingSEOProject ManagementContent StrategyBlog WritingSocial CopyAd CopyLanding Page Copy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Senior Content Writer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This role will work from our New York office.

What skills are required for the Senior Content Writer role?

The role requires proficiency in writing (long-form and short-form), editing, strong project management skills, a good grasp of SEO, and content strategy expertise. Additional needs include being commercially minded, strategic, collaborative, and able to mentor writers.

What is the company culture like at Adyen?

Adyen fosters an environment with opportunities for people to succeed, backed by culture and support to own their careers. They are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team, delivering innovative and ethical solutions.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Content Writer position?

A strong candidate is organized, proactive, strategic, and collaborative, with the ability to handle complex projects, initiate strategic content briefs, align content with business goals, and mentor other writers.

Adyen

Global payments platform for businesses

About Adyen

Adyen simplifies and accelerates transactions for businesses by providing a comprehensive payments platform. This platform allows businesses to accept payments online, in-store, and on mobile devices. Adyen operates directly by processing payments without relying on third-party banks, which enables a seamless payment experience. The company serves a wide range of clients, from small startups to large enterprises, and generates revenue by charging transaction fees for each payment processed. Additionally, Adyen offers risk management tools to help businesses reduce fraud and chargebacks, as well as point-of-sale systems for in-store payments. Adyen's goal is to continuously innovate and expand its services to meet the diverse needs of its clients in the global payments industry.

Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$313.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Global exchange program
Adyen+
Delicious healthy lunches
Phantom share package
Yearly trip to Amsterdam
Normal course of life

Risks

Increased competition from Spendesk in the European market threatens Adyen's market share.
BNPL expansion may lead to regulatory scrutiny in consumer protection-focused regions.
Collaboration with Doctolib exposes Adyen to healthcare data privacy and security risks.

Differentiation

Adyen offers a unified platform for online, in-store, and mobile payments.
The company holds acquiring licenses, allowing direct payment processing without third-party banks.
Adyen's AI-powered Uplift suite optimizes payment conversion and fraud management.

Upsides

Partnership with Intuit expands reach among UK small and mid-market businesses.
Collaboration with Affirm taps into a $185 billion BNPL market opportunity.
Adyen's healthcare partnerships open new revenue streams in the European market.

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