Sponsored Content Specialist

Job Description

One of our talented Sponsored Content Specialists (SCS) will be on leave, and we are therefore looking for a substitute for one year to join our Sponsored Content Production team.

About the role

As an SCS, you will be an expert in content production and content consulting, acting as an advisor for a portfolio of clients. Your role will be crucial in generating new revenue and clients for FINN Content through early involvement in the sales process and producing and/or managing content projects from idea to reporting. You will focus particularly on High Potential (HIPO) clients and growth clients.

Key Responsibilities

Support Sales Teams:

• Collaborate with the sales departments (Real Estate, Mobility and Recommerce) to ensure they have the necessary skills to sell FINN Content products.
• Ensure sales teams are equipped with all required information (sales presentations, pricing, and product knowledge).
• Attend department and team meetings regularly.
• Develop concepts that incorporate content marketing, in collaboration with concept developers across the verticals.

Sales to New Clients:

• Participate in initial meetings and pitch content marketing for FINN Content.
• Address client/agency briefs by involving the team and, along with the responsible content producer, finalize a concept tailored to the client's goals.
• Pitch to clients identified by the SCS as having potential.
• Serve as an expert and advisor across all our distribution in Real Estate, Mobility and Recommerce.
• Follow up with clients and assess upselling opportunities after campaign completion.
• Break into new industries according to established targets.
• Ensure the concepts we sell align with the client's KPIs.

Role in Sponsored Content Production:

As an SCS, you will be responsible for ensuring results within the team. You will act as a liaison between the sales team and the client. Follow-up and coaching of external freelancers, as well as content tracking with clients, will be key parts of your daily work.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for you who have:

• Experience in content marketing and consulting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present and pitch concepts to clients.
• Experience in sales and client management.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, with a focus on achieving set goals.
• High competence in text and content production, with a creative and skillful pen
• Ability and structure to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  

What we offer

We guarantee an engaging workplace where successes are celebrated and colleagues support each other. Our benefits include several celebrations, great cabins in Trysil, and free subscriptions to Aftenposten+, VG+, PodMe, E24+ and more. We value work-life balance, offering flexible working hours. When you join us at our colourful and vibrant Oslo office, prepare for mouthwatering lunches that'll make your home-cooking game weak.

If you want to give your health a little extra love, you can join our own SATS classes, winter ski-lessons, weekly padel training, and massage and physiotherapy in the office. Your growth and development is important to us, and with our own Schibsted Learning Lab we provide opportunities for continuously new learnings.

If you're passionate about content marketing and looking for a workplace and a role where you can share your knowledge, learn and grow, get inspired, be yourself and make an impact, let us hear from you! We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Questions? Head of Sponsored Content Production Martina Bjølgerud is happy to answer any questions you might have about the role.