French Content Strategy Lead

Why Headout?
We're a rocketship: 9-figure revenue, record growth, and profitable

With $130M in revenue, guests in 100+ cities, and 18 months of profitability, Headout is the fastest-growing marketplace in the travel industry, and we're just getting started. We've raised $60M+ from top-tier investors and are building a durable company for the long term - because that's what our mission needs and deserves. We're growing, profitable and nowhere near done.
What we do is important

In an increasingly digital world, there is a desperate need to augment our human experience by getting us to interact with the real world around us and the people in it. At Headout, our mission is to be the easiest, fastest, and most delightful way to head out to a real-life experience - from immersive tours to museums to live events and everything in between.
Why now?

The foundation is strong. The opportunity ahead is even bigger. We've hit profitability, built momentum, and proven the model - but there's so much more to build. If you're looking to join a company where the trajectory is steep and your impact is real, this is the moment.
Our culture

Reinventing the travel industry isn't easy, but that's the fun part.
We care deeply about ownership, craft, and impact, and we're here to do the best work of our careers. We won't pretend like it's for everyone but if you're a builder who loves solving tough problems, you'll feel right at home. Read more about our unique values here: https://bit.ly/HeadoutPlaybook

Why be a Content Strategy Lead at Headout?

Content Strategy Leads play a key role in shaping how our brand connects with audiences across different languages. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our French content - whether ad campaigns, website copy or user communication - is both culturally relevant and engaging for our target language markets. This role is part of Headout's Localization Team, which oversees the adaptation of marketing, website, and product content into multiple languages to enhance user experience worldwide. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will collaborate with language managers and operations and project leads to ensure high-quality, impactful localization. As a specialist in this team, you will refine content strategies, craft UX-focused copy, and implement SEO best practices to maximize visibility and performance. Working cross-functionally with product, design, and marketing teams, you'll optimize content and track performance metrics. With expertise in SEO, data analysis, and user behavior insights, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the impact of our localized content.

1. Own the strategy for localized French content, ensuring that our messaging is impactful, culturally relevant, and optimized for user experience.
2. Craft engaging UX and marketing copy in French that aligns with our brand voice and enhances usability.
3. Conduct audits and SEO localized content to improve organic traffic and rankings.
4. Analyze user behavior trends and performance data to refine content and marketing strategies.
5. Implement A/B testing, evaluate performance, and iterate based on data-driven insights to improve conversion and engagement.
6. Work closely with product, design, and marketing teams to integrate localization efforts seamlessly and enhance efficiency.
7. Develop a strategic roadmap to drive growth and user retention.

Who are we looking for?

• Native French speaker with excellent English speaking and writing skills.
• 5+ years of experience in marketing translation, localization, or UX writing.
• Expertise in translation/localization tools, with knowledge of CAT tools and design localization workflows.
• Data-driven mindset, preferably with experience analyzing content performance metrics using tools like Looker, Mixpanel, or similar.
• SEO and performance marketing knowledge to optimize content for search and engagement.
• Strong project management skills to ensure efficient content localization that is aligned with business goals.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and influencing cross-team processes.

EEO statement

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