Content Programming Manager - Limited to 12 months (all genders)

Role: The Content Programming Manager is a vital component of the Content Strategy & Curation team, reporting to the Senior Content Planner. This limited‑term (12‑month) role supports daily business operations and drives execution of the annual content plan. You will collaborate with curators, ideators, market retail managers and buying teams to ensure content planning and budgeting align with storytelling needs and market demand, delivering commercially successful and inspirational content. Responsibilities: - Deliver implementation of the annual content plan, ensuring alignment with broader team objectives. - Collaborate with curators and ideators to align content planning with storytelling and creative needs. - Work closely with market retail managers and buying teams to match content planning with market demands and assortment strategies. - Participate in development and execution of content strategies for different audience segments and market trends. - Monitor and report on the effectiveness of content initiatives against commercial and inspirational goals. - Contribute insights in cross‑functional meetings from a content‑planning perspective. - Support management of content calendars, ensuring timely execution and alignment with market and business needs. - Stay abreast of industry trends and consumer behaviours to inform planning and execution. Qualifications: - Approximately 4 years of experience in content planning, marketing, or a related field with a strong interest in storytelling and content creation. - Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, including creatives, marketers, and buying teams. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. - Good understanding of market trends, consumer behaviour, and retail dynamics. - Proactive and eager to contribute in a dynamic team environment. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Passion for content planning and a desire to grow within the field. - Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs. What We Offer: - Employee shares program. - 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, plus discounts from external partners. - 2 paid volunteering days per year. - Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week (team‑determined). - Ability to work from abroad up to 30 days per year. - 27 days of vacation per year (starting). - Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement). - Family services, including counselling and support. - Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass). - Mental health support and coaching. - Development opportunities via training platform and biannual peer‑to‑peer review.