Content Strategist - Vancouver, Canada - NGX Interactive

NGX Interactive

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Working at ngx

We work at the intersection of story, art, and technology to reimagine what is possible in museums, galleries, themed attractions
_,_ and other cultural spaces.

Check out our portfolio for a cross section - Autodesk, The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, The Grand Egyptian Museumwe are working on a global stage at the leading edge of interpretive media.

Position Synopsis

The Content Strategist guides content development across a diversity of media experiences, delving into project research, participating in client engagements, defining target audiences, messaging goals, and objectives.

You will translate these foundations into effective content strategies for exhibits across all phases of media production.

What we need:
Big Picture

_ Storytelling_

_ Writing and Researching_

_ Diverse Media Formats_
Immersive spaces, animated shorts, mini-documentaries, touchscreen interactives, interpretive games

_ Cultural Fluency _
You are creative and engaged with questions of expression, narrative, and technology, whatever the medium.

You have working experience in the cultural and/or entertainment sector (museums, themed attractions, art galleries, science centers, and other interpretive spaces).

Understanding and experience with the principles of Interpretation are a definite plus.

_ A Communicator_

You are comfortable leading and participating in conceptual dialogue in initial stages; you are a team-oriented and sensitive communicator who brings the best out of creative collaborators.

_ Organized_
You can manage overlapping workstreams, impending (strict) deadlines, and tight turnarounds with grace and poise. You have some experience managing teams and external contractors.

Responsibilities

Conceptualization, Interpretative Planning, Content Strategy_
Participate in concept development, ideation, and interpretive planning in interpretive spaces and for a diversity of media experiences
Research and document creative ideas and approaches for content in interactive installations
Travel as necessary to participate in discovery workshops and content planning sessions with project stakeholders
Execution—Research, Writing, Documentation_
Research interpretive content and document research outcomes for the project team
Assess content development needs for projects and participate in the selection of writers and researchers as required for Production
Write compelling, concise copy for custom interactive storytelling experiences in various media formats
Contribute to project documentation including discovery reports, content briefs, content matrices, and information architecture diagrams
Provide content guidance to writers, producers, project managers
Review content research and edit copy produced by contracted writers
Participate in client presentations, onsite if necessary
Support_
Work closely with the project manager, creative lead, and technical lead to ensure the content, creative, and software combine for an engaging user experience
Recommend and engage with content development talent specific to media formats
Provide quality assurance testing of completed software programs to verify content is populated as it should be
Innovation_
Champion storytelling tactics, strategies and solutions that differentiate ngx and inspire the team
Participate as an engaged member of the creative team in nonproject discourse via creative standups and team huddles.

Required Experiences and Skills

2+ years of interpretive experience in museums, themed attractions, or adjacent narrative spaces.
Demonstrated fluency with creative collaboration.
Experience working with diverse media formats.
Expert proficiency in the written word.
Client facing confidence and grace.
Confidence to take on unfamiliar challenges.
Willingness and ability to learn new skills.

Bonus points

Fluency with film, animation, or game development pipelines.
Fluency with visual tools for creative expression, from sketches to Unreal Engine.
Interpretive planning experience.
Relevant academic qualification.

What we can offer

Salary commensurate with experience.
Vacation and extended health benefits.
Diverse and engaging work.
A caring, thoughtful, and culturally engaged workplace.
The ability to shape a professional path and grow into new responsibilities.
Seasoned mentorship.
A progressive work week.

To apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio that demonstrate your range and expertise. Portfolios
must include writing samples. Additional media examples are welcome