Content Director

Company Description JAPAN LANGUAGE FACTORY is an education company focused on helping learners speak Japanese naturally and confidently with native speakers in real-life situations. The organization offers an intensive, results-oriented program designed to achieve conversational ability in roughly two months. Lessons emphasize practical communication, cultural nuances, and real-world usage rather than purely academic study. Team members contribute to a learner-centered environment that values clarity, accessibility, and meaningful language practice. The company operates with a modern, remote-friendly setup that supports collaboration across locations.

Role Description The Content Director is a full-time, remote role responsible for overseeing the planning, creation, and management of all content that supports JAPAN LANGUAGE FACTORY’s learning programs and brand presence. Day-to-day tasks include defining content strategy, setting editorial direction, and aligning content initiatives with business and educational goals. The person in this role will lead content development for digital courses, learning materials, marketing campaigns, and social media, ensuring that all content is consistent, engaging, and pedagogically sound. They will collaborate with teachers, marketers, and designers to create and refine content, manage content workflows and calendars, and analyze performance data to optimize future content. The Content Director will also maintain quality standards, guide contributors with clear guidelines, and ensure that all content reflects the company’s mission to help learners speak natural Japanese in real-life situations.

Qualifications

• Ability to define and lead Content Strategy and oversee Content Management across platforms.
• Strong Writing and Content Development skills for educational materials, brand messaging, and digital campaigns.
• Experience in Content Marketing, including audience targeting, campaign planning, and performance analysis.
• Proven experience directing or managing content teams, with the ability to set priorities, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Familiarity with language learning, education, or e-learning environments; experience with Japanese language or Japanese culture is a strong plus.
• Comfort working in a fully remote setting, with excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Linguistics, Education, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency with common digital tools for content production, project management, and analytics.