Creative Editorial Director

About Addi

We are a leading financial platform building the future of payments shopping and banking a world where consumers and merchants can transact effortlessly and grow together. Today we serve over 2 million customers and partner with more than 20000 merchants making Addi Colombias fastest-growing marketplace.

With a state-of-the-art technology-first approach we provide banking solutions (deposits payments unsecured credit) and commerce services (e-commerce marketing) bridging the financial gap for millions and redefining how people experience financial freedom. As the countrys leading Buy Now Pay Later provider we have secured regulatory approval to operate as a bank unlocking even greater opportunities for our the past year we have also achieved profitability reinforcing the strength of our business model and our ability to scale sustainably.

Our mission has earned the trust of world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz Architect Capital GIC Goldman Sachs Greycroft Monashees Notable Capital Quona Capital Union Square Ventures Victory Park Capital and more who back our vision for the future. With their support we are not just growingwe are transforming Latin Americas financial ecosystem and shaping the next generation to shop pay and bank in Colombia.

But what truly sets us apart is how we build. We are a conscious company driven by deep experience in scaling technology services and products and we live by our values every day.

About the Role

This is where you come in. Below youll find what this role is all aboutthe impact youll drive the challenges youll tackle and what it takes to thrive at Addi. If youre ready to be part of something big keep reading.

Whats the mission youll drive

Launch and lead Addis branded content practice by building the editorial foundation formats and publishing cadence that establish Addi as a trusted financial authority in Colombia. You will champion AI-augmented production to scale a consistent high-quality editorial voice that earns audience trust elevates brand sentiment and expands Addis organic reach.

What you will do

• Launch Addis Branded Content function: Define and launch Addis first owned editorial content format by defining the core editorial concept channel strategy and quality standards resulting in the successful deployment of one signature content pilot by month 6.

• Audience & Engagement Growth: Drive measurable growth in Addis owned content channels establishing baseline audience metrics and delivering consistent month-over-month improvement in reach engagement rate and content-driven follower growth in partnership with the social media team.

• Editorial Voice & Brand Consistency: Implement a clear editorial style guide and content governance framework that ensures voice consistency across all editorial content touchpoints from social formats to long-form editorial.

• AI-Accelerated Content Production: Embed AI tools into at least two core editorial production workflows (e.g. research format ideation repurposing) without sacrificing editorial integrity or brand alignment.

What were looking for

• Editorial Leadership & Journalistic Craft

  • Demonstrates 7 years of experience in journalism or branded content with a portfolio that proves an ability to translate complex financial jargon into accessible Colombian narratives.

  • Possesses deep research rigor and the editorial conscience: knows how to find the real story behind a topic validate sources and translate financial complexity into compelling accessible narratives for diverse Colombian audiences.

  • Proven experience launching editorial products or content verticals from scratch not just maintaining existing formats but building something new with a clear editorial thesis.

• Branded Content & Audience Strategy

  • Understands the difference between advertising and editorial and how to walk the line between brand authority and genuine audience value without one undermining the other.

  • Experienced in designing content formats that build loyal audiences over time: newsletters editorial series podcast concepts video-first stories or social-native formats.

  • On top of content consumption trends knows what audiences in Colombia are watching reading and sharing and how to translate those insights into format and topic decisions.

• Social Media & Content Format Elevation

  • Strong collaborative instinct with social media teams: understands platform-native formats production constraints and engagement mechanics well enough to push content quality without slowing the team down.

  • Experience elevating social content from reactive to editorial building content formats aligned with pillars series logic and production standards that make a brands social presence feel intentional and distinctive.

• Brand Voice & Editorial Governance

  • Proven ability to define and protect a brands editorial voice building style guides and editorial standards that translate voice style and tone into practical editorial context scaling across a team without sounding rigid or mechanical.

  • Acts as the editorial conscience of the brand: the final check that ensures everything published reflects Addis values voice and quality bar whether it was written by a human or generated by AI.

• AI Fluency & Curiosity

  • Already using AI tools in editorial workflows for research acceleration content repurposing ideation or format experimentation. Actual hands-on usage not theoretical awareness.

  • Can design prompts and editorial guardrails that allow AI to accelerate production without compromising the editorial voice or brand alignment that makes Addis content distinctive.

  • Genuinely excited about what AI enables for a small ambitious editorial team and equally clear-eyed about where human judgment is non-negotiable.

• Adaptability & Resourcefulness

  • Comfortable building in ambiguity this is a greenfield role with no existing content practice which means creating structure workflows and team standards from the ground up.

  • Thrives in fast-paced environments where priorities shift and production timelines compress. Can ship quality work under pressure without sacrificing the editorial standards that make the content worth publishing.

Why join us

• Work on a problem that truly matters We are redefining how people shop pay and bank in Colombia breaking down financial barriers and empowering millions. Your work will directly impact customers lives by creating more accessible seamless and fair financial services.

• Be part of something big from the ground up This is your chance to help shape a company influencing everything from our technology and strategy to our culture and values. You wont just be an employeeyoull be an owner

• Unparalleled growth opportunity The market were tackling is massive and were growing faster than almost any fintech lender at our stage. If youre looking for a high-impact role in a company thats scaling fast this is it.

• Join a world-class team Work alongside top-tier talent from around the world in an environment where excellence ownership and collaboration are at the core of everything we do. We care deeply about what we build and how we build itand we want you to be a part of it.

• Competitive compensation & meaningful ownership We believe in rewarding our talent. Youll receive a generous salary equity in the company and benefits that go beyond the basics to support your growth.

How the hiring process looks like

We believe in a fast transparent and engaging hiring experience that allows both you and us to determine if theres a great fit. Heres what our process looks like:

• Step 1: People Interview (30 min)
  A conversation with a recruiter or hiring manager to get to know you your experience and what youre looking for. Well also share more about Addi our culture and the role.

• Step 2: Initial Interview (45-60 min)
  A more in-depth conversation with the hiring manager where we explore your skills experience and problem-solving approach. We want to understand how you think and work.

• Step 3: Stakeholder Interview (30 min)A conversation with your Product Director to discuss product strategy technical trade-offs and collaboration. Be ready to showcase how your design decisions and product delivery align with business and user needs

• Step 4: Practical Exercise (60 min)
  You may receive a real-world challenge or case study to complete. This is a chance to showcase your expertise and how you approach key problems relevant to the role.

• Step 5: Co-Founder Interview (30 min)
  If theres a strong match youll have a final conversation with our Founder to align on expectations cultural fit and ensure mutual excitement. From there well move quickly to an offer and discuss next steps.

We value efficiency and respect for your time so we aim to complete the process as quickly as possible. Our goal is to make this experience insightful and exciting for you just as much as it is for us. Regardless of the outcome we are committed to always providing feedback ensuring that you walk away with valuable insights from your experience with us

Required Experience:

Director