The Director of Content & Engagement is a strategic leader, with digital and content strategy experience, a strong background in digital media and engagement and a passion for impactful storytelling.

Position Overview
Shangri La, a leading cultural institution in Hawaii, is seeking a Director of Content & Engagement to drive the transformation to a global center for personal and societal transformation. This individual will lead the creation, execution and management of comprehensive live and digital content strategies, enabling the institution to reach, engage and influence diverse global audiences. The Director will oversee a team of five, including three direct reports, and will play a critical role in connecting the institution's unique physical space with a multi-channel content strategy.

Responsibilities
Develop and oversee a multi-channel content strategy focused on digital, streaming and social media.

Lead the creation of high-quality content and serialized programming, ensuring timely and budget-compliant production.

Increase audience engagement and grow followers through strategic partnerships and event-driven initiatives.

Utilize analytics tools to measure content effectiveness and provide actionable insights.

Collaborate with the foundation's teams and manage external vendors for cohesive communication and efficient processes.

Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Content and Engagement team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Integrate the institution’s collection into contemporary storytelling to capture new audiences.

Enhance internal communications to keep staff informed about content, events, partnerships and community outreach initiatives.

Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency in content and engagement activities.

Serve on the foundation's management group to coordinate strategy implementation and provide feedback on program effectiveness.

Skills
Proven leadership and team management skills.

Expertise in launching successful multi-platform content strategies.

Strong background in strategic partnerships and audience engagement.

Proficiency in leveraging data-driven insights to measure content effectiveness.

Understanding of local culture and business practices in Hawaii.

Requirements

Strong leadership skills with a background in digital and content strategy.

Proven experience in strategic planning and execution.

Skilled in storytelling and creating impactful content.

Optimistic and innovative, with a vision for transformation.

Ability to manage a team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to: Ann Katekaru, Senior Consultant, Inkinen Executive Search akatekaru@inkinen.com; or visit https://www.inkinen.com/shangri-la-director to learn more.

Compensation and Benefits
Anticipated hiring salary range is $130,000-$162,000, and the final offer will depend on experience.

Industry-leading benefits, including a 15% employer contribution to 401(k), health insurance, four weeks paid vacation with additional time off and matching gift benefits of up to $20,000 per year, all to support employees’ well-being, productivity and engagement.

OUR VALUES
The following values underpin everything we do in pursuit of our mission across the Doris Duke Foundation:

Integrity: We must be honest and ethical in all that we undertake. As a group of private foundations, we are accountable to the many stakeholders affected by our work.

Excellence: We will insist on the highest standards of performance in fulfilling our mission, will ground our work in best practices and will make decisions based on the best available information.

Openness and Imagination: We will be a listening and learning organization that is responsive to ideas and opinions from a variety of sources. We value imagination and creativity, the ability to think in new ways about the work we do and how we do it.

Collaboration: We value a collaborative and supportive environment in which to advance our mission and objectives. Creating a working environment that promotes trust, honesty and respect within our organizations is as important as earning the trust and respect of our colleagues and peers in the fields in which we work.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We believe in the essential value that a diverse set of perspectives, experiences and abilities brings to the table. Our commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice is an ongoing, active engagement reflected in our funding areas, grantees, museums, centers, board and staff. At the core of our work is a dedication to serving and learning from organizations and individuals addressing inequities and working toward a more just, healthy and inclusive society. (Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and how we incorporate this value into our work.)