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Content Marketing Lead

Kavak • Mexico City, MX

Content MarketingSemi-seniorHybridFull time$40K - $60K
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Content MarketingMexico City$40K-$60K USDMarketplaceHybridLeadership

The Challenge

Kavak is a marketplace disrupting automotive commerce in Latin America. You'll lead content strategy that drives awareness, engagement, and customer acquisition across a competitive market.

Your Mission

First 3 Months
1

Audit current content assets and define 12-month content roadmap aligned to growth funnel

2

Launch 2-3 pillar content campaigns (blog, video, social) targeting buyer intent keywords

3

Build and operationalize content calendar with weekly publishing cadence across 3+ channels

4

Establish content performance baseline (traffic, leads, engagement) and create reporting dashboard

By 6 Months
1

Scale content production to 20+ pieces/month across owned channels; hit 50K+ monthly organic traffic

2

Develop 3 cornerstone content initiatives (guides, case studies, webinars) that generate qualified leads

3

Lead cross-functional collaboration with product, sales, and social teams to integrate content into demand gen

4

Refine content-to-customer ROI model; prove content impact on pipeline contribution

KPIs You'll Own

Organic Traffic

Monthly sessions to content properties; target 50K+ by month 6

Lead Generation

MQLs and SQLs sourced directly from content; track conversion rate by content type

Engagement Rate

Avg time on page, scroll depth, CTA clicks; target 2-3min avg session duration

Content Output

Pieces published/month and publication consistency; aim for 15-20 pieces across formats

Distribution Reach

Social impressions, newsletter subscribers, earned media mentions sourced from content

Tools & Stack

Google AnalyticsSEMrush or AhrefsContent management system (WordPress, HubSpot, or custom)FigmaSlackAsana or Monday.com

Your Team

Your Manager

VP Marketing or CMO

Current Team

2-4 content creators/writers; coordination with design and social teams

Backfill—you're the lead overseeing existing contributors and scaling the function

The Package

Salary

$40K-$60K USD

Remote

Hybrid—based in Mexico City with flexibility

Benefits & Perks

Flexible work arrangements (hybrid model)
Professional development budget
Health insurance
Collaborative, fast-paced startup environment

Company Intelligence

Kavak is a digital marketplace for buying and selling vehicles in Mexico and Latin America. The platform uses data and technology to streamline the auto transaction process and build trust with buyers and sellers.

Team Size

1001-5000

Is This Role For You?

For You If
  • You've led content teams or owned content strategy at a B2C marketplace or e-commerce company
  • You're data-driven and tie content initiatives to pipeline or revenue impact
  • You're comfortable operating in Spanish-language markets and understanding local buyer behavior
  • You can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution—writing, editing, and producing content yourself when needed
Won't Work If
  • You expect a fully remote role—this requires presence in Mexico City
  • You're looking for a solo IC role; this is a leadership position requiring people management
  • You're uncomfortable with startup velocity and rapid iteration on content strategy

Interview Process

1

Screening call

30min with recruiter on background, content leadership experience, and motivation

2

Hiring manager interview

45min with VP Marketing or CMO; discuss strategy, approach to content roadmap, and past wins

3

Content strategy exercise

Take-home or live workshop: outline 90-day content plan for a specific Kavak persona/use case

4

Team conversation

30min with 1-2 existing content team members to assess cultural fit and collaboration style

Interested in this role?

Apply now and hear back within days, not weeks.

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