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Head of Video and Storytelling

Qonto - Paris, France - In-office - posted 2026-10-07

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Qonto is Europe's leading finance workspace for SMEs, combining banking with financial tools. Founded in 2017, the company now serves over 750,000 customers across 8 European countries and has been profitable since 2023. With 1,700 employees across 80+ nationalities and 45% women in the workforce (56% in leadership), Qonto emphasizes merit-based hiring and diversity. As Head of Video and Storytelling, you will report to Julie Regis, Brand & Communications Director, and lead the strategic transformation of Qonto's video production from one-off requests to a scalable, format-driven content engine. You will oversee a team of eight producers and copywriters and drive video strategy across YouTube and LinkedIn across six European markets. Key responsibilities include: - Prioritizing video requests against brand strategy and communicating output limits to stakeholders - Building systems to transform single shoots into five or more finished videos through dedicated editing, motion design, and AI-assisted production workflows - Developing recognizable video series (Business Finance Academy, Product Drop, The Industry Numbers) with consistent branding across markets - Managing copywriters and ensuring script quality from hooks to captions and transcripts - Building and managing a trusted network of external studios and freelancers with clear briefs and quality standards - Setting one market contact per region for planning and prioritization - Tracking performance metrics including 30-day delivery for time-sensitive launches, five finished videos per shoot, and AI assistant citations of flagship series You will have direct access to decision-makers and a voice in the Creative Factory alongside Brand Design and other creative teams. The role offers clear goals, a team ready for new direction, and the opportunity to define how Qonto looks, sounds, and feels in motion across two channels and six markets. Qonto values AI experimentation and provides unlimited access to AI tools for all employees. The company maintains a discrimination-free hiring process and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Requirements: - Demonstrated craft in video production: you have made or shaped video work you are proud of and can articulate why it is effective - Experience managing creative teams: you have led producers, editors, or copywriters (ideally a team of approximately eight) and can balance delivery with process improvement - Track record building recurring formats: you have created series, characters, or sets that audiences returned to and maintained consistency across markets or languages - Understanding of both audience engagement and discoverability: you know how to create memorable videos and optimize for search engines and AI assistants - Composure under pressure: you are comfortable with metrics like lead times and capacity, and can decline senior stakeholders with sound reasoning while maintaining trust

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