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Head of Content & Storytelling – Fractional

Good Trouble
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Are you a bourbon enthusiast and troublemaker? Join our GROWING TEAM at Good Trouble Bourbon and help drive sales and brand recognition at our rapidly growing company.  

Mission

Turn Good Trouble into a daily, unavoidable cultural presence through powerful storytelling across platforms.

What This Role Really Does

This person ensures:

  • The brand shows up every day, everywhere, with intention
  • The story is felt, not just told

Key Outcomes

  • Build a high-output content engine (daily/weekly cadence)
  • Scale Dee as a category-defining founder voice
  • Drive organic reach, engagement, and cultural relevance
  • Create signature content series (Blues, leadership, legacy)

Core Responsibilities

  • Own content strategy across:
    • LinkedIn (thought leadership)
    • Instagram (brand + lifestyle)
    • Email/newsletter (conversion + depth)
    • TikTok (engagement + lifestyle)
    • Video (short-form + long-form)
  • Build and manage:
    • Content calendar (90-day rolling)
    • Creative team (design, video, copy)
  • Develop:
    • Campaigns (Trouble in Blues, Pour With Purpose)
    • Founder storytelling platform (“Courage by Design” integration)
  • Track and optimize engagement + conversion

Ideal Profile

  • Background in:
    • Media, storytelling, or brand content
  • Has built audience-driven brands or personalities
  • Understands algorithm + emotion + narrative
  • Can balance luxury + authenticity

Inspired by legendary troublemakers like civil rights icon John Lewis who urged us to get into “good trouble, necessary trouble”, Good Trouble bourbon is an award-winning Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey crafted at the historic DSPY-KY-10, the 10th oldest bourbon distillery in Kentucky, dating back to 1885.

Good Trouble Bourbon is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. We will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.