contentmanager

We are looking for a content manager (32–40 hours per week) to join our PR, BD and design team at our Rotterdam office. With ambitious plans for the future, we are seeking a colleague who will work with us to further develop a strong narrative and explore how we can strategically strengthen our communications.

We are looking for

An experienced content manager with an affinity for architecture, urban planning and the creative sector. You ideally have experience within an architectural or urban planning firm and understand how a creative agency operates. You are hands-on, able to handle pressure and switch effortlessly between different projects and tasks.

You excel at content creation and content management. You know how to translate news and projects into engaging content for social media, the website and newsletters. You have a good sense of tone of voice, imagery and timing, and know how to reach different target audiences via LinkedIn and Instagram.

You are also a strong copywriter who can easily draft a wide range of texts, including social media posts, newsletters and web content. Experience with SEO-optimised content is an advantage. We are looking for someone who is flexible, enjoys working in a team and, at the same time, takes responsibility independently. You are proactive, contribute ideas and feel at home in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

About you

  • You have completed a higher professional education (HBO) or university degree, preferably in a field such as architectural history or marketing & communication
  • You have at least 5 years’ work experience in PR & communication, ideally within a creative agency
  • You have strong analytical skills and can easily maintain an overview of various projects and schedules
  • You are familiar with the Adobe suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
  • You have an excellent command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written; knowledge of German is an advantage
  • You live in Rotterdam or the immediate vicinity

What will you be doing?

You will develop and manage the agency’s PR and communications for social media, newsletters and web content, and translate projects and news into strong, strategic narratives for a variety of target audiences.

We would be happy to discuss the exact details of your daily tasks with you. This role offers the opportunity to take on responsibility and help shape the further development of our communications and PR.

Who are we?

De Zwarte Hond is a design and research agency specialising in architecture, urban planning and strategy, with offices in Groningen, Rotterdam, Cologne and Berlin. We believe in architecture and urban planning with a strong social commitment. By building on proximity, craftsmanship and collaboration, we create places where people, functions and ideas reinforce one another. These values guide our work and what we aim to achieve.

Well-known projects by De Zwarte Hond include the renovation and new construction of the Herta Mohr Building at Leiden University, Hart van de Waalsprong in Nijmegen, Alliander Westpoort in Amsterdam, SuperHub Meerstad and Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam. We are currently working on, amongst other things, the De Suikerzijde area regeneration in Groningen, two residential towers in the Binckhorst in The Hague and the regeneration of the Katshoek in Rotterdam. In addition, we have published the graphic novel Metro 010, we publish our own magazine OutThere, and we organise exhibitions, both in the Netherlands and abroad.

What we offer

  • A role of 32–40 hours per week
  • A challenging workplace within a dynamic and professional firm with an informal working atmosphere
  • Space to develop your own initiatives and plenty of opportunities for your personal development
  • An appointment and terms of employment in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Architectural Firms
  • A good pension scheme and 30 days’ holiday (on a full-time basis)
  • A close-knit team of friendly and committed colleagues

Are you up for this challenge? Then we’d love to hear from you. Please send your cover letter (max. 1 A4 page) and a concise CV (both in PDF format) by 28 June 2026 to Leonie van der Veen via jobs@dezwartehond.nl. Start date: September or earlier by mutual agreement.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Lizzy Schreijer at pr@dezwartehond.nl.

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