Brittanie English
Managing Director at The Content Division
Brittanie English is the co-founder and Managing Director of Brisbane-based content marketing agency The Content Division. Britt has 15+ years experience in digital and content marketing roles across agency, local and state government, and private enterprise. In 2017, she backed herself and co-founded The Content Division. As the Managing Director, she now leads the business strategy, HR, marketing and finance functions of the business, as well as working with clients and leading a team of epic marketing strategists and content creators. Britt’s also the editor of ethical fashion publication www.brittslist.com.au and through The Content Division runs leading industry conferences: Content Summit Australia and Podium Sport Summit.
Career & Background
What inspired you to do what you are doing now?
My business partner and I decided to go out on our own after working at Brisbane Marketing (now BEDA together). I felt like I had nothing to lose – and I guess I was right!
Could you tell us a bit about your professional background and where you are headed in your career right now?
I’ve worked in a range of roles across agency, brand-side and even media. I started in marketing nearly 20 years ago when I took a work experience position for 2 weeks and got offered a school-based traineeship as a marketing assistant. I was 15. I dropped out of school and ended up working in radio and then as a media buying agency before I decided to do a bridging program to get into uni at 18. I worked part time as a marketing assistant brand side, left to study abroad, and then moved to Brisbane when I landed a role in state government. I did that for a while, moved to a role at BEDA, and then launched my own agency at age 24 with my boss at the time. A lot of what I know now, I’ve learned during this job. I’ve learned to run a business and I’ve learned a lot about so many different industries. We’ve grown the business to 15 team members and more than $2m revenue.
Your favourite food for thought
Books
I only read for fun now haha.
- Lech Blaine – Australian Gospel
- Anything Trent Dalton
- Zoe Foster Blake – Things should calm down soon
Podcasts / Thought Leaders
- Andrew Tindall on LinkedIn
- Lucy Blakiston – SYSCA on Instagram
- Weirdo by Thinkerbell email
What drives and inspires you
What are your core values?
- Courage
- Reliability
- Teamwork
Who is your biggest inspiration and why?
I’ve always been inspired by my dad who inspired my work ethic. In our industry I really appreciate Donna from Aruga who is so generous with her time and knowledge.
You as a Mentor
Why have you decided to become a mentor?
I’m always happy to help where I can. I sought out mentors earlier in my career and I still do now. It’s important to connect and grow.
What are the top 3 skills or qualities you bring to mentoring?
- Intuitive
- Passionate
- Supportive
Ready to be a part of Assisterhood as a Mentee?
We are now up and running in QLD, VIC & NSW – and we’re only just getting started! Let’s shoot for the stars – together!