Meet the QLD mentors
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?
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 skills or qualities you bring to mentoring?
Intuitive, Passionate, Supportive
Ready to apply?
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