Writer/Editor

Company: Aquent
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: January 27, 2025

Job Description:

Remote (SF/Bay Area or Austin preferred)We are looking for a creative, collaborative, and well-rounded content marketer to write and edit content for the cyber security, networking, and developer audiences. If you're the right candidate, then storytelling, clear communication, and organizational skills are in your DNA. Your colleagues would describe you as resourceful, comfortable with ambiguity, and open to acting on constructive feedback. You probably have your company's style guide memorized - and you have a sixth sense for when a piece of content isn't striking the right tone. This team member will also forge relationships with internal and external stakeholders to create strategic content that suits the audience's needs.Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and curate original content for the cyber security, networking, and developer personas in a way that is search optimized, relevant, and informative.
• Leverage content of all kinds - including customer interviews, brand journalism, multimedia series, and long-form articles - to meet content marketing goals and objectives.
• Interview customers and internal experts to tell their unique, inspiring stories.
• Own the content creation process from pitch to publication and promotion.
• Uphold voice and tone in every piece of content.
• Collaborate with product marketing, demand generation, social media, customer marketing, events, brand, creative, localization, and web experience as key stakeholders.
• Craft derivative content to help meet the needs of niche audiences across global industries.
• Meet fast-paced deadlines.Required Skills & Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in content marketing, journalism, or professional writing/editing at a tech company (or within a similar fast-paced industry).
  • Knowledge of how to speak to CxOs (specifically CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs), security leaders, and developer audiences, as well as content marketing, social media, and content delivery trends.
  • Creative thinker who can not only identify gaps or opportunities but also offers ways to address them.
  • When you encounter obstacles, you find an effective solution with a positive mindset.
  • Stay up to date on SEO best practices and have a proven track record of optimizing content for organic traffic growth.
  • Excessively organized. Your calendar is your best friend, and while leading meetings with stakeholders, you make sure their time is well spent.
  • Proven ability to work well externally: with customers, with channel partners, and with agencies.
  • Experience with crafting video scripts is a plus.
  • Experience working with Asana is a plus.About Aquent Talent:Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.Client DescriptionThis company provides innovative cybersecurity and performance optimization solutions for websites and online applications. With a focus on enhancing digital infrastructure, they offer a comprehensive suite of services, including DDoS protection, web application firewalls, content delivery networks (CDN), and secure internet access. Their platform is designed to increase the speed, security, and reliability of online experiences for businesses, enabling them to protect their data and users while ensuring seamless web performance. Trusted by organizations of all sizes, the company operates a global network that helps mitigate threats and optimize traffic routing, safeguarding businesses from online risks and improving their digital presence.
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