Calix

Senior Director, Content Strategy

Calix

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Salary

💰 $217,400 - $347,300 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Define and own the content strategy aligned to corporate marketing priorities and business goals.
  • Lead a team of content strategists, writers, and production specialists to deliver high-quality, persona-driven content across campaigns, newsletters, blogs, videos, and social platforms.
  • Serve as managing editor for flagship programs such as The Leadership Beacon newsletter and thought leadership blogs.
  • Partner with product marketing, demand generation, and external agencies to create integrated content plans that fuel the sales funnel.
  • Oversee development of lead-generation assets (white papers, case studies, infographics, videos) and ensure SEO/AEO optimization for all digital content.
  • Drive executive thought leadership initiatives, including blog contributions, media placements, and speaking opportunities.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs for content performance; leverage analytics to optimize strategy and recommend next best actions.
  • Manage external agency relationships and freelance talent to scale content production efficiently.
  • Ensure brand consistency across all content and maintain editorial standards and style guides.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in content strategy, marketing communications, or editorial leadership, preferably in B2B technology.
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, manage complex projects, and deliver measurable business impact.
  • Expertise in content marketing best practices, SEO/AEO, and digital publishing.
  • Exceptional storytelling, writing, and editing skills.
  • Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
Benefits
  • As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for a bonus.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
content strategySEOAEOcontent marketingdigital publishinglead-generation assetsanalyticseditorial standardsstyle guidesproject management
Soft skills
leadershipteam managementstorytellingwritingeditingcollaborationcommunicationinspirationstrategic thinkingproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in MarketingBachelor’s degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in Journalism