Thought Leadership Content, Lead

Full Time
Seattle, WA, USA
10 months ago

The worldwide data management software market is massive (According to IDC, the data management software market is forecast to be $94 billion in 2023 growing to approximately $153 billion in 2027, representing a 13% compound annual growth rate). At MongoDB we are transforming industries and empowering developers to build amazing apps that people use every day. We are the leading developer data platform and the first database provider to IPO in over 20 years. Join our team and be at the forefront of innovation and creativity.

MongoDB is looking for a Thought Leadership Content, Lead to join our Global Corporate  Marketing team. In this role, you'll develop, edit, and manage content programs that elevate the company’s influence among the C-suite and IT decision makers (ITDMs) globally. The right candidate will be able to create executive-level content that showcases the breadth and depth of our developer data platform and the success it provides to our tens of thousands of customers. The right candidate will be able to work closely with MongoDB leaders and customer-facing teams to develop content as well as uncover impactful use cases that help drive long-term customer success.  

We are looking for a marketing communications professional with extensive experience writing and managing thought leadership content for leading technology businesses, including planning, strategy, and execution of creating messaging frameworks for white papers, blog posts, case studies, customer stories, op-eds, and paid media. The right candidate has a successful track record of working across businesses to drive effective content programs and has experience working directly with senior executives. This candidate must be able to analyze and synthesize highly technical use cases to create content and messaging that is compelling and easily digestible. The candidate should also have experience interviewing senior executives and technical leaders internally and externally. We are looking for a leader who can raise the bar by thinking big, being creative, and developing new ways to influence target audiences. We are also looking for someone with experience helping others improve their written communications skills.

This role will report to the Director of Public Relations and can be based out of our Seattle or New York offices with hybrid and remote options available. Occasional travel will be required.

Position Expectations:
  • With little to no oversight, conceive, source, and write thought leadership content for companywide use
  • Serve as a trusted editorial resource to teams across MongoDB, offering both high-level strategic feedback and review of internal and external content
  • Work with regional teams globally to localize content
  • Establish and ensure consistent MongoDB editorial content quality
  • Create, launch, and manage a MongoDB writing program for employees globally
  • Develop and roll out new messaging frameworks to influence executives 
  • Build deep relationships and drive alignment with teams that will participate in content creation—Executives, Executive Assistants, Account Teams, Customer Success, Partner Ecosystem, Marketing
  • Collaborate with other programs that leverage MongoDB leaders to identify opportunities for content
  • Define strategy, process, and metrics, and execute plans to automate supporting processes and measurement tools
  • Understand and communicate results and drive continuous improvement for content by using quantitative data combined with qualitative feedback from customers and executives
We’re Looking for Someone With:
  • 10+ years of experience working in communications with experience at leading technology companies and/or high-growth SaaS, enterprise software, or cloud computing providers
  • Ability to engage at all levels of MongoDB and customer organizations (including C-level) with confidence and poise
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, receptive listening skills, and ability to create and repurpose content for different audiences (Executives, ITDMs, line of business owners, builders, etc.).
  • Experience working with Sales and Customer Success organizations
  • High judgment and standards with the ability to consistently deliver results
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Team player able to work with virtual and global cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment with shifting priorities as organizational needs evolve
  • Able to operate in environments with high ambiguity and strong interpersonal skills

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:$101,000—$198,000 USD