Director, Content Marketing

divh2Director, Content Marketing/h2pIru is the AI-powered security IT platform used by the worlds fastest-growing companies to secure their users, apps, and devices. Built for the AI era, Iru unifies identity access, endpoint security management, and compliance automationcollapsing the stack and giving IT security time and control back./ppThe Opportunity/ppAs the Director, Content Marketing at Iru, youll shape how IT and security leaders make sense of a rapidly evolving landscape. Iru is known for collapsing the IT stack and giving teams back valuable time. Now we want to become the definitive voice for insight and perspective in our space./ppYoull build on a strong foundation supported by experts in identity, endpoint security, and compliance, all within a community that understands the realities of technology in the AI era. Youll also be backed by a bold brand thats willing to take risks and push boundaries./ppYour role is to turn this foundation into a clear, compelling editorial presence that informs, entertains, and challenges the status quo. You bring sharp editorial instincts, a distinct voice, and the ability to turn ideas into content people want to share. Most importantly, you see editorial as a way to deliver real value to the IT and security community, and you know how to build and lead the team to make it happen at scale./ppWhat Youll Do/pulliOwn and lead our content marketing strategy end-to-end, from TOFU editorial through to pipeline-influencing content, setting the vision, priorities, and roadmap for the function./liliBuild and scale a high-performing content team, including hiring and developing full-time content marketers, managing freelance contributors, and establishing editorial standards and processes./liliDrive the development of new content series and programs across formats: videos, blogs, research reports, and community-driven pieces. Double down on what works; kill what doesnt./liliMine insights from internal experts: partner closely with product, security, and engineering leadership to identify trends where Iru can provide unique, authoritative perspectives on the future of IT and security management./liliOwn the editorial calendar that feeds social channels, demand gen, and brand campaigns with stories connecting Irus innovation to customer outcomes./liliSet the standard for content quality: produce and champion smart, entertaining, opinionated pieces that resonate. Model great writing for your team while also knowing when to delegate./liliTap into the Iru community: leverage our network of customers, partners, and industry voices to amplify and enrich Irus editorial presence./liliDefine and own content performance metrics, reporting on reach, engagement, and contents contribution to pipeline and brand authority across the organization./liliCollaborate cross-functionally with Demand Gen, Product Marketing, Brand, and Sales to ensure content strategy ladders up to business objectives./li/ulpWhat Youll Bring/pulli8+ years of content marketing experience, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role managing a team/liliProven track record of building and scaling content marketing strategies and editorial publications from the ground up/liliExceptional writer and editor across short and long-form content, with the ability to set and uphold a high editorial bar/liliExperience managing and developing both full-time and freelance content talent/liliStrong cross-functional leadership and executive communication skills/liliData-driven approach to content: you use performance insights to inform strategy and demonstrate impact/liliExceptional clarity of thought, able to explain complex technical concepts in simple, human terms/liliExperience in B2B SaaS or the IT/security space; producing diverse content formats (video, research reports, podcasts, data visualizations, etc.)/li/ulpYou are/pulliA strategic leader who can set the vision, build the team, and still roll up your sleeves when needed/liliA storyteller with sharp editorial instincts and a voice that people want to read/liliA builder who thrives in ambiguity and loves creating things from scratch at scale/liliComfortable taking risks and championing bold ideas. Youd rather try something new than play it safe/liliDeeply collaborative, with the ability to influence without authority across marketing and beyond/liliBackground in journalism, editorial, brand content, or B2B content marketing. Experience growing an audience and a team is a strong plus/li/ulpBenefits Perks/pulliCompetitive salary/liliHybrid work environment (3 days in office per week)/lili100% individual and dependent medical + dental + vision coverage/lili401(K) with a 4% company match/lili20 days PTO/liliIru Wellness Week the first week in July/liliEquity for full-time employees/liliIn-office lunch stipend provided/liliUp to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents/liliPaid Family and Medical Leave/liliModern Health mental health benefits for individuals and dependents/liliFertility benefits/liliWorking Advantage employee discounts/liliOnsite fitness center/liliFree parking/liliExciting opportunities for career growth/li/ulpWe are excited to be serving a significant need for a fast-growing market, and are proud of the high-performing team we have brought together so far. If youre someone who wants to engage in new, exciting projects that will challenge your skills in the best way possible, we would love to connect with you./ppAt Iru, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences./ppIru is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law./p/div