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Head of Content Marketing

PayPal

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Executive
153k-262k
5 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Head of Content Marketing at PayPal is responsible for establishing overall business strategies for content creation that align with organizational goals. This role influences executive-level decision-making through expert advice on creative initiatives and leads large-scale projects that significantly impact operations. The position also involves mentoring senior team members in best practices for content strategy and digital marketing, supporting PayPal's mission to revolutionize commerce globally with innovative, secure, and personalized experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement overall business or technical strategies for content creation that align with organizational goals.
  • Oversee content strategy, editorial, and content management across teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to remove blockers and drive alignment.
  • Implement and promote content best practices, including frameworks and style guides.
  • Conduct content research and integrate insights into strategies and storytelling.
  • Establish and oversee processes for content distribution and management to enhance audience engagement.
  • Mentor and guide senior team members in best practices for content strategy and digital marketing.
  • Own content strategy for all key audience segments: SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise, Developer, and Partner.
  • Create and govern content frameworks ensuring consistency in voice, positioning, and messaging.
  • Lead development of strategic content across all funnel stages, including narratives, POVs, case studies, and solution briefs.
  • Establish a quarterly release model aligned with product launches, campaigns, and executive programs.
  • Build a content ecosystem supporting thought leadership, trend reports, and industry engagement.
  • Translate internal insights into external credibility through executive briefings and segment messaging.
  • Partner with Communications and Analyst Relations to ensure alignment on positioning and timing.
  • Lead a high-performing content team, including strategists, agency partners, and AI tools.
  • Establish success metrics for content consumption, contribution to funnel velocity, and influence.
  • Integrate content performance insights into planning, prioritization, and resource allocation.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years in B2B content strategy, product marketing, or segment-based GTM execution, preferably in SaaS, fintech, or payments.
  • Proven ability to lead content systems tied to audience segmentation, solution strategy, and growth-stage execution.
  • Experience building content that resonates across the buying committee including product, finance, operations, and IT.
  • Demonstrated fluency in collaborating across marketing, sales, communications, and analyst relations.
  • Skilled in applying AI tools for content planning, drafting, and performance optimization.
  • Executive presence and operational rigor to lead at both strategic and execution levels.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in designing scalable, high-impact cross-channel content strategies that align with segment-driven growth models.
  • Ability to develop content ecosystems that support thought leadership and market positioning.
  • Experience in managing content for multiple audience segments including SMB, Mid-Market, and Enterprise.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 15+ years of relevant work experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive total compensation including annual performance bonus, equity, and comprehensive health benefits.
  • Flexible work environment with a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
  • Employee shares options, health and life insurance, and other benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and working within a diverse, inclusive culture.

Working at PayPal

PayPal is committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. The company values diversity, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and wellness. PayPal strives to create a workplace where everyone feels accepted, valued, and has a sense of purpose and belonging. The organization emphasizes working as one global team with the customer at the center of everything they do.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 1, 2025
Job CategoryContent Marketing
Salary153k-262k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceExecutive

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About PayPal

Website

paypal.com

Location

San Jose, CA

Industry

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities

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