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Vice President, Content

Highwire

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Executive
130k-195k
28 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency designed for disruptive companies. We work with high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent themselves. At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of age, race/ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and different abilities—can feel safe, celebrated and worthy. We ensure every Highwire Walker has unique support to climb to success. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all. Our people-first culture is driven by four core values: Team, Empowerment, Growth Mindset, Inclusion, Always Fierce Distinction. We are seeking a visionary Vice President of Content to lead our editorial and content marketing teams in driving significant business growth. This role is pivotal in advancing our new business development efforts while fostering organic growth within our existing client base. As a key member of our management team, you will leverage your expertise to create and execute integrated content strategies that engage audiences through compelling storytelling and deliver measurable business outcomes. You will oversee our entire content marketing and editorial teams, ensuring high-quality content that aligns with our brand and client objectives. You will also lead the integration of editorial work with content marketing and digital initiatives, and spearhead the evolution and strategic application of AI-powered tools within the content function to enhance efficiency and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set the Vision: Build and evangelize a content marketing strategy that aligns with client outcomes, agency growth, and cultural momentum.
  • Translate big brand ambitions into a system of owned, earned, shared, and zero-click offerings.
  • Define and transfer the knowledge of a POV on how content wins in an AI-centric universe, keeping the “you” in everything we offer.
  • Lead the Discipline: Oversee the content (editorial, SEO, content marketing) team and create a performance-based approach to integrate with Creative, Strategy, Insights+Analytics, Social, and Brand Marketing teams.
  • Develop the agency framework in conjunction with the ECD for high-output services including evergreen, episodic, campaign related, and modular content.
  • Establish the editorial standards that will drive relevance, trust, and authority, incorporating AI-related apps and approaches.
  • Market the Work: Help clients see content as a growth driver, establish content as indispensable to client funnels, brand, and community/culture, and build a thought leadership program.
  • Dive deeply into the process of when to buy and when to automate, becoming the expert on AI applications.
  • Grow a highly functional team of writers, editors, strategists, and content marketers, fostering a culture of curiosity and open-mindedness.
  • Represent content at the table when pitching, providing counsel, or discussing agency growth as a leader in the discipline.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in editorial leadership and content marketing, with a proven track record of driving business growth.
  • Experience working in a Public Relations, Marketing, or Communications agency, with a strong understanding of client-facing work and campaign execution.
  • Demonstrated ability to grow revenue through strategic content initiatives and lead a team of 5 or more professionals.
  • Strong understanding of editorial processes, content marketing, SEO/LLMSEO, and analytics tools.
  • Ability to leverage these tools for business success and prompt/create frameworks for LLM-driven processes.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and client engagement skills.
  • Experience in a technology-related field is a plus.
  • Ability to manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strategic thinker with a passion for driving business results through innovative editorial solutions.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in a technology-related field.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in editorial leadership and content marketing.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary, merit-based bonuses and promotions.
  • Hybrid work model.
  • Excellent vacation policy including extended breaks for summer and winter holidays.
  • Participate in Empower Hours on Fridays; team can log off by 3pm.
  • Medical and dental benefits/FSA, Paid Parental Leave, 401K Match.
  • Commuter Benefit, home office equipment stipend, growth mindset stipend, technology reimbursement, wellness benefit, donation match, mentorship, monthly recognition programs, employee referral bonus, new business referral bonus.
  • Quarterly fun events, dog-friendly work environment, supportive and nurturing environment with learning and growth opportunities.

Working at Highwire

Highwire's culture is people-first, values-driven, and inclusive, emphasizing team empowerment, growth mindset, inclusion, and always being fierce in distinction. The company fosters an environment of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging. Employees are supported with numerous perks, opportunities for learning and growth, and a focus on creating a positive, engaging workplace.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 25, 2025
Job CategoryContent Marketing
Salary130k-195k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceExecutive

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About Highwire

Website

highwireltd.com

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Industry

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers

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