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Vice President, Content

Highwire

Des Moines, IA
Full Time
Executive
159k-191k
15 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. 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 the production of high-quality, compelling content that aligns with our brand and client objectives. You will lead a team of talented editors and writers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence. Your leadership will also drive the integration of editorial work with content marketing and digital initiatives, including the strategic application of AI-powered tools to enhance workflows 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 offered.
  • 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 for high-output services including evergreen, episodic, campaign-related, and modular content.
  • Establish editorial standards to drive relevance, trust, and authority, incorporating AI-related approaches.
  • Market the Work: Help clients see content as a growth driver, establish content as indispensable to client funnels, brand, and community/culture.
  • Build a thought leadership program including workshops in partnership with other solutions offerings.
  • Dive deeply into when to buy and when to automate, becoming the expert on AI integration in content.
  • Grow a highly functional team of writers, editors, strategists, and content marketers.
  • Foster a culture of curiosity and open-mindedness around working with diverse talents.
  • Represent content at the table when pitching, providing counsel, or discussing agency growth as a 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 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 working 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 of $100 annually for books, exhibitions, etc.
  • Technology reimbursement.
  • Wellness benefit.
  • Donation Match.
  • Mentorship.
  • Monthly recognition programs.
  • Employee referral bonus.
  • New business referral bonus.
  • Quarterly Highwire fun events.
  • Dog-friendly work environment.
  • Supportive, nurturing environment with learning and growth opportunities.

Working at Highwire

Highwire's culture is values-driven, inclusive, and supportive, emphasizing diversity, growth, and innovation. The company fosters an environment where everyone can feel safe, celebrated, and worthy, with a focus on teamwork, empowerment, and a growth mindset. The agency values storytelling, creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, aiming to build a better industry and future for all.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 25, 2025
Job CategoryContent Marketing
Salary159k-191k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceExecutive

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About Highwire

Website

highwireltd.com

Location

Des Moines, IA

Industry

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers

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