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Vice President, Content

Highwire

Houston, TX
Full Time
Executive
151k-184k
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. 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 the entire content marketing and editorial teams, ensuring high-quality, compelling content that aligns with brand and client objectives. You will also lead the integration of editorial work with content marketing and digital initiatives, and spearhead the evolution 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 aligned 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 in conjunction with the ECD for high-output services including evergreen, episodic, campaign-related, and modular content.
  • Establish editorial standards to 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 when to buy and when to automate, becoming the expert on AI applications in content.
  • 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 AI tools and create frameworks for LLM-driven processes.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and client engagement skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strategic thinker with a passion for driving results through innovative editorial solutions.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in a technology-related field.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary, merit-based bonuses and promotions.
  • Hybrid work model.
  • Excellent vacation policy including extended summer and winter breaks.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Medical and dental benefits/ FSA.
  • 401K Match.
  • Commuter Benefit.
  • Home office equipment stipend.
  • Growth Mindset Stipend of $100 annually.
  • Technology reimbursement.
  • Wellness benefit.
  • Donation Match.
  • Mentorship programs.
  • 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

Our culture is centered around four core values: Team, Empowerment, Growth Mindset, Inclusion, and Always Fierce Distinction. We prioritize growth, innovation, and editorial excellence, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, celebrated, and worthy. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and aim to build a better future for all through our values-driven approach. Our environment is supportive, nurturing, and focused on learning, with many opportunities for personal and professional development.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 25, 2025
Job CategoryContent Marketing
Salary151k-184k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceExecutive

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About Highwire

Website

highwireltd.com

Location

Houston, TX

Industry

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers

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