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Vice President, Content Strategy

Highwire

Raleigh, NC
Full Time
Executive
161k-192k
8 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. We believe storytelling fuels transformation and represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can feel safe, celebrated, and worthy. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture. Our people-first culture is driven by core values: Team Empowerment, Growth Mindset, Inclusion, and Always Fierce Distinction. We are seeking a visionary Vice President of Content to lead our editorial and content marketing teams, driving business growth, advancing new business development, and fostering organic growth within our existing client base. The role involves creating and executing integrated content strategies, aligning content efforts across disciplines, and embedding AI-powered tools within workflows to enhance efficiency and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set the vision by building and evangelizing 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.
  • 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 apps and approaches.
  • Help clients see content as a growth driver and establish it as indispensable to client funnels, brand, and community/culture.
  • Build a thought leadership program and facilitate workshops in partnership with other solutions offerings.
  • Deeply analyze when to buy and when to automate, becoming the expert on AI integration in content processes.
  • Grow and mentor a team of writers, editors, strategists, and content marketers, fostering a culture of curiosity and open-mindedness.
  • Represent content at the table during pitches, counsel, and internal discussions to position the agency as a leader in content 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 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 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.

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.
  • Participation in Empower Hours with early log-off on Fridays.
  • Medical and dental benefits, FSA, Paid Parental Leave, 401K Match.
  • Commuter benefit, home office equipment stipend, growth mindset stipend.
  • Technology reimbursement, wellness benefits, donation match, mentorship.
  • Monthly recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, quarterly fun events.
  • Dog-friendly work environment, supportive and nurturing culture with learning opportunities.

Working at Highwire

Highwire's culture is people-first, inclusive, and values-driven, emphasizing growth, innovation, and editorial excellence. The company fosters an environment of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Employees are encouraged to bring big ideas, take personal accountability, and contribute to a forward-thinking, award-winning organization that values impact and creativity.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 4, 2025
Job CategoryContent Marketing
Salary161k-192k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceExecutive

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About Highwire

Website

highwireltd.com

Location

Raleigh, NC

Industry

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers

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