Sr. Group Manager, Content, Social Media + Brand Communications

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While candidates in the listed locations are encouraged for this role, we are open to remote candidates in other locations.

Databricks is hiring an experienced content and editorial leader to drive the global strategy and execution of our social media, content and brand communications team. This role combines leadership, strategy, and hands-on execution to build brand equity, drive awareness, and foster community engagement leading our team of content strategists and copywriters.

Your impact will be measured by the success of your content across the funnel from thought leadership and awareness to lead generation. The ideal candidate will possess experience in leading content marketing teams within rapidly growing SaaS companies. This role reports to the VP of Corporate Marketing.

The impact you will have:

• Lead the global content strategy at Databricks, delivering value to global go-to-market motions
• Manage a team of copywriters, content strategists and external agencies to ensure the effective delivery of brand and demand campaigns
• Manage content production and editorial calendars for different channels including blogs, videos and social media channels
• Build out the brand vision, content development, and curation strategy for Databricks' YouTube channel.
• Deliver messaging, story development, and engagement models for integrated campaigns
• Ensure all content is world-class, on-brand, and consistent in terms of style, quality, and tone of voice, and optimized for search and user experience.
• Take a data-driven approach to social media producing original content, responding to followers, and fostering a vibrant and growing community.
• Develop an influencer marketing strategy and engage with leading data, AI and analytics influencers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Databricks' community initiatives, including customer marketing, executive engagement and customer success

Target outcomes:

• Build a community of advocates and influencers within Databricks social channels
• Mentor and build a team of high-performing writers, strategists and social managers
• Deliver sustainable, quarter-over-quarter community growth and measurable ongoing engagement
• Deliver compelling content that can be used across the company to drive awareness and consideration for Databricks.
• Partner closely with Brand, Demand, Marketing and Product to deliver world-class content across Databricks priorities and personas

What we look for:

• Proven track record of crafting content strategies for SaaS organization
• Editorial excellence, creativity and ability to edit technical content
• Ability to clearly communicate and execute a data-driven methodology for the growth of community and content
• Knowledge of generative AI tools and strategy for how to deploy them effectively for content generation

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• FSA, HSA and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Equity Awards
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Family Planning
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Annual Career Development Fund
• Home Office/Work Headphones Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Mental Wellness Resources