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Editorial Director
Akamai
San Francisco, CA, United States
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As the global leader in Content Delivery Network (CDN) services, Akamai makes the Internet fast, reliable and secure for our customers. With the Akamai Cloud Delivery Platform, we power upwards of a third of the internet’s traffic during peak times. And for administrators and power users, it means that they have at their disposal a set of tools and resources to supercharge their websites and apps to meet and exceed their customer's demands.
The Akamai Developer program is making the internet awesome for developers and admins. The Akamai Developer Marketing team is looking for a rockstar individual to lead and execute on a content strategy that will help communicate the potential of the world’s leading Cloud Delivery Platform. Understanding developers and admins is key to producing content and communications that resonate with this audience. The Editorial Director owns, defines and manages the content on the developer web site and across all marketing materials. Ideal candidates will have understanding of developer and admin personas, networks, architecture, and software development as a whole. Being able to learn about new products and technologies and to write and edit technical content is a must. In this role, you will be on point to lead projects from inception to completion working with cross-functional teams across different geographies. You will manage content production against aggressive deadlines. You will partner closely with Developer Evangelists and Product Managers for technical input as well as scale. Adaptability and agility are required in this exciting and fast-pace environment.
Responsibilities
• Establish tone and style guidelines
• Operate our first party sites including http://developer.akamai.com
• Identify, organize, prioritize, edit, produce and distribute technical content.
• Create, manage, and execute processes for the development and production of content.
• Contribute to driving the growth and activity of the developer and admin communities
• Analyze and report content consumption behaviors and trends.
• Manage contributing author relationships both internally and externally
• Write and edit content for all marketing properties and assets including web site, email marketing, white papers, articles, newsletters, and more
• Build distribution and publication channels, not just limited to local Akamai sites
• Interface with outside vendors including creative and technical agencies
• Support PR & manage relationships with thirdparty publishers
• Be active in all social channels
• Execute SEO campaigns
• Provide feedback to and collaborate with product teams
Required Experience and Skills
• Education: Bachelor's degree required. BS in Computer Science, Journalism, Marketing, English, or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience running strategic marketing programs, campaigns, and events
• 5+ years experience crafting the stories and building valuable resource collections, successful communities, and effective programs
• 5+ years experience with development languages, capabilities and limitations
Desired Experience
• Education: Master's degree required. BS in Computer Science, Journalism, Marketing, English, or equivalent.
• Superior oral and written communication skills specifically of technical subjects to developers as well as internal audiences.
• Flexible, creative, selfstarter and comfortable with change and risktaking.
• Methodical and organized: able to manage multiple projects, opportunities, and priorities concurrently
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively around timelines
• High energy, enthusiasm, and passion for crafting the story and building valuable resource collections, successful communities, and effective programs
• Understanding of development languages, capabilities and limitations is a plus.
Other Information
• Is relocation available for this position: No
• Is US Citizenship required: No
• Is a Security Clearance Required: No
If yes, applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation & must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.