Senior Content Marketing Manager II

The Developer Content Team at DigitalOcean is looking for a Senior Content Marketing Manager II to develop and execute content strategy that helps digital native enterprises, startups, and developers succeed with cloud and AI technologies. This role will primarily focus on content strategy and planning, developing monthly and quarterly content priorities, while also editing contributions from internal and external writers. You’ll also lead development of longer-form content initiatives including research reports, in-depth guides, and content projects that establish thought leadership in cloud computing and AI. 

Your ownership area may include content across The Wave (our content property for technical decision makers covering artificial intelligence and cloud education), The DigitalOcean Blog, web pages, and long-form reports. You'll also collaborate cross-functionally with teams throughout the company to drive our generative engine optimization (GEO) efforts, partnership initiatives, and product marketing campaigns.

This position is ideal for someone who is up-to-date with the evolving search landscape, including Google search changes and developments in LLMs, and has experience using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to improve processes and work more effectively. While you should be comfortable with hands-on content work for refreshes and updates, the overarching focus of your role will be on strategic content direction and editorial process management. This is a senior-level individual contributor position designed for someone who thrives on being hands-on with strategy and editorial work rather than managing a team.

Please include a link to your portfolio or relevant writing samples, editing samples, or project work within the resume and/or cover letter field. Applications without work samples will not be considered.

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Provide structural edits, line edits, and constructive feedback on technical content from subject matter experts, internal teams, and external contributors across content properties including The Wave, Blog, solutions pages, and long-form reports. 
• Identify content for refresh and revise existing materials to maintain relevance and optimize visibility for both Google search and LLMs. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally throughout the company to support GEO efforts, partnership initiatives, and product marketing campaigns. 
• Support the Developer Content Team on special projects, including research reports. 
• Assist with improving our workflows using AI tools and other technologies to publish content more efficiently, measure performance more accurately, and report insights more effectively. 
• Adapt content strategy quickly in response to emerging data, new search engine insights, and shifting company priorities, thinking both short-term (weekly) and long-term (quarterly) for content planning.
• Maintain portions of our content calendar and suggest process improvements to optimize how we manage and track content planning. 
• Track and analyze content performance metrics to inform content strategy.
• Support leadership requests for information about our content strategy and performance. 

What We Expect From You:

• At least 8-12 years in a content marketing role with demonstrated experience in content strategy, planning, and editorial leadership. 
• Experience developing B2B content strategy for technical products or services, particularly in cloud computing, AI/ML, or developer tools.
• Strong ability to edit complex technical concepts into clear, accessible content that engages developers and startups. 
• Experience editing content for search optimization with knowledge of SEO best practices and familiarity with tools like SEMrush. 
• Commitment to staying current with developments in AI and cloud technologies to inform content strategy and ensure our audience remains up-to-date with the latest industry trends. 
• Strong project management and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple editorial projects, content deadlines, and cross-functional collaborations simultaneously. 
• Knowledge of the changing search landscape and ability to keep pace with Google search updates and LLM developments. 
• Proficiency with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity, with eagerness to explore new tools and technologies. 
• Experience with analytics tools such as Looker, Google Analytics, or Amplitude. 
• Interest in working with developers and startups across various technical topics.

Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean

• We innovate with purpose. You’ll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions. 
• We prioritize career development. At DO, you’ll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
• We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is between $121,040 - $151,300 based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and recognize that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams and products to serve our customers. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

*This is a remote role

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Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote, Gunnison, CO

Job ID: 7167353

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-13T23:30:54