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Salesforce is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Senior Editor to join our dynamic Newsroom team. This pivotal position will play a key role in increasing the output and improving the quality of our editorially-driven feature writing, with the goal of establishing the Salesforce Newsroom as a go-to source for anyone interested in understanding enterprise AI and Salesforce's unique approach to delivering customer success.
The Senior Editor will be responsible for end-to-end story development, from ideation and pitching to brief-writing, assigning, editing, and managing top edits and other stakeholder feedback. They will help translate complex technical concepts and product news into clear, accessible, and engaging editorial. They will also develop compelling thought leadership, making the Newsroom an influential source for insights on the digital labor revolution and agentic AI.
Key Responsibilities :
- End-to-End Editorial Management: Lead the full lifecycle of editorial feature stories, from proactive ideation and pitching to developing comprehensive briefs, assigning content to writers, rigorous editing, and overseeing top edits and incorporating feedback from key stakeholders.
- Strategic Storytelling & Content Creation: Proactively identify, research, and edit ambitious features and newsroom articles that articulate Salesforce's leadership in AI, data, and the digital labor revolution. Ensure content educates and engages a wide range of stakeholders, from Salesforce Admins to CIOs.
- Quality Enhancement & Output Growth: Increase the volume and elevate the editorial quality of feature writing, ensuring all content maintains high editorial standards and aligns with overarching corporate and editorial objectives. Provide guidance and mentorship to ensure consistency and excellence in storytelling.
- Technical Translation: Distill complex technical concepts, product innovations, and industry trends into clear, compelling, and accessible narratives that resonate with diverse audiences, including tech decision-makers and C-suite executives.
- Thought Leadership Development: Contribute to crafting content that communicates Salesforce's visionary approach to AI, explores the larger conversation around AI with unique insight, and reinforces our reputation as a pioneer in the enterprise technology and AI landscape.
- Industry Expertise: Stay deeply informed on industry trends, news, and developments, particularly related to AI, data, platform technologies, and the digital labor landscape, leveraging this knowledge to identify timely and relevant story opportunities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, PR, marketing, investor relations, HR, and other internal teams to ensure content accuracy and alignment with broader company initiatives, while maintaining editorial integrity and clarity of purpose.
- Newsroom Voice & Vision: Adhere to and elevate the Salesforce Newsroom's distinct voice and purpose, aligning with Salesforce's unique and differentiated vision and products.
Qualifications :
- 5-7+ years of journalism experience, with a demonstrated ability to break, understand, and contextualize highly technical product news.
- Proven track record of managing editorial processes from ideation to publication, including assigning, editing, and stakeholder management.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a portfolio of clips that showcase an ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, compelling, and accessible messages.
- Demonstrated technical chops and a strong understanding of enterprise technology, including AI, data, SaaS, and platform technologies, as well as familiarity with Salesforce products and ecosystem strategy.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong collaborative spirit and ability to work across teams and with senior leaders.
- Strong editorial vision and the ability to establish and maintain a distinct, authoritative voice.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience covering enterprise technology, AI, data, or platform technologies for a business and/or technical audience.
- Experience working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders across a large, matrixed organization.
- Experience working in a global tech company with a diverse, international audience.
This role is hybrid and goes into the office 3 days per week.
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In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
For New York-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $169,600 to $233,200.
For California-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $169,600 to $233,200.