Content Marketing Manager Remote (m/w/d)

At Directive, we’re always looking ahead to connect with talented professionals who excel at crafting strategies that elevate search visibility, developing compelling content, and delivering value to audiences.

As we continue to grow, we’re always seeking forward-thinking individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, are obsessed with analytics and storytelling, and are eager to make their mark in B2B tech and SaaS marketing.

Directive Consulting is the performance marketing agency for SaaS and Tech companies. We use Customer Generation (a marketing methodology developed by us) which focuses on SQLs and Customers instead of traditional metrics like MQLs. We offer Paid Media, SEO/Content, CRO, and Video to our clients by creating comprehensive digital marketing strategies that allow our clients to hit their SQL targets, every time.

*_ Please note- this role is titled Content Marketing Strategist internally _ *

The Content Strategists and Sr Content Strategists are a crucial, client-facing role that is responsible for day-to-day client deliverables, creating and managing custom client strategies, and communicating both with clients and internal stakeholders. The Strategists are responsible for more Enterprise clients and is expected to have a deep understanding of their service line and how it impacts other areas of business to create a holistic marketing strategy.

The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of content strategy, along with a strong foundation in technical SEO, including site audits, structured data, and Core Web Vitals. They should be able to seamlessly blend technical insights with content initiatives to drive organic growth and maximize search visibility.

Develop and implement custom marketing strategies aligned with client goals and Directive best practices.

Utilize project phases, historical performance, and ongoing campaigns to optimize strategies over time.

Craft creative briefs and ideate compelling content campaigns based on competitor and audience insights.

Apply proven frameworks such as LTV modeling, customer generation, share of SERP, and content production.

Analyze data from sources like Google Analytics, CRM systems, SEMrush, and Ahrefs to establish measurable client goals.

Project Management

Partner with content writers, designers, and project managers to deliver high-quality campaigns that meet client expectations.

Act as the main point of contact for clients, building strong, trust-based relationships.

Keep internal leadership informed about roadblocks, growth opportunities, and account changes, such as strategy pivots or point-of-contact transitions.

Foundational SEO Skills

Conduct comprehensive SEO audits to identify technical issues, content gaps, and optimization opportunities, delivering actionable recommendations to improve site performance and rankings.

Execute on-page and off-page optimization strategies, including keyword research, meta tag improvements, internal linking, and external outreach to enhance search visibility.

Develop and implement link-building campaigns, leveraging outreach strategies and partnerships to secure high-quality backlinks that drive domain authority and organic traffic growth.

Must Have: Expertise in Screaming Frog, advanced SEMrush, GA4, Google Search Console, and Excel (formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).

Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyle

Time Off - Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1), Paid Parental Leave

• ##Bonus - Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time
• ##Annual Anniversary Trip with peers and executive leadership for fun and entertainment!

As a remote-first company, you’ll have the ability to work from anywhere in the US, with the option to enjoy our state-of-the-art offices in Irvine, California. This role has the opportunity to operate 100% virtually from your home office. We primarily collaborate with our colleagues through virtual meetings (Zoom), and Slack. In this role, you will be required to operate a laptop computer (PC or Mac available), computer software platforms, and other office productivity tools as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you require reasonable accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, direct your inquiries to View email address on app.swooped.co’re committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture in the digital landscape. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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