Senior Manager, Content & Thought Leadership

At Goodway Group, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations space, The marketing engine that drives unstoppable growth for ambitious brands..

<div class="content-intro"><h4><strong>Who We Are</strong></h4>

<div data-font-name="g_d0_f4" data-angle="0" data-canvas-width="650.1615999999999"><strong>Goodway Group is one of AdAge's 2026's BEST PLACES TO WORK</strong>!  As an independent and remote-first media and marketing services firm with a 90+ year history, Goodway Group has the security of an established company combined  with a start-up feel.  With leading data-driven and technology-enabled digital media and marketing services firm with teams in the U.S. and the UK, our diverse team of digital strategists, media practitioners, technologists and data scientists have won the most prestigious awards for innovative marketing technology, impactful work and inclusive remote-first places to work including being honored as a multiyear winner in Ad Age Best Places to Work, Ad Exchanger's Best Use of Technology by an Agency Award and two MarTech Breakthrough Awards and a certified service partner to The Trade Desk.</div></div><p>The <strong>Senior Manager, Content & Thought Leadership</strong> owns Goodway Group's editorial strategy and content engine. Working within the business priorities set by the VP of Marketing & Growth, this role turns Goodway's expertise into distinctive stories that strengthen Goodway Group's reputation, increase executive visibility, grow qualified pipeline, and establish Goodway Group as the leading independent partner in Connected Commerce.</p>

<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">What You’ll Do</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>

<p><em><strong>Editorial Strategy & Brand Narrative</strong></em></p>

<ul>

<li>Own Goodway Group's editorial and content strategy across all internal and external channels.</li>

<li>Translate the North Star and Three Cs into a year-round editorial roadmap.</li>

<li>Decide what stories Goodway tells, when they are published and which channels create the greatest commercial impact.</li>

<li>Maintain one consistent editorial voice across every customer-facing touchpoint.</li>

<li>Ensure every piece of content supports Goodway's positioning as the leading Connected Commerce partner.</li>

</ul>

<p><em><strong>Thought Leadership & Intellectual Property</strong></em></p>

<ul>

<li>Lead Goodway's annual thought leadership program.</li>

<li>Produce flagship research including the annual Connected Commerce Report.</li>

<li>Develop whitepapers, POVs, playbooks and insight-led content that differentiates Goodway in market.</li>

<li>Turn subject matter expertise into original intellectual property clients and prospects actively seek out.</li>

<li>Manage content and thought leadership calendars across the 3 C’s that maintain consistent, high-quality output and high engagement throughout the year.</li>

</ul>

<p><em><strong>Executive Thought Leadership</strong></em></p>

<ul>

<li>Build executive thought leadership programs across the leadership team.</li>

<li>Develop LinkedIn and Instagram content, keynote messaging, contributed articles and podcast opportunities.</li>

<li>Partner with PR to secure media opportunities, speaking engagements and industry recognition.</li>

<li>Position Goodway executives as trusted voices in Connected Commerce.</li>

</ul>

<p><em><strong>Growth Content & Sales Enablement</strong></em></p>

<ul>

<li>Develop content that supports and drives qualified pipeline growth.</li>

<li>Create sales enablement assets including presentations, case studies, one-pagers and ABM content.</li>

<li>Partner with Business Development and Sales to create content that helps open opportunities and accelerate sales conversations.</li>

<li>Measure the commercial impact of content through pipeline influence and engagement.</li>

</ul>

<p><em><strong>Content Operations</strong></em></p>

<ul>

<li>Own and manage the annual content calendar.</li>

<li>Coordinate contributions from LOB practice leaders, SME and Goodway Group leadership.</li>

<li>Support external PR partners and production resources.</li>

<li>Maintain editorial content quality, governance and publishing standards.</li>

<li>Ensure content is delivered on time and supports business priorities across global markets.</li>

</ul>

<p><em><strong>Innovation & Market Intelligence</strong></em></p>

<ul>

<li>Monitor emerging trends across AI, social media, GEO/SEO, content formats and Connected Commerce.</li>

<li>Identify opportunities before competitors and translate them into new editorial programs.</li>

<li>Track competitive activity and share of voice and make recommendations.</li>

<li>Continually improve editorial processes, workflows and content performance.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Who You Are</strong> </p>

<ul>

<li> 7+ years of experience in B2B content marketing, editorial strategy, thought leadership, communications, or a related field.</li>

<li>Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a portfolio of thought leadership, research, executive content, or other insight-led work.</li>

<li>Experience developing and managing an editorial strategy across multiple channels and audiences.</li>

<li>Skilled at translating complex subject matter into clear, compelling content that supports brand authority and commercial growth.</li>

<li>Experience partnering with executives and subject matter experts to develop distinctive perspectives and original content.</li>

<li>Strong project management skills with the ability to manage editorial calendars, contributors, agencies, and competing deadlines.</li>

<li>Working knowledge of SEO/GEO, AI-enabled content practices, social platforms, and content performance measurement.</li>

<li>Strong editorial judgment and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while working independently in a fast-moving environment.</li>

</ul>

<p>#usremote</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Check us out at <a href="http://www.goodwaygroup.com" target="_blank">www.goodwaygroup.com</a> to learn more!</strong></p>

<p><strong>If you identify as a female candidate, and feel you can do this role even if there are a few things perhaps you've not done, please apply anyway!  Goodway Group is 70% Female! </strong> We realize that men tend to apply for jobs when they can meet around 60% of the requirements for the role, where women tend to only apply when they know they meet 100% of the requirements.  </p>

<p>Goodway Group is human-first, constantly working to become more inclusive and to make sure our employee population reflects our desire to constantly add to our diversity in all ways.  We want applications from <strong>everyone</strong>, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizen status, age, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status. </p></div>

Want to learn more about what it's like to work at Goodway Group? View our full profile.