Marketing Content Manager

Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid)

$140K/yr – $190K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive and own Forward Networks’ marketing content, shaping web copy, emails, ads, and long-form pieces for enterprise buyers.

  • Own and optimize site copy across homepage, product, and landing pages.
  • Must-have: 5+ years in B2B content marketing or copywriting (enterprise SaaS/cybersecurity).
  • Standout: opportunity to own and shape the brand voice for a category-defining platform.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and continuously optimize all copy across forwardnetworks.com, including homepage, product pages, solution pages, and landing pages.
  • Partner with design and web teams to craft messaging that converts visitors into pipeline.
  • Conduct SEO research and incorporate keywords naturally to drive organic traffic.
  • Keep copy up to date as products evolve, new features launch, and positioning shifts.
  • Write compelling ad copy for paid search (Google Ads), LinkedIn, display, and retargeting campaigns.
  • Develop multiple creative variants for A/B testing; analyze results and iterate quickly.
  • Partner with demand generation to align ad messaging with campaign themes and funnel stage.
  • Ensure consistency of voice and messaging across all paid channels.
  • Write all email copy for nurture sequences, product announcements, event promotions, and newsletters.
  • Craft subject lines and preview text that drive strong open rates.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of B2B content marketing or copywriting experience, ideally in enterprise SaaS or cybersecurity/networking.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills — you can write a punchy headline and a 2,000-word technical blog with equal confidence.
  • Demonstrated experience writing across multiple formats: web copy, email, ads, long-form content, and sales materials.
  • Ability to understand and synthesize complex technical concepts and communicate them clearly to a non-technical audience.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
  • Experience collaborating with design, product marketing, and demand gen teams.
  • Comfort using analytics to measure content performance and inform strategy.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with networking, cybersecurity, or cloud infrastructure concepts.
  • Experience with SEO tools (Semrush, Ahrefs, Clearscope, or similar).
  • Experience with marketing automation platforms (HubSpot, Marketo, Pardot).
  • Background writing for technical audiences including network engineers, IT leaders, or CISOs.
  • Content design/layout skills in Adobe Creative Cloud product suite.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity in a high-growth, Series D company.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Flexible hybrid work environment based out of Santa Clara, CA.
  • Opportunity to own and shape the brand voice of a category-defining platform.
  • A collaborative, low-ego team that values craft, curiosity, and clear thinking.
  • Regular exposure to cutting-edge technology and a customer base that includes some of the world’s largest enterprises.
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Founded in 2013
Santa Clara, California, USA
229 employees (9 in marketing)
81% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
18.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$38.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
36.9%
Direct
45.8%
Referral
8.6%
Social
7.3%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~229

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
9 (4% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$112.1M
Last Raise
$50M
Series D, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2023
    Series D • $50M
  • Oct 2019
    Series C • $35M
  • Aug 2017
    Series B • $16M

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