Director of Content Marketing

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

$170K/yr – $180K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the content engine and storytelling for Samba's AI driven advertising narrative; build editorial newsroom, translate AI data into snackable narratives, and own end-to-end calendar and distribution with cross-team collaboration.

  • Content Engine: Build a repeatable storytelling framework around cross-screen insights, measurement, and ad effectiveness.
  • Editorial Calendar: Own end-to-end planning, topic selection, publish cadence, and quality across reports, visuals, social, and case studies.
  • Distribution & Thought Leadership: Amplify through LinkedIn/X, PR partnerships, and executive narratives; track engagement and influence.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Content Strategy & Execution
  • Build and lead a high-performing content engine, our editorial newsroom, leveraging Samba’s cross-screen media intelligence.
  • Drive a focused content strategy aligned with launches, GTM priorities, and audience needs.
  • Produce high-impact, multi-format content (reports, visuals, articles, social, case studies, videos, enablement).
  • Translate complex data and AI/ML concepts into clear, snackable narratives.
  • Create repeatable storytelling frameworks around cross-screen insights, measurement, AI audiences, and ad effectiveness.
  • Own the content calendar end-to-end for timely, high-quality output.
  • Collaborate with data science, product, and engineering for accuracy and clarity.
  • Thought Leadership & Brand Storytelling
  • Position Samba as the leader in AI-driven advertising, cross-screen measurement, and the future of streaming.
  • Partner with PR/Comms on executive thought leadership, media narratives, and analyst/conference content.
  • Identify content opportunities from trends, competition, customer insights, and internal innovation.
  • Ensure narrative consistency across touchpoints and develop strong customer stories that demonstrate ROI.

Requirements

  • 7-10+ years in content marketing; bonus if in ad tech, martech, data platforms, or SaaS.
  • Comfortable and excited about creating content topics around AI/ML, data science, predictive analytics, and AI-driven marketing.
  • Hands-on use of AI tools (e.g., GPT, Claude, autonomous agents, orchestration frameworks).
  • Can work independently driving projects end-to-end, while also managing a team of high - performers.
  • Exceptional writer/storyteller able to simplify technical concepts for varied audiences.
  • Full-stack creator for visual form content, long-form reports, and social posts
  • Curious, collaborative, and effective across Product, Sales, Marketing, and Exec teams.
  • Learns quickly and thrives in fast-changing environments.
  • Bias for action—ships, learns, iterates.
  • Writes in a clear, human, on-brand voice.
  • Comfortable speaking at conferences.
  • BA in Marketing, Communications, Journalism; advanced degree a plus.
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Samba

Samba, Your Tech Talent Partner. We are expert headhunters in the Technology Industry. At SAMBA, we collaborate with top-tier companies globally, connecting them with talented professionals through agile and effective processes.With 20 years of experience in the Tech industry, we specialize in IT professional searches and conduct top and middle management searches for other business areas.Our recruiting team is distributed across LatAm and Europe, and our professional network connects us with excellent professionals in the industry worldwide.At Samba, we believe in professionalism, integrity, and lasting relationships with our clients and candidates.ESP-Somos expertos Headhunters en el segmento Tecnología. Desde SAMBA colaboramos con empresas de primera línea a nivel global, acercándoles talentosos profesionales a través de procesos ágiles y efectivos. Contamos con 20 años de trayectoria en la Industria Tech. Nos especializamos en procesos de búsqueda de profesionales de IT y llevamos adelante búsquedas de top y middle management para las demás áreas de negocio. Nuestro equipo de recruiting se encuentra distribuido en LatAm y Europa y nuestra red profesional nos conecta con excelentes profesionales de la industria a nivel global.En Samba, creemos en el profesionalismo, la integridad y en las relaciones duraderas con nuestros clientes y candidatos. Creamos puentes que rompen fronteras, abriendo un universo de oportunidades para profesionales destacados en busca de su próximo desafío. Descubre cómo Samba puede transformar tu búsqueda de talento.

Founded in 2017
Kingston Upon Thames, England, GBR
9 employees (1 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
888
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.4%
Direct
32.3%
Referral
13%
Social
5.9%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~9

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (11% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
6