Senior Content Manager

Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid)

$125K/yr – $205K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own a strategic, end-to-end learning content portfolio leadership role and drive fast, data-informed growth.

  • Must-have: 7+ years in editorial, content development, acquisitions, or related roles with increasing responsibility
  • Standout: Deep, active practitioner network and proven deal-making ability across partnerships

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Drive Rapid, Data-Informed Portfolio Growth
  • Identify emerging skills gaps using market analysis, customer feedback, competitive intelligence, and performance data to prioritize acquisition targets
  • Build and manage a portfolio of high-impact content that balances strategic priorities (depth, breadth, credibility, relevance) with market demand
  • Monitor portfolio performance continuously, using data insights to double down on what's working and pivot away from what's not
  • Think holistically about how individual acquisitions fit into broader learning paths, role-based programs, and enterprise client needs
  • Innovate New Learning Experiences
  • Meet learners where they are by experimenting with new formats, delivery models, and learning experiences that match how professionals actually consume content
  • Pioneer emerging formats including live learning, unscripted conversations, practitioner-led deep dives, AI-powered practice, and creator-inspired content
  • Challenge conventional course models when they don't serve learner needs—prioritize substance, relevance, and accessibility over production polish
  • Test and iterate quickly, using data and learner feedback to refine new approaches and scale what resonates
  • Stay ahead of learning trends, understanding how AI, creator economy dynamics, and changing work patterns impact how professionals upskill
  • Execute High-Velocity Deal Creation & Negotiation
  • Source and activate relationships with top-tier practitioners, thought leaders, and industry experts who can deliver credible, job-ready content
  • Move deals forward efficiently, navigating contract negotiations, compensation structures, and partnership terms with minimal risk exposure
  • Close deals fast without compromising quality or strategic fit—you know when to push, when to walk, and when to get creative
  • Build sustainable economics that balance instructor value, content ROI, and platform growth
  • Match instructors to formats that play to their strengths—some thrive in scripted courses, others in live conversations or rapid-release content
  • Leverage AI & Technology for Speed & Scale
  • Use generative AI strategically to accelerate ideation, prototyping, content development, and instructor collaboration
  • Experiment with AI-powered workflows to reduce time-to-market while maintaining content quality and authenticity
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Founded in 2016
Sunnyvale, CA, US
24K employees (3,633 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.8B
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$3.2M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.7%
Direct
66.9%
Referral
2.8%
Social
0.2%
Paid
0.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~23.9K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2,950 (12% of company)
Median Career Experience
17 years
Median Tenure
6.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
9

Funding

Total Funding
$154.8M
Last Raise
$51.6M
Private Equity, 10 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2016
    Private Equity
  • Apr 2014
    Series Unknown
  • Dec 2009
    Secondary Market • $51.6M

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