Senior Manager, Content Marketing

A little about us. Splunk is the key to enterprise resilience for the 11,000+ organizations that use our Unified Security and Observability Platform. We regularly appear on a lot of “Best Places to Work” lists and we think it’s because we encourage our Splunkers to bring their whole, authentic selves. So bring your work experience, problem-solving skills and talent, of course, but also bring your joy, your passion and all the things that make you, you. Because when you feel free to be you, it makes it a lot easier for us to be us.

As a Senior Manager, Content Marketing, you will be responsible for leading a team of world-class writers to create memorable content that differentiates Splunk, generates pipeline and accelerates sales cycles. Reporting to the Director, Content Marketing, you will partner with Product Marketing and Campaigns to create content strategies for our security and observability audiences that map directly to the customer journey. You will guide our email performance program, ensuring our communications continue to stand out and deliver exceptional results. You will deeply understand market trends in security and observability and how Splunk helps solve top-of-mind challenges for our target audiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive the content strategy for our security and observability audiences across the whole customer journey, ensuring connection from our top-level corporate message into specific solutions
• Manage a team of writers and content strategists, elevating strategy and delivering exceptional content that helps our regional teams hit their pipeline and engagement targets
• Be an expert in our core markets and what’s top-of-mind for our audiences across security and observability
• Work cross-functionally to drive alignment on prioritization and the content calendar
• Manage our email performance program, continuously iterating and testing to improve performance
• Be a fountain of ideas for fresh, compelling content and high-impact activation
• Collaborate with and coach other writers on the team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, business, marketing, or communications or equivalent related work experience
• 10+ years of experience in journalism, content marketing, communications, or similar writing-forward roles, with experience in the technology space (B2B preferred)
• Ability to balance strategy and execution, with exceptional writing, project management, and strategy skills
• Experience leading and growing teams
• History working cross-functionally to create content strategy and get alignment on priorities
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
• An understanding of the security or observability markets is highly preferred
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and able to multitask on a variety of different projects
• Demonstrated strength in storytelling across various stages of the customer journey
• Deep knowledge and curiosity of business, security and technology trends
• Passion for learning, growth and collaboration

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion at Splunk and are an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Note: Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location.  Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out below, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for incentive compensation and may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.

Benefits are an important part of Splunk’s Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, an ESPP and much more! Learn more about our comprehensive benefits and wellbeing offering at splunkbenefits.com.

Base Pay Range

SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro, and New York City Metro Area

Base Pay Range:  $156,000.00 – 214,500.00 per year

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and Massachusetts

Base Pay Range:  $142,400.00 – 195,800.00 per year

All other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.

Base Pay Range:  $129,600.00 – 178,200.00 per year

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