[Remote] Director of Content Strategy & Operations at Confluent

Oregon, United States

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$212,800 – $285,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Data StreamingIndustries

Requirements

  • Passion for technology and ability to articulate complex technical concepts in ways that make sense to a range of personas with varying levels of technical expertise (experience with open-source technologies is a plus)
  • History of creating impactful content strategies that align with specific campaign narratives and goals
  • Outstanding writing and editing skills
  • Experience working on all types of content (ex: case studies, ebooks, promotional and instructional videos, blog posts, social media, emails, etc.)
  • Prior B2B experience in the IT/Tech industry
  • Familiarity with what motivates our key personas: developers, architects, operators, technical executives
  • A portfolio of content written for various tech buyer personas
  • Excellent communication skills that influence winning outcomes in a cross-functional environment
  • Ability to adapt and deliver results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Curiosity and ability to transition from strategic thinking to creative execution
  • 10+ years of related experience and a track record for building and leading exceptional content teams

Responsibilities

  • Design global and regional content strategies that drive engagement and loyalty
  • Produce high-impact messaging, storylines, evergreen themes, thought leadership, and multimedia content that support global campaigns and field marketing
  • Orchestrate multi-channel content operations—from planning, production, distribution, and measurement to optimization
  • Ensure content is optimized for search and user experience across all channels
  • Set and achieve performance metrics for content engagement and channel growth
  • Manage a measurement framework that connects content to pipeline growth and product-led growth
  • Identify content opportunities and stay on top of market trends and changes through market research
  • Retain an “outsider’s perspective” much like that of a journalist
  • Manage and direct a team of content marketers and writers to ensure the content meets the intended objectives
  • Communicate in ways that motivate the team and drive accountability
  • Foster professional growth and career development
  • Manage a centralized editorial calendar
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (PMM, customer marketing, product, design, video, etc.) to produce persuasive content
  • Partner across the company to ensure content reinforces key messages and has a consistent voice & tone

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Content StrategyContent OperationsThought LeadershipMultimedia ContentSEO OptimizationAudience EngagementPerformance MetricsPipeline GrowthMarket Trends

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Director of Content Strategy & Operations role?

The salary range is $212.8K - $285K.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What key skills are required for this role?

The role requires passion for technology and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts for various audiences, a history of creating impactful content strategies aligned with campaign goals, and outstanding writing and editing skills.

What is the company culture like at Confluent?

Confluent values team members who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, show up for each other, with no egos or solo acts—just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger together as one team.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate will have experience managing and directing content teams, fostering professional growth, collaborating cross-functionally, and driving content strategies that optimize engagement, pipeline growth, and search performance with an audience-first approach.

Confluent

Data streaming solutions for real-time processing

About Confluent

Confluent specializes in data streaming solutions, focusing on helping businesses manage and process real-time data streams. Its main product is built on Apache Kafka, an open-source platform that allows users to create real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Clients, including large enterprises and financial institutions, utilize Confluent's tools to collect, process, and analyze data streams, which helps them make quicker and more informed decisions. Unlike many competitors, Confluent offers a subscription-based model for its cloud platform, Confluent Cloud, and its on-premises software, Confluent Platform, ensuring a steady revenue stream. The company also provides professional services like training and consulting to assist clients in optimizing their data streaming solutions. Confluent's goal is to be a leader in the data streaming market, enabling organizations to leverage real-time data for improved operational efficiency.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$443.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Best Teammates on Planet Earth - Loving your job has a lot to do with the people around you. Luckily at Confluent, you will find some of the most genuine people who make you excited to come to work each day.
Adjustable Working Arrangements - While most of our employees work typical business hours, we encourage everyone to partner with their manager to make a schedule that works best for them and Confluent.
Robust Benefits - Health and wellness is important and Confluent is proud to offer a total benefits program that ranks in the top percentile of companies similar in size to our industry in our established geographies.
Rest and Recharge Days - Personal time off is great but it is even better when your whole team has the day. Each quarter, teams have three recharge days where the entire team logs off and refreshes before coming back to work.
Weekly Lunch Spend - At Confluent, we have a weekly lunch program called “No Pay Thursday.” On Thursdays, lunch is provided by Confluent at local restaurants and grocery stores, taxes may apply for some countries.
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) - Confluent employees work really hard to meet the needs of our growing and scaling business. To make sure that we don’t burn out, we encourage everyone to balance their PTO in an adequate way.

Risks

CTO Chad Verbowski's retirement may lead to a temporary leadership vacuum.
WarpStream acquisition may present integration challenges, disrupting operations.
Participation in MongoDB AI Program exposes Confluent to competitive pressures.

Differentiation

Confluent's platform is based on Apache Kafka, a leading open-source data streaming technology.
The company offers a subscription-based model, ensuring steady recurring revenue streams.
Confluent's solutions cater to diverse industries, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.

Upsides

Increased adoption of Apache Flink complements Confluent's existing Apache Kafka-based solutions.
Integration with MongoDB's AI Applications Program enhances AI-driven data processing capabilities.
The OEM Program launch can drive new partnerships and expand market presence.

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