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Harvard University is hiring: Assistant Editor in Cambridge

Directive Consulting is the performance marketing agency for SaaS and Tech companies. We use Customer Generation (a marketing methodology developed by us) which focuses on SQLs and Customers instead of traditional metrics like MQLs. We offer Paid Media, SEO/Content, CRO, and Video to our clients by creating comprehensive digital marketing strategies that allow our clients to hit their SQL targets, every time.At Directive, we’re always looking ahead to connect with talented professionals who excel at crafting strategies that elevate search visibility, developing compelling content, and delivering value to audiences.As we continue to grow, we’re always seeking forward-thinking individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, are obsessed with analytics and storytelling, and are eager to make their mark in B2B tech and SaaS marketing.If you're ready to explore future opportunities and be part of a team that values creativity, strategy, and results, we’d love to connect with you!As the Editorial Lead, you’ll be responsible for identifying opportunities for deeper research and technical details, clear analysis, and punchier copy. You’ll need to be a sharp and savvy editor who can help writers turn an initial draft into something great, guide both new and experienced technical writers through tricky pieces, and quickly edit copy, shaping it to be as exceptional as possible.Directive’s Editorial Lead will work on a broad scope of content. You’ll need to be able to jump from a deep dive on data encrypted end-to-end digital vault platforms, to an experiential piece on emerging cybersecurity tech, to a biting thought-leadership piece on why developers are seeking alternatives to javascript - all in the space of an afternoon while bringing insight and clarity to every one. A comfort with a range of topics and tones is essential, and the ability to identify what type of perspective is needed for any given piece of content is a must.This individual will also come with a network of freelance writers and will help us build our network of high-quality, sub-specialized writers to meet the needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on unparalleled SaaS expertise and we work with top talent in the industry, this Lead Editor & Producer will help ensure that our growing content marketing department continues to recruit the best and the brightest writers.Roles & Responsibilities• Mentor and lead writers across our team to improve and scale their content and delegating and distributing workload to ensure content meets publishing timing and SLAs• Review and edit content from contributors to ensure proper brand voice, grammar, format, styling, and alignment with established content best practices• Maintain, implement and update Directive content best practices and ensure that the standards are being met for every piece of content delivered to clients• Demand quality and enforce our rigorous editorial standards day in and out.• Be responsible for editing multiple pieces of content daily, from short-turnaround pieces to longer-term thought-leadership pieces• Support multiple stakeholders on the product marketing teams to publish relevant content that includes news, up-and-coming features, events, and more; And answer ad hoc questions relating to upcoming content planning, blogging best practices, process, SLAs, and reporting• Support curation, planning, and editing of special content packages like ebooks, toolkits and resource guides• Contribute editing support across multiple formats, working with our audio and video teams on multimedia storytelling• Shape our content with great perspectives and sharp angles, while aligning to client’s tone+voice guidelines, product positioning documents and persona ICP maps• Organize, schedule, and facilitate editorial meetings with stakeholders / clients and strategists to ensure high-quality content is delivered to clients, and delivering constructive feedback from clients back to our writersWhat You Offer• 5+ years of editorial leadership experience and experience managing a team of freelance writers either for a client, product or major publication• Sharp editing skills and the ability to know how to make every piece of content great• Deeply organized, but ready to blow up their plans to meet the chaos of quick client turnaround needs and deadlines• Passionate about B2B tech SaaS industry, specifically cybersecurity, fintech, etc. with experience in these spaces• Able to move fast while still delivering great work and upholding our editorial rigor• Excited to work with freelancers and in-house workers, alike, to bring in new voices (a great existing network is a major perk)• Extremely collaborative – you’ll be working with writers with varying levels of expertise, strategy team members and a variety of client POCs from growth engagement teams, product marketing teams, and C-Level executives at times.• Confidence in client-facing situations where you’ll need to work collaboratively to review content feedback and use that input to improve the content and update internal writing documentation for improved writing and workflows.What We Offer🏠 We have a set living wage at Directive🙏 Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyleIncluding a 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependentsBenefits To Support The Whole Person🧠 Mental - Access to certified therapists through Spring Health, membership to Headspace💪 Physical - Gympass🛫 Time Off - Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1), Paid Parental Leave💰 Financial - Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match🌟 Bonus - Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time🌴 Annual Anniversary Trip with peers and executive leadership for fun and entertainment!Work Environment RequirementsAs a remote-first company, you’ll have the ability to work from anywhere in the US, with the option to enjoy our state-of-the-art offices in Irvine, California. For some positions, as posted, we will accommodate global opportunities where we have established businesses, including Canada, the UK, and Australia. For global locations, you must have established and current work authorization and permanently reside in that country.This role has the opportunity to operate 100% virtually from your home office. We primarily collaborate with our colleagues through virtual meetings (Zoom), and Slack. In this role, you will be required to operate a laptop computer (PC or Mac available), computer software platforms, and other office productivity tools as necessary. Due to the nature of this role, you must be able to remain stationary for extended periods, must be able to observe and interpret written and/or verbal communication, must have reliable internet access, and a professional background.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.If you require reasonable accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, direct your inquiries to careers@directiveconsulting.com.Additional InformationAt Directive, one of our core values is People First. We’re committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture in the digital landscape. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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