Sr. Manager of Writing Studio
Hitachi Data Systems - Sacramento, CA
posted 3 days ago
About the position
The Sr. Manager of Writing Studio leads a team of talented writers, serving as a creative leader and mentor while driving the development of compelling, high-impact content across multiple formats, including web, social, blogs, and video. This role is a cornerstone of our storytelling efforts, working in close partnership with the Content Studio to bring strategic content plans to life. While not a content strategy role, it is a critical support function, ensuring all writing aligns with broader goals and embodies our bold, purposeful brand tone. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a strong editorial voice, capable of guiding teams and agencies to deliver writing that resonates deeply with IT tech audiences.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of creative writers, fostering high-quality content delivery while inspiring innovation and collaboration.
- Provide regular feedback and coaching, empowering writers to excel in their craft and grow professionally.
- Act as a player-coach, actively contributing to key writing projects while guiding the team on brand voice, tone, and storytelling techniques.
- Partner with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives.
- Work closely with the Director of Content Studio to align writing projects with broader marketing and content strategy goals. Participate in content planning and strategy meetings.
- Oversee the production of messaging frameworks, ad copy, and customer-facing narratives to ensure alignment with brand and writing guidelines.
- Guide the development of thought leadership content, particularly blogs and insights, with a focus on clarity, impact, and originality.
- Bring a nuanced understanding of video scriptwriting, ensuring content resonates in dialogue and visual storytelling contexts.
- Manage a diverse range of writing projects, including but not limited to social media, Web Copy, Event Messaging, Video Scripts, Blogs & Insights, Customer Advocacy Storytelling, and Internal Support.
- Conduct brand reviews to ensure tone of voice and writing style consistency across all content.
- Maintain and update resources such as the Grammar Guidelines, Tone of Voice Guide, and Naming Guide.
- Drive innovation in storytelling by exploring new formats and approaches that elevate IT tech marketing.
- Oversee the intake and management of writing requests, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are efficiently allocated.
- Use project management tools to track progress and streamline workflows.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, English, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in writing or content creation, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven expertise in thought leadership storytelling, video scriptwriting, and marketing copy across multiple channels.
- Exceptional editing and writing skills with the ability to distill complex concepts into clear, impactful messaging.
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with B2B marketing and IT tech audiences, with a knack for crafting narratives that cut through complexity.
Nice-to-haves
- Creative thinker with a strategic approach to storytelling and brand messaging.
- Experience with SEO best practices, social media content, and AI writing tools.
- Strong project management abilities and proficiency with content workflows.
