ROLE TITLE: Senior Managing Director, Content
POSITION REPORTS TO: VP, Content and Creative
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, June 25th 11:59 PM ET. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
APPLICATION NOTE: As part of the application process for this role, please submit a portfolio that represents your content experience. You can link your portfolio within your resume or attach it. A portfolio is required for your application to be considered for this role.
LOCATION: Remote
WHAT YOU’LL DO
We’re looking for a Senior Managing Director of Content to lead and support in evolving our content strategy across all platforms. This role requires a creative and strategic leader who understands how to build compelling narratives, drive measurable growth, and scale content systems that perform. You are platform-agnostic but performance-driven—equally comfortable shaping brand voice, leading large-scale campaigns, and building ecosystems that turn audiences into active communities.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Support in leading the overarching content strategy across all channels, ensuring a cohesive and compelling brand presence (with a focus on copy-forward channels)
Develop and scale high-performing content systems that drive engagement, growth, and conversion
Bring a deep understanding of social media performance, with a track record of growing and managing channels
Define and evolve brand voice, tone, and editorial standards across all touchpoints
Lead the development of creative campaigns from concept through execution, ensuring both innovation and impact
Build, mentor, and manage high-performing content, creative, and editorial teams
Establish and scale user-generated content programs (e.g., ambassador or creator programs), including:
Defining what high-performing UGC looks like
Selecting and implementing the right tools and platforms
Designing effective onboarding and engagement journeys
Leverage deep SEO expertise (including GEO/Generative Engine Optimization) to drive organic growth and discoverability
Use data and insights to continuously refine strategy, optimize performance, and inform creative direction
Partner cross-functionally with marketing, product, growth, and leadership teams to align content with business goals
Stay ahead of cultural trends, platform shifts, and emerging technologies to keep the brand relevant and competitive
A WEEK IN THE LIFE
Monday
Join VP in reviewing performance across content channels and identify growth opportunities
Host a cross-functional brainstorming session to generate ideas for upcoming campaigns and content initiatives
Begin shaping high-level briefs for new campaigns and strategic projects
Tuesday
Pitch and refine creative briefs, ensuring clear direction on voice, audience, and KPIs
Edit copy to optimize voice and tone with editorial eye
Dive into content strategy work, including SEO/GEO optimization opportunities and channel growth plans
Wednesday
Review work-in-progress across campaigns and content streams
Provide feedback to ensure alignment with brand voice and strategic goals
Collaborate with growth or marketing partners to integrate content into broader initiatives
Thursday
Oversee execution of major campaigns and content launches
Develop and lead new content systems such as a UGC/ambassador programs
Lead iteration sessions to refine ideas and improve creative output
Friday
Review weekly performance metrics and extract key insights
Share learnings and recommendations with leadership and cross-functional teams
Mentor team members and invest in team development
Identify opportunities for future campaigns, content innovation, and long-term growth
YOUR EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
10+ years of experience in content, editorial, or brand storytelling roles
Proven success leading content strategy in a platform-agnostic way
Strong background in social media growth and performance across major platforms with track record of building a big, engaged account
Experience shaping voice and brand writing (editorial or strong POV-driven brands a plus)
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute high-impact creative campaigns
Experience leading teams, with a strong leadership presence
Experience building content engagement programs, like rewards programs that increase retention and advocacy
Deep expertise in SEO, with working knowledge of GEO and modern search ecosystems
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Excellent communication and storytelling skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven track record building and scaling UGC or ambassador programs, with clear case studies and results
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
The Marketing Team’s purpose is to build a differentiated brand presence that surpasses benchmarks set by other prominent national nonprofits, illuminates our mission and impact to diverse audiences, creates understanding, and fosters deeper connections to TFA. Our unique role is to develop and execute cutting-edge marketing campaigns that accelerate the growth flywheel - propelling prospects, corps members, Ignite fellows, and alumni to take action, and ultimately inspiring them to become lifelong advocates. Our marketing strategies will ignite new levels of engagement with broader audiences, fueling a movement that resonates with the hearts and minds of donors, partners, supporters, and the general public.
YOUR COMPENSATION
The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Tier A: $108,900 - $148,700
Tier B: $118,700 - $161,900
Tier C: $128,500 - $175,400
You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in content, editorial, or brand storytelling roles
- Proven success leading content strategy in a platform-agnostic way
- Strong background in social media growth and performance across major platforms with track record of building a big, engaged account
- Experience shaping voice and brand writing (editorial or strong POV-driven brands a plus)
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute high-impact creative campaigns
- Experience leading teams, with a strong leadership presence
- Experience building content engagement programs, like rewards programs that increase retention and advocacy
- Deep expertise in SEO, with working knowledge of GEO and modern search ecosystems
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills
- Portfolio demonstrating content experience (required for application)
- Proven track record building and scaling UGC or ambassador programs, with clear case studies and results
What We Do
Teach For America is a bold and diverse movement of changemakers who confront educational inequity by teaching for at least two years and then working with unwavering commitment in every sector of society to create a nation free from this injustice. Together with partners throughout the educational ecosystem, our network of over 62,000 alumni and corps members are achieving the impossible, empowering lives, and helping shape the political, economic, and social future of our country








