Marketing Program Manager - Remote

Are you a strategic storyteller?

Do you have a way with words and a passion for shaping them into revenue- generating content?

Join our Global Content Marketing Team! 

We craft engaging content that helps our customers better understand how to build and secure apps and sites with our cybersecurity and cloud computing solutions. We work cross-functionally and globally to build marketing campaigns, and support product launches, and sales initiatives. We ensure our stakeholders have access to the essential tools and resources they need to be successful.

Partner with the best

You can play an important role in continuing to build the Akamai security brand by writing content and promotions to drive customer engagement and motive action. You will work with brand messaging and design teams to brainstorm ideas and create concepts, ultimately turning messaging into compelling copy that engages audiences across a variety of digital channels.  

As a Marketing Program Manager you will be responsible for:

• Interpreting creative briefs to develop exceptional creative copy that addresses audience pain points and establishes Akamai's authority 
• Researching (internally and externally/competitively) and understanding the subject matter and target audiences
• Presenting copy concepts and final deliverables to internal team, and to internal stakeholders as needed
• Varying the tone, style, and characteristics demanded by project and target audience while staying to to our brand voice. Assignments will cover both long-and short-form writing, including social media copy, display ads, video scripts, white papers and more
• Staying up to date on communications and content marketing best practices as well as relevant industry trends
• Collaborating with a team of marketers and creative staff from concept development to delivery of final product

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
• Have experience writing and editing, preferably covering technology and cybersecurity topics, with strong storytelling
• Experience writing for digital channels such as email and social media
• Demonstrate project management skills and the ability to prioritize and execute efficiently when priorities shift
• Have solid knowledge of content-marketing and SEO best-practices and use data to derive insights and actions
• Build alignment, trust and productive relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work

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We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.

At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here.

Working for you

At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $92,900 - $193,100/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.