Why Pythian:
At Pythian, we are experts in strategic database and analytics services, driving digital transformation and operational excellence. Pythian, a multinational company, was founded in 1997 and started by ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical databases. We quickly earned a reputation for solving tough data challenges. We were there when the industry moved from on-premises to cloud environments, and as enterprises sought more from their data, we expanded our competencies to include advanced analytics.
Today, we empower organizations to embrace transformation and leverage advanced technologies, including AI, to stay competitive. We deliver innovative solutions that meet each client’s data goals and have built strong partnerships with Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and Snowflake. The powerful combination of our extensive expertise in data and cloud and our ability to keep on top of the latest bleeding edge technologies make us the perfect partner to help mid and large-sized businesses transform to stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing digital economy.
Why you:
Pythian’s Content Marketer creates and distributes valuable, relevant, and consistent content to attract and retain a defined audience, driving brand awareness, engagement, and lead generation.
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What you will be doing:
Content Strategy:
- Develop and implement content marketing strategies aligned with overall business goals.
Content Creation:
- Produce various content formats, including articles, press releases, blog posts, social media updates, videos, customer stories, eBooks and email newsletters.
- Conduct interviews/research alongside customers, partners, and SMEs for customer stories.
- Liaise with our PR agency of record to ensure they have the resources necessary to publish on our behalf.
Content Distribution:
- Maintain a content calendar, plan and execute strategies for distributing content across different channels, including websites, social media, email, and other platforms.
- Manage our social media presence and ensure we are in the market with key messaging coming out of our Product and Partner Marketing Managers.
- Manage the blogger program when SMEs/stakeholders develop new blog content for publishing (conduct content reviews, publish on the blog, and showcase that content via our social channels).
SEO Optimization:
- Optimize content for search engines to improve visibility and organic traffic.
Audience Engagement:
- Interact with the audience, respond to comments and questions, and build relationships.
- Seek out pertinent conversations through social channels to amplify Pythian’s presence in the market.
Content Analysis:
- Track and analyze content performance using analytics tools to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Collaboration:
- Work with other marketing team members, offerings team members, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to ensure content aligns with overall marketing efforts.
- Conduct copyediting for any content requiring support from the Marketing team.
Staying Updated:
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in content marketing and methods of social media sharing.
Research:
- Conduct keyword research, analyze competitor content, and identify emerging trends.
- Explore new distribution channels to ensure we are not missing out on any reasonable opportunities to gain more visibility for our content.
What we need from you:
To be successful in this role at Pythian, candidates should possess a blend of strategic thinking, technical proficiency, and exceptional storytelling abilities.
Education and Experience
- Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field is typically required.
- Professional Experience: Proven experience in content or digital marketing, specifically within a B2B or technology environment.
- Proven Track Record: A strong portfolio of published work including blog posts, eBooks, case studies, and social media campaigns.
Technical Skills and Proficiency
- SEO Mastery: Practical knowledge of SEO best practices and keyword research tools to drive organic traffic.
- CMS & Platforms: Proficiency in using Content Management Systems to publish and review web and blog content.
- Data Analytics: Experience using tools like Google Analytics to track performance and identify areas for strategic improvement.
- Social Media Management: Ability to manage professional accounts and use social sharing methods to amplify brand presence.
Core Competencies
- Exceptional Writing: Superior storytelling, copywriting, and copyediting skills with a sharp eye for detail.
- Strategic Planning: Ability to develop long-term content strategies that align with business goals while maintaining a consistent content calendar.
- Interviewing & Research: Strong interpersonal skills for conducting interviews with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), partners, and customers.
- Project Coordination: Experience managing external partners, such as PR agencies, and collaborating with internal stakeholders.
Personal Attributes
- Adaptability: The capacity to keep pace with rapidly changing industry trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Proactive Research: A drive to explore new distribution channels and analyze competitor content to identify emerging opportunities.
What you will receive:
- Love your career: Competitive total rewards package. Blog during work hours; take a day off and volunteer for your favourite charity.
- Love your work/life balance: Flexibly work remotely from your home, there’s no daily travel requirement to an office! All you need is a stable internet connection.
- Love your coworkers: Collaborate with some of the best and brightest in the industry!
- Love your development: Hone your skills or learn new ones with our substantial training allowance; participate in professional development days, attend training, become certified, whatever you like!
- Love your workspace: We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, and an annual budget to personalize your work environment!
- Love yourself: Pythian cares about the health and well-being of our team. You will have an annual wellness budget to make yourself a priority (use it on gym memberships, massages, fitness and more). Additionally, you will receive a generous amount of paid vacation and sick days, as well as a day off to volunteer for your favourite charity.
Hiring Disclaimer
- The successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.
- Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.
AI Disclaimer
Pythian may utilize Enterprise Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools or features throughout its hiring process. These tools help us manage high volumes of applications efficiently and may be employed to review applications, analyze resumes, and assist with other recruitment steps. While Pythian uses AI in its hiring process, it does not substitute for human judgment. Our Talent Acquisition Team reviews all AI-generated recommendations, and the system is subject to regular bias audits to ensure fairness and compliance with all applicable employment and human rights laws. All final hiring decisions are made by, and remain the responsibility of, human decision-makers. By applying for this position, you consent to Pythian’s use of these AI tools in the evaluation of your application. You have the right to request a human review of any solely AI-driven decision or to request an accommodation. Should you require further details regarding the processing of your data, please reach out to us.
