Pace · 17 hours ago
Content Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $140K/yr
8+ years expPace is a leading content marketing agency and digital storytelling powerhouse. The Content Director is responsible for owning the vision and quality of all content across formats, leading narrative leadership and creative strategy to enhance brand storytelling.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the “editor-in-chief” for a brand and/or business units
Own the overall vision for content across disciplines, channels, and formats
Develop high-level content and storytelling concepts rooted in business objectives, audience insight, and brand strategy
Lead the creation of thought leadership platforms, editorial narratives, and content ecosystems that extend beyond individual campaigns
Translate complex topics into clear, compelling, and authoritative storytelling
Ensure content is idea-led, insight-driven, and designed to deliver long-term brand and business impact
Serve as a content subject-matter expert, with a deep understanding of clients’ industries, challenges, and audiences
Guide the development of POVs, frameworks, and editorial theses that elevate clients as leaders in their category
Push beyond promotional thinking to create content that informs, inspires, and adds real value
Balance creativity with accuracy, nuance, and responsibility—particularly in regulated or high-stakes environments
Serve as a senior creative and content authority in client engagements
Confidently present content strategies, creative concepts, and narrative rationales to executive audiences
Lead conversations that shape direction, manage feedback, and drive alignment across stakeholders
Partner closely with strategy and account leadership to ensure content supports broader business goals and KPIs
Direct content across multiple programs and levels of complexity, from flagship initiatives to ongoing content platforms
Provide high-level guidance to writers, designers, editors, strategists, and other creatives—without micromanaging execution
Ensure consistency, quality, and clarity across all outputs while allowing flexibility for different audiences and channels
Maintain strong editorial standards, voice consistency, and brand integrity
Mentor and elevate content and creative teams, setting a high bar for thinking and craft
Collaborate cross-functionally with strategy, account, media, and production partners
Establish and reinforce content best practices, workflows, and ways of working
Stay current on trends in content, storytelling, and audience behavior to continually evolve approach and thinking
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, English, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
8-12+ years of senior-level content or creative leadership experience
Proven success leading content strategy and storytelling for complex brands or industries
Demonstrated ability to build and guide thought leadership and editorial platforms
Extensive experience presenting to senior clients and stakeholders
Exceptional conceptual thinker and storyteller
Strong editorial judgment and narrative instincts
Commanding communicator with executive presence
Able to synthesize strategy, insight, and creativity into clear direction
Comfortable delegating execution while maintaining accountability for quality
Deep respect for craft across writing, design, and storytelling disciplines
Benefits
A full suite of benefits is available following one full month of employment including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, and other ancillary benefits.
PTO: Vacation, Recharge, Safe & Sick Time, Flexible Holidays + 10 standard paid holidays and a paid Day of Service
Free financial wellness and planning and a robust EAP
Additional fun perks like free tickets to the NC Zoo, Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball games, Greensboro Gargoyles hockey games, food trucks, and more!
Company
Pace
We fuel engagement and drive results through the power of content.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Leigh Klee
President & COO
Rosemary Calderone
Chief Growth Officer
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