Content Manager

Job Description

Job title: Content Manager 

Reporting to: Editor in Chief 

Hours: Full-time; 9-5.30pm Mon – Thurs, 9-4.30pm Fri (early finish) 

Way of working:  You will work remotely (and ideally be based) in Miami, FL, USA 

Overview of the role 

We are seeking an ambitious and highly versatile Content Manager to act as a key support to our Editor-in-Chief. Based in Miami, FL the Content Manager will be responsible for commissioning and curating high-quality content, overseeing research, and building strong relationships with contributors and industry experts. 

You will leverage AI tools to enhance editorial workflows, streamline content production, and optimise audience engagement. Also, you will contribute to event coverage, content distribution, and occasional journalistic writing.  

This unique position requires an individual who is intellectually curious, driven by engagement, relationship building and data-literate, with the ability to represent our brand at events, on panels, and in podcasts. Could this be you?

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research on industry topics, companies, and trends to inform content strategy. 
• Compile briefing notes to help the Editor-in-Chief prepare for interviews and events. 
• Gather and analyze data internal and external data to identify emerging themes and story opportunities. 
• Work with the Editor-in-Chief to commission, develop, and oversee high-quality content from internal and external contributors. 
• Identify and manage relationships with freelance writers, guest contributors, and industry experts. 
• Write and/or edit content pieces, including news articles, feature stories, and thought leadership pieces. 
• Leverage AI-driven content tools for research, fact-checking, and content generation while maintaining editorial integrity. 
• Develop and maintain contacts in the media, marketing, and technology sectors. 
• Attend industry events (in-person and virtual) to represent our brand, network, and report on key takeaways. 
• Moderate or participate in panel discussions, podcasts, and other public-facing opportunities. 
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, commercial, design) to plan, execute, and optimise multi-platform editorial content 
• Oversee editorial calendars, ensuring timely commissioning, production, and publication of content 
• Identify content gaps and opportunities to enhance audience engagement and brand authority. 
• Stay informed about emerging AI tools that enhance content creation, research, and audience insights. 
• Integrate AI into editorial processes to streamline content ideation, workflow automation, and performance analysis. 
• Train and guide the editorial team on best practices for using AI in content strategy and production 

Who we are

The Drum is a leading independent media business with the mission of helping marketing professionals around the world to learn, make better decisions, make better marketing and be more successful.  
 

Our vision is to create the leading destination for marketing insights in the world with a particular focus on brand decision-makers. We think of our audience first, use data intelligently, build on our innovative product range and love using the foundation of our industry – creativity. 
 

With bases in London, Glasgow, and Miami, we inform and inspire readers with content on marketing, creativity, agencies, media, technology and sustainability. 

 
We curate valuable insights: 

• Via our team of journalists 

• From the best-in-class work identified through our award shows 

• From user-generated content  

• Via content co-created with our clients  

• Through the ratings we gather from marketing services buyers on The Drum Recommends. 

Our excellent team delivers all this to our audience through multiple channels: articles and reports; TV; audio; live in person in Europe and America, at The Drum Labs; at industry events.  

If you’d like to read more about The Drum’s culture and values, then please click here to be redirected to our career’s page.

Requirements

Who you are

• Able to dive deeply into complex topics (from marketing and advertising to tech and data). 
• Comfortable interrogating data sets, reading spreadsheets, and deriving insights for editorial output. 
• Prior editorial and/or content management experience is beneficial but not strictly required if you can demonstrate strong research, writing, and people skills. 
• Proven experience in research, data analysis, communications, marketing, or journalism is strongly preferred. 
• Confident networker who enjoys meeting new people and forming strategic relationships. 
• Success in hosting or appearing on event panels, podcasts, and video segments. 
• Proficient and interested in using AI tools to augment research and content creation. 
• Skilled at writing effective prompts for generative AI tools and balancing editorial rigor with AI-driven insights. 
• Collaborative mindset; this is a unique role, so we are looking for someone who can work closely with teams across the organization. 

The Drum’s hiring process 

There is no deadline as we're open for the right talent and contributor. However, we may remove the advert earlier if there has been a huge amount of interest.  

If you feel that you may not meet all of the requirements, we’d still like to hear from you -- never shy away from applying. We're not necessarily reliant on education or a candidate with the most experience. It's more about what you could bring or contribute which is why the interview questions are a little 'different'.

For this role, there will be two interview stages. The first stage will be via video call and will look at your experience, skills and suitability for the role and what’s required. You can ask us questions and find out more about The Drum.  

The second stage will involve a competency-based task that we will ensure you have plenty of time to prepare.

Benefits

Benefits 

• 27 days Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 9 federal holidays 

• Healthcare coverage 

• 401K - match up to 2% (eligible after 3 months’ service, and when over age of 21) 

• Life Cover 

• Early finish every Friday! 

• When we achieve our financial goals, we share the profits with the whole team 

• A mentoring Scheme to support your development 

• Giving back to the community is essential so we offer 2x paid charity volunteering days each year 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Employee Referral Bonuses