Global Editorial Director Job at Foundry (San Francisco)

Job Description

This is a visionary, digitally native Editorial Director role to lead the transformation of Foundry's editorial voice. The mission is to redefine what B2B content means in the modern era—not just reporting on technology, but leading the conversation through powerful storytelling, smart data, emerging formats, and authentic connection. The role involves shaping and leading a global editorial operation, building on a rich history while driving innovation in voice, format, platforms, and performance. The goal is to turn content into one of the company's most strategic assets, serving both audience needs and commercial growth.

Job Responsibility

Lead Strategy & Editorial Vision: Own and evolve the global B2B editorial strategy across digital platforms (online, newsletters, social, community, events, and emerging channels)
Develop content themes, tones, and approaches that differentiate Foundry in a crowded market—delivering clear, opinionated, actionable content
Blend traditional journalism values with modern engagement tactics to serve the needs of today’s enterprise IT buyer
Modernize Operations: Leverage data intelligence, AI tools, and engagement modeling to streamline editorial processes and boost performance
Foster a test-and-learn culture across the editorial team, where experimentation is encouraged and informed by real-time insights
Optimize content creation and distribution across geographies, languages, and buyer stages
Grow & Engage the Audience: Partner with Audience Development, Product, and Marketing teams to grow reach, engagement, and conversion across all channels
Shape content strategies that support the full funnel—from awareness to decision—using intent data, SEO, and behavioral insights
Innovate with new content types, formats, and delivery mechanisms to meet audiences where they are
Develop Talent & Editorial Voices: Hire, mentor, and develop a diverse and globally distributed editorial team
Nurture individual editorial voices who can build influence, trust, and engagement within their domains
Create a culture of creative freedom, accountability, and journalistic excellence
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work seamlessly with events, data operations, sales, marketing services, and demand gen to align editorial output with company strategy
Support commercial and client teams with insights, custom content strategy, and editorial expertise
Maintain a healthy balance between editorial integrity and business collaboration
Be a Thought Leader: Represent Foundry’s editorial brand publicly—on stage, on panels, and across digital channels
Provide commentary and insight on enterprise technology trends, content strategy, and the evolution of B2B publishing

Requirements

10+ years in editorial leadership, ideally in B2B tech, media, or adjacent industries
Proven track record of leading high-impact, globally distributed content teams
Fluency in digital publishing, content strategy, analytics, and platform engagement
Familiarity with AI tools in content workflows (e.g., generative AI, tagging, summarization)
Strong editorial judgment and a passion for innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement
A deep understanding of enterprise IT buyers—their needs, their pain points, and their behaviors
Collaborative leadership style, with the ability to work across teams and influence at all levels

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