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Editor, Content and Thought Leadership Job at Method Communications in San Franc

Editor, Content and Thought Leadership Job at Method Communications in San Franc

MediabistroSan Francisco, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

People Operations Specialist & Talent at Method Communications

Editor, Content and Thought Leadership

  • B2B Tech | Method Communications

Work Arrangement : The role is hybrid and required to work from Method’s hub office in San Francisco, New York City, or Salt Lake City at least two days per week.

Base pay range

$90,000.00 / yr - $115,000.00 / yr

The Opportunity

Editor : Where Your Journalism Skills Can Drive Business Impact

If you're a former journalist ready to expand your storytelling impact beyond traditional media, this Senior Editor role at Method is your compelling next chapter. You’ll use the same instincts for news and trends, research skills, and narrative craft that made you successful in journalism, now helping innovative companies tell their stories directly to the audiences that matter most.

Why This Role Is Ideal for You

Work alongside a team of former top-tier journalists, maintaining editorial rigor and storytelling standards while gaining valuable business experience. Instead of chasing daily news cycles, you’ll dive deep into clients’ industry opportunities, conduct thorough research, and craft substantive pieces that influence timely conversations.

The Work Itself

Your day-to-day will involve interviewing executives, researching market trends, and writing and editing content across formats from in-depth white papers to op-eds. Your stories will help challenger brands build authentic authority. You’ll work directly with clients—from initial strategy sessions through content creation and delivery—gaining exposure to insights that matter while distilling complex information into compelling narratives.

Beyond Traditional Journalism

Explore sectors thoroughly, collaborate with other journalists, and see your work activated across platforms to drive business outcomes. Contribute to new-business pitches by researching topics and developing media-worthy ideas for client thought leaders.

You’ll help drive Method’s mission : telling stories about genuine innovation and helping clients cut through the noise of typical B2B communications. Your journalism background will be valuable in shaping strategic communications in a way that matters to clients.

This position reports to the EVP of Narrative & Thought Leadership and offers the chance to work in a strategic communications environment that values editorial excellence and authentic storytelling.

Responsibilities

  • Meet with clients to ascertain communications needs, with emphasis on owned and earned content and thought leadership.
  • Brainstorm media-worthy content with colleagues and clients.
  • Conduct journalistic-style research and interviews and produce written drafts for editing by Method and client reviews; respond to feedback in a journalistic manner.
  • Create social media posts when requested by clients or Method colleagues.
  • Edit written content and provide constructive feedback on material generated by clients or Method colleagues.
  • Participate in new-business pitches by researching topics, developing media-genic ideas, and turning them into compelling stories for pitches.

    • What We’re Looking For

  • Proficiency with content management systems (CMS)
  • Social media platform expertise beyond creating posts
  • SEO knowledge for content optimization
  • Minimum 5 years of professional journalism experience (or equivalent) with strong reporting, research, and interviewing skills
  • Business journalism background, preferably in technology, science, or related sectors
  • Understanding of PR and communications trends with experience in content strategy and thought leadership development
  • Exceptional writing and editing across formats from long-form to social content
  • Ability to conduct in-depth research and translate topics into media-ready content
  • Strong client management skills with experience conducting needs assessments and presenting strategic recommendations
  • Understanding of owned and earned media strategies and ability to identify newsworthy angles
  • Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple accounts under deadlines
  • Collaborative mindset with experience mentoring colleagues on written work

    • Bonus points if you have

  • Analytics tools experience (Google Analytics, social metrics)
  • Basic graphic design or multimedia content creation
  • Presentation and pitch development skills with ability to present ideas to clients
  • Familiarity with email marketing platforms and project management software

    • Salary Ranges

    We provide salary range information for California based on regulations. Final compensation will be determined by factors including education, market, and experience.

  • Salary range : $90,000 - $115,000

    • What’s it like to work here?

    Relationships are paramount at Method. We invest in relationships with clients, journalists, and teammates. We work hard, celebrate wins together, and encourage new ideas.

    Method is an award-winning team; we recognize excellence and invest in employee wellbeing, education, and development. We offer mental health support and ongoing growth opportunities.

    What’s in it for YOU?

  • Generous vacation and wellness time, office closure, paid holidays, and floating holidays
  • Cell phone and internet reimbursement
  • Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employer-paid Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401K with employer match up to 4%
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling
  • Paid Family Leave
  • $500 annual wellness stipend after 6 months
  • $1500 professional development stipend after 2 years
  • 4 weeks paid sabbatical after 5 years
  • Leadership development and virtual training

    • About the Company

    Founded in 2010, Method Communications is an award-winning technology marketing and public relations agency built for challenger brands and innovative companies. We value relationships, resourcefulness, and results, and support wellbeing and development for our people.

    We encourage diversity, equity, and inclusion in policy and practice and recognize our diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage.

    Join a PRovoke Best Agency to Work For and PRovoke Global Top 250 PR Agency.

    To Apply

    Submit a resume. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, let us know.

    Method is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical ability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected characteristic. Please contact join@methodcommunications.com if you have questions. Read Method's Drug and Alcohol Testing Safety Policy.

    Seniority level

  • Associate

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  • Full-time

    • Job function

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