Sr. Content Marketing Strategist, Messaging and Positioning
Esri
| Company | Esri |
| Category | Marketing |
| Location | Redlands |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Overview
At Esri, we are dedicated to helping our customers see the power of ArcGIS. In this role, you’ll create messaging and content that defines how the market understands Esri. The clear positioning and good writing you develop will demonstrate the value of choosing us. Your work will directly influence whether prospects engage with Esri and will support our business development teams in meeting key objectives. From messaging frameworks that explain what we do and why we matter to specific audiences, to the marketing materials leveraged across our organization, you will help bring these messages and our brand to life.
Responsibilities
Strategic Content Leadership. Develop and implement content strategies that advance Esri’s global marketing goals. Translate strategic direction into messaging frameworks that connect product capabilities with customer benefits, ensuring prospects immediately grasp our value.
Creative Excellence. Produce, edit, and critique high-impact content for brand and marketing campaigns across written, visual, video, and multimedia formats, including positioning and messaging frameworks, advertising and email copy, and other campaign materials and assets that drive pipeline and revenue.
Editorial Oversight. Manage and mentor freelance and internal contributors to ensure quality, accuracy, and creative cohesion across projects. Train others on how to use positioning and messaging frameworks. Create guidelines for using positioning and messaging that marketing, business development, and other teams use to stay consistent across all customer touchpoints.
AI-Driven Innovation. Leverage AI writing and optimization tools to scale production, improve content performance, and enhance personalization while maintaining editorial integrity.
Data and Insights. Partner with analytics teams to evaluate metrics, analyze performance trends, and apply insights to drive strategy, engagement, and optimization. Dive deep into audience, market, and product research to identify and understand Esri’s USPs for target roles, industries, and accounts.
Thought Leadership. Represent Esri’s content discipline across teams and external engagements, championing best practices and elevating content marketing standards across the organization.
Requirements
8+ years developing messaging and marketing content, preferably for technology or software companies
Proven ability to write compelling, conversion-focused content across multiple formats that impact business results
Track record of creating impactful positioning
Ability to distill complex technical offerings into clear, compelling narratives and materials that communicate business value and differentiation
Experience using competitive analysis, subject matter expert interviews, and customer research to inform writing and strategic decisions
Strong collaboration and active listening skills - you'll work across marketing, business development, and product teams to create messaging and deliver content
Portfolio demonstrating strategic messaging frameworks and strong writing samples, with evidence of business impact
Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
Occasional travel may be required (up to ~20%); travel needs may vary based on business requirements
Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Recommended Qualifications
Master’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field
Experience in enterprise software, GIS, mapping, or location intelligence markets
Background in content marketing or strategic marketing roles
Experience using AI tools appropriately for research and content development
Experience interpreting and applying marketing performance metrics
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