Content Manager
Job Summary
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If you dont think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job please apply. Nobody checks every box - were looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have some interest and capabilities in others.
About the Role:
Kong is hiring a Content Manager to join our globally distributed marketing this position youll shape how Kong tells its story externally writing and editing content that resonates with both developers and business decision-makers.
Youll help run a content calendar that serves marketing and corporate communications priorities across regions. Youll own and execute content across formats from first draft to published and work closely with product marketing demand gen and comms to keep our editorial output sharp on-brand and strategically grounded. Youll also help surface stories worth telling and find the right way to tell them.
Were looking for someone who writes clearly for both a senior engineer and a VP of Engineering and knows the difference. Someone who understands enterprise software and can get up to speed on a complex technical product without much hand-holding. And someone comfortable using AI tools to move faster but who believes a strong human touch is what makes content worth reading.
What Youll Do:
Help manage a content calendar aligned to global field marketing campaigns product launches and awareness goals assisting in prioritizing content based and suggesting best channels for content delivery based on audiences
Write and edit various content formats including blogs eBooks long-form articles and executive thought leadership with a focus on clarity relevance and voice.
Collaborate with stakeholders and writers to coordinate the development and delivery of high-quality content.
Apply editorial best practices to ensure accuracy consistency and alignment with Kongs brand voice and messaging.
Use AI tools (e.g. Claude AirOps) and collaborative platforms (Google Docs Canva) to streamline content workflows and support faster iteration.
Track performance across key channels and apply insights to inform future content planning.
Leverage project management tools (e.g. Asana) to maintain visibility into timelines and deliverables.
Ensure older content remains current and valuable by regularly auditing updating and optimizing for search and audience needs.
Support content promotion across platforms including LinkedIn X (formerly Twitter) YouTube and others.
Partner with the US-based content team to align regional messaging and support strategic content initiatives
What Were Looking For:
Extremely strong writing and editing skills in English with exceptional attention to detail
47 years of experience in software SaaS or technical organizations preferably within B2B or enterprise technology environments.
Experience in B2B or enterprise tech content (SaaS APIs and cloud infrastructure preferred)
Familiarity with AI writing tools and content management workflows
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Collaborative mindset
Excellent communication skills
This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office.
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About Kong:
Kong Inc. a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies is building the infrastructure that powers the agentic era. Trusted by the Fortune 500 and startups alike Kongs unified API and AI platform Kong Konnect enables organizations to secure manage accelerate govern and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI models. For more information visit .
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