Content and Communications Lead (Govtech)

TL;DR

Content and Communications Lead (Govtech): Owning the editorial calendar and content strategy to shift brand perceptions and drive mission impact with an accent on strategic storytelling and reputation management. Focus on building a content engine for case studies, managing targeted PR, and ghostwriting thought leadership for executives.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Remote, New York City, or Oakland)

Compensation: $102,000 – $111,500

Company

hirify.global builds technology to reduce incarceration and help criminal justice leaders embrace data-driven decision-making.

What you will do

• Own the editorial calendar and execute a content strategy designed to shift brand perceptions.
• Build an internal infrastructure to surface impact stories and package them into case studies, blog posts, and whitepapers.
• Manage a targeted PR and award strategy to reach specific audiences and manage brand reputation.
• Partner with Product Marketing to create a library of state case studies to enable partnership teams.
• Ghostwrite Op-Eds, LinkedIn articles, and speeches for the executive team.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in content marketing, communications, or journalism.
• Proven ability to navigate complex narratives and steer communications in polarized environments.
• Strategic versatility to toggle between marketing and reputation-based communications.
• Ability to manage an editorial calendar independently and coordinate with subject matter experts.
• Must be based in the US; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Experience humanizing deeply technical or data-driven content for diverse audiences.
• Journalism experience with a proven ability to find the "hook" and meet strict deadlines.
• Multimedia production experience across video, podcasts, and interactive formats.

Culture & Benefits

• 90% medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match and no vesting period.
• Flexible time off, including 20 days PTO, 13 paid holidays, and 3 paid volunteering days.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Mental health support via Talkspace and monthly ClassPass credit for wellness.
• Hybrid flexibility with offices in Oakland and Manhattan.