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Director, Content Marketing

Tenable, Inc.US - Headquarters - Maryland - Columbia , US - Remote - MassachusettsMarketing & Communications
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
18 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Tenable is seeking an experienced Director, Content Marketing to lead content strategy and elevate the company's market authority in exposure management. Based in the United States with remote options available in Massachusetts or hybrid work in Maryland, this leadership role is ideal for a seasoned B2B marketing professional with a background in cybersecurity.

Role Overview

The Director of Content Marketing serves as the chief architect of the corporate content strategy, ensuring marketing materials and thought leadership are distinct and impactful. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Corporate Communications, this professional leads a talented content team while remaining hands-on with writing and editorial duties. The role bridges Corporate Communications, Product Marketing, Revenue Marketing, and Tenable Research to turn proprietary insights and executive expertise into cohesive global narratives that resonate with CISOs and technical practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

Drive the global Exposure Management Leadership Council, nurturing CISO relationships and translating technical insights into original reports.
Partner with Tenable Research to influence the research calendar and support competitive differentiation and customer engagement.
Implement a Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) approach to maximize content visibility and citation potential across AI-powered answer engines and search results.
Manage AI-enabled content workflows to scale quality and drive operational efficiency.
Oversee the editorial framework, blog strategy, and writing style guide, producing rapid-response blog copy for technical cybersecurity topics.
Direct multi-format creation including research reports, web pages, and video scripts mapped to the buyer journey.
Collaborate across matrixed teams including Product Management, Creative, Legal, and Sales to turn business goals into actionable content.
Monitor and analyze content key performance indicators like organic visibility and pipeline contribution to refine ongoing strategies.

Requirements

Possess 8 to 10+ years of professional background in content marketing, journalism, or corporate marketing.
Bring at least 5+ years of leadership experience within an enterprise-scale organization.
Demonstrate a proven capability to manage a team alongside hands-on writing abilities for technical platforms.
Show fluency in the emerging AI search landscape and LLM content consumption.
Exhibit a track record of securing buy-in from senior leadership and operating in a matrixed environment.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications, English, or a related discipline.
AP Style familiarity is preferred.

Skills and Tools

Content marketing strategy and editorial management
Technical B2B writing and editing for cybersecurity
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and AI-enabled workflows
Matrixed stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership
Data-driven content analytics and KPI optimization

Salary and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $163,000 to $217,666.67 USD, with actual compensation depending on qualifications, skills, location, and experience. Employees may also receive variable compensation such as performance bonuses. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, education assistance, and paid time off.

About the Company

Tenable is the exposure management company serving over 40,000 global organizations, including a large percentage of the Fortune 500 and government agencies. The organization values its people and fosters a collaborative culture focused on innovation and belonging.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official Tenable careers page.

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Director, Content Marketing position at Tenable?

The US base pay range for this role is $163,000 to $217,666.67 USD, with final compensation depending on factors such as location, skills, and experience.

Where is this job located?

This position is based out of the Tenable headquarters in Columbia, Maryland, with remote work availability in Massachusetts and other approved US remote locations.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates need 8 to 10+ years of experience in content marketing, journalism, or corporate marketing, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role at an enterprise-scale organization.

What benefits does Tenable offer employees?

Tenable provides medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, parental leave, education assistance, and paid time off.

Who does this role report to?

The Director of Content Marketing reports directly to the Vice President of Corporate Communications.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Tenable, Inc. careers page.

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