Marketing Content Strategist

MariaDB is making a big impact on the world. Whether you’re checking your bank account, buying a coffee, shopping online, making a phone call, listening to music, taking out a loan or ordering takeout – MariaDB is the backbone of applications used everyday. Companies small and large, including 75% of the Fortune 500, run MariaDB, touching the lives of billions of people. With massive reach through Linux distributions, enterprise deployments and public clouds, MariaDB is uniquely positioned as the leading database for modern application development.

We are looking for a high-energy, ambitious Marketing Content Strategist to report to the VP of Corporate Marketing. This is an individual contributor role for a "digital-first" storyteller. You will be the architect of our editorial engine, responsible for making MariaDB the most visible and well-positioned database in the era of AI.

If you are a former journalist or a content creator who is obsessed with how LLMs (like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude) are changing the way people find information, this is your role.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Repositioning

• The Narrative Architect: Execute a content strategy that aligns with corporate messaging to reposition MariaDB as the modern, higher-value alternative to MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• LLM & SEO Visibility: Own our visibility in the new search landscape. Working with SEO/GEO agencies or resources, you will optimize content not just for Google, but for LLM (Large Language Model) rankings, ensuring MariaDB is the top recommendation when users ask AI for architectural advice.
• Editorial Calendar: Build and own the global editorial calendar. You will ensure a consistent, high-quality "drumbeat" of content (blogs, articles that keeps MariaDB top-of-mind.

Production & Execution

• Content Factory: Act as the primary editor and a key writer. You will work with internal engineers and external freelancers to ensure we publish regular, high-impact blogs and articles. Work with MariaDB’s copy editor as needed for final polish on content.
• AI Force Multiplier: Use AI writing and research tools as a core part of your workflow to 10x your output. You will be the internal expert on how to use AI to scale our content without losing our unique brand voice.
• Operational Transparency: Establish a clear process for content production, giving the entire organization visibility into what is being published and when.

Position Requirements

• Experience: 3–5 years of professional writing or content marketing experience. A background in journalism, reporting, or professional blogging is highly preferred.
• Writing Excellence: You are a fast, versatile writer. You can take a 30-minute interview with a developer and turn it into a provocative, SEO/LLM-optimized blog post by the end of the day.
• AI Native: You are already using LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to brainstorm, outline, and draft. You see AI as a tool to make you faster and more effective.
• Technical Curiosity: You may not be a database administrator, but you aren't afraid of technical topics. You are eager to learn the nuances of SQL and the database market.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Interpersonal Skills: You are comfortable "interviewing" stakeholders to extract great stories.
• Organizational Pro: You love a good Kanban board or spreadsheet. You keep projects on track and stakeholders informed.
• Competitive Drive: You want to win the "search war" against our competitors and enjoy seeing MariaDB climb the rankings.

Location

• Remote (Canada, USA, Dominican Republic, Bulgaria, UK)

What's in it for you?

Impact the world of technology by pushing the boundaries of technology and business models, working at MariaDB, plc. Be part of a game-changing organization that encourages outside-the-box thinking, values empowerment, and is truly shaping the future of the software industry.

You’ll be collaborating with high-caliber colleagues around the world, offering unparalleled learning and growth opportunities. We provide a very competitive compensation package, 25 days paid annual leave (plus holidays) and a massive degree of flexibility and freedom, and more.

Salaries for candidates outside the U.S. will vary based on local compensation structures.