Career transition

Journalist to Content Marketing Manager

The same ability to research and tell a story, pointed at business goals. The difference is writing to convert, not only to inform.

What transfers

Research and fact-checkingContent backed by verified data performs better, and it's what's scarce.
Writing to deadlineMarketing's editorial pace is gentler than a newsroom's.
Interviewing sourcesThe foundation of customer case studies, the format that converts best.

What's missing and how to close it

SEO
Search intent and content structure: 2-3 weeks of study.
Marketing metrics
Connecting what you write to traffic and conversions.

First steps

1Write three search-optimised pieces and measure how they perform.
2Learn to read web analytics so you can justify your work with numbers.

Is it realistic?

The writing you already have; what gets hired is business understanding. Aim your preparation there.

Live Content Marketing Manager openings

Posted directly by companies on their own hiring systems.

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marswalk media GmbH · Berlin
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ETHCL Food Labs GmbH · Berlin
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EMEA Channel Marketing Manager

NETGEAR · Berkshire, UK
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(Senior) Product Marketing Manager

helsing · London; Munich - Berlin
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Principal, Marketing Analytics

remotecom ·
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