✓A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees
✓Flexible time off policy
✓401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
✓Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
✓Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
✓Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!
✓Develop energy thought leadership and content roadmap aligned with AFL's market strategy
✓Plan and conduct structured interviews to distill technical insights into authoritative narratives
✓Research and write white papers on grid modernization, resilience, renewable integration, and emerging energy demands
✓Create solution content connecting thought leadership to AFL's grid solutions and real-world applications
✓Develop product content showcasing AFL's complete solutions portfolio (OPGW, connectivity hardware, accessories) in the context of grid systems, thought leadership, and customer challenges
✓Produce derivative content (summaries, blog posts, social posts, articles) to extend reach and engagement
✓Translate complex standards, regulatory updates, and technical data into clear narratives
✓Ensure content aligns with AFL's brand voice guidelines
✓Contribute to the energy marketing strategy, value propositions, customer segmentation, and persona development with the Solution Marketing Manager (Energy)
✓Work with the Solution Marketing Manager (Energy) to execute content strategy and thought leadership initiatives
✓Partner with Market Development, Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and Solution Marketing teams to lead and create thought leadership content
✓Work with Product Management and Engineering to ensure technical accuracy of content
✓Collaborate with Marketing Services to incorporate visuals, diagrams, and infographics
✓Present work and incorporate feedback from stakeholders
✓Monitor industry trends and propose new content opportunities to the Solution Marketing Manager
✓Analyze content performance (downloads, engagement, lead generation, citations)
✓Apply SEO and GEO best practices to maximize discoverability
✓Track quarterly Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and participate in Solution Marketing team reviews
✓Monitor industry trends and identify new content opportunities
✓Manage content lifecycles, including editorial calendars, approvals, updates, and retirement of outdated assets
✓Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Copywriting, Journalism, or related field
✓3–5 years of content production experience in agency or in-house marketing teams
✓3-5 years working in the Energy/Utility sector and/or optical networks with familiarity of grid infrastructure
✓Demonstrated portfolio of long-form technical content (white papers, case studies, reports)
✓Proven ability to distil complex concepts into impactful narratives
✓Experience collaborating with engineers, sales, customers, and technical leaders
✓Experience writing executive-level, customer-facing, or PR-ready content for external publication
✓Expertise in long-form technical content creation (white papers, case studies, technical briefs)
✓Understanding of content hierarchy and how to cascade thought leadership into solution and product narratives
✓Strong research, analysis, and synthesis capabilities
✓Understanding of solution marketing for end-to-end systems and ability to write for different audiences (executive, technical, procurement)
✓Knowledge of SEO, analytics, and content amplification
✓High-level editing and exceptional attention to detail
✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Office 365
✓Ability to use AI tools for content ideation, content amplification, and research
✓Awareness of data privacy and compliance requirements
✓Clear communicator: Translates complex technical concepts into persuasive, audience-focused narratives
✓Analytical researcher: Synthesizes industry data, standards, and trends into authoritative content
✓Detail-oriented: Ensures technical accuracy while maintaining creative storytelling
✓Self-motivated: Takes ownership of projects and drives results
✓Collaborative: Builds strong relationships across Product Management, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing teams
✓Adaptable: Prioritizes effectively and stays resilient in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
✓Well organized: Strong prioritization and time management
✓Solution Marketing Manager (Energy) (reporting line)
✓Director of Solution Marketing
✓Solution Marketing Department
✓Marketing Shared Services
✓Market Development Manager (Energy)
✓Product Line Managers
✓Solutions Engineers, Design Engineers, Application Engineers, Field Engineers
✓Energy Sales Team
✓Utilities, grid operators, EPCs, and industry partners
✓Sales Agents
✓Trade publications and industry organizations
✓Position AFL as a thought leader in the rapidly evolving energy sector through authoritative white papers and industry insights
✓Create a clear content hierarchy that connects industry thought leadership to specific AFL solutions and products
✓Enable sales teams with credible, technically-sound collateral at every level, from high-level industry trends to detailed product specifications
✓Educate the market on critical infrastructure challenges and how AFL's grid solutions address them
✓Build consistent narratives that cascade from thought leadership through solution content to product messaging
✓Influence industry conversations at the highest levels
✓Drive measurable business outcomes through lead generation and customer engagement
✓On-time delivery of final draft content
✓Downloads, leads, and citations from published white papers
✓Customer satisfaction scores on content relevance and usefulness
✓Industry mentions in trade press and at events
✓Hybrid, three days office, two days remote
✓10% travel, domestic, and international