Foundation Marketing is hiring: Strategic Editor in California

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Foundation is a digital content marketing agency serving B2B SaaS, Higher Ed, and enterprise clients. We specialize in helping our clients grow into category leaders through smart strategy, bold storytelling, and seamless execution. Our 100% remote team works with ambitious brands around the globe and we’re just getting started.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit long‑form content (blogs, white papers, guides, landing pages) for grammar, clarity, and readability.
• Conduct developmental edits to improve structure, argument flow, and overall impact.
• Apply strategic editing: ensure SEO best practices, internal linking, headings, CTAs, and images are optimized.
• Edit short‑form content (social copy, newsletters, LinkedIn posts).
• Review strategic deliverables and proposal decks to ensure clarity and polish.
• Provide actionable, constructive feedback to writers to help improve content quality over time.
• Ensure consistency with Foundation’s brand voice and client‑specific style guides.
• Track recurring editorial issues and contribute to SOPs or training resources to raise the bar across the team.

You Might Be a Fit

• Have an eye for detail and take pride in producing valuable, best‑in‑class content.
• Prefer working independently once trained, while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Enjoy creating order and clarity out of complexity.
• Have a calm, grounded presence, even when deadlines are tight.

What You Bring

• 3–5+ years of editing experience (agency or B2B content marketing preferred).
• Mastery of English grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Strong experience editing for structure and flow, not just line‑level grammar.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and content optimization.
• Experience with B2B SaaS, technology, or marketing content.
• Clear, constructive communication skills when providing feedback.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Performance Metrics

• Editorial Quality: ≥90% internal quality score.
• SEO Compliance: ≥95% of edited pieces meet checklist standards.
• Timeliness: 100% of editing completed within SLA.
• Feedback Impact: Reduction in recurring issues across writers.
• Client Alignment: Zero escalations related to tone, style, or accuracy.

Position Details

• Full‑time (Monday to Friday, ~40 hours/week).
• Remote – open to Canada (employee) or global contractors.
• Salary: $70,000 – $85,000.

Immediate Benefits

TECH BUDGET – we provide a budget to purchase the gadgets and tech you need to execute. This benefit is available to residents of Canada only.

100% REMOTE – flexible work environment; you are expected to work hard, but we give you the freedom to choose your preferred setting.

ALL NATIONAL HOLIDAYS – time off for all national holidays in Canada, the US, Australia, or Japan.

Benefits After Three Months

• PAID TIME OFF – two weeks minimum paid vacation days.
• WELLNESS & FITNESS COVERAGE – we cover all team members’ costs for gym or yoga memberships.
• EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT – a monthly stipend to encourage learning (books, webinars, materials).
• COMPETITIVE MEDICAL & DENTAL BENEFITS – comprehensive plan for colleagues and families.

How to Apply

As part of your application, please complete the Culture Index survey. Once completed, submit your application form through the link provided.