Strategic Content Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026. ApplyBoard scores B on the Alion truth index.
ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad application process by connecting international students, international student advisors, and educational institutions on one personalized platform. For more than a decade, ApplyBoard's team members have been dedicated to breaking down barriers to international education, while thriving at a company that invests in their career growth. Our six core values guide us in our mission to educate the world, and are the foundation of our company culture. As an organization built on diversity, our team members are representative of the students we support.
The Opportunity
Want your words to change lives? Then this role is for you. We’re looking for a strong communicator with an analytical edge who wants to become a recognized voice in international education. You’ll create content that helps ApplyBoard stand out, from insight reports and high-profile communications to short, frequent posts that people actually read and share.
You’ll join a thriving marketing team at a mission-based company that wants to unlock the potential of every aspiring mind.
What you’ll do (Responsibilities)
Be an industry expert
- Build deep, current knowledge of international education: government policy, study permit and visa changes, enrolment trends, and what they mean for students, institutions, and recruitment partners
- Monitor industry news, regulatory developments, and competitor activity, and turn them into a clear point of view for ApplyBoard
Create consumable content
- Produce a steady flow of short, snackable content (social posts, quick-take articles, data snapshots, newsletters, short-form video scripts) alongside longer pieces
- Break flagship reports and data into multiple bite-sized assets so every insight gets maximum reach
- Source, organize, and analyze first- and third-party data to craft trend reports, insight reports, gated e-books, and publications for our different segments and audiences
- Write for our blog, social channels, and other owned channels for lead gen and nurture, sometimes ghostwritten on behalf of leaders
- Apply SEO best practices and research to optimize content
- Turn industry insights into material the sales team can use in conversations: briefings, talking points, one-pagers, and FAQs on policy changes
Keep our story consistent
- Contribute to ApplyBoard’s content strategy and calendar, making sure deadlines are met and quality stays high
- Help shape key messaging and uphold ApplyBoard’s tone of voice across teams
- Edit content from across the marketing team for clarity, tone, style, and grammar
- Work with design and distribution to turn content into different formats
- Facilitate content brainstorms within marketing and across teams
- Build and refine presentation decks for key ApplyBoard events
What you bring (Requirements)
- 5+ years of professional writing, content, or marketing communications experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally in tech or education
- A strong understanding of the international education landscape, especially government policy, and a real appetite to become an expert in it
- A portfolio that shows range: long-form reports and thought leadership alongside short, high-frequency social and editorial content
- Exceptional written communication, with sharp attention to detail and strong editing skills
- The ability to translate complex information and data into clear, useful content for different audiences
- Experience creating enablement or training content for sales, partner, or customer-facing teams
- Confidence presenting and sharing knowledge with internal teams and leadership
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust across teams
- Solid time management and the ability to hit aggressive deadlines without compromising quality
- A working knowledge of marketing principles and SEO best practices
- Comfort working independently, solving problems, and managing your own workload
Nice to have
- Experience in PR or media relations, or content that has earned media coverage
- Experience with HubSpot, Google Sheets, WordPress, and Canva
- Experience with short-form video or podcast content
About ApplyBoard
ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access international education. Our global team leverages cutting-edge technology to build innovative tools and share sector insights that support our network of international students and 1,500+ partner institutions. We've helped more than 1,300,000 students from over 180 countries with their study abroad journey so far, and we're just getting started.
Ready to join us? We're grateful for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard team. However, only select applicants will be contacted for an interview.
We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the hiring process, potentially while reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing applicant responses. These tools don't replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by our team members. If you'd like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
ApplyBoard welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.