Senior AI Thought Leadership Writer

📋 Description

• Take charge of crafting impactful, long-form thought leadership materials across various formats, such as white papers, research reports, executive bylines, contributed articles, in-depth guides, and point-of-view essays.

• Conduct independent research to uncover innovative topics, emerging trends, and market changes, synthesizing industry data, analyst reports, and primary sources into engaging, original narratives.

• Monitor competitor activities and market trends to identify content gaps and ensure that Vonage's thought leadership is distinctly recognized.

• Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of how AI is transforming enterprise communications, customer experience, and business operations, translating this insight into content that resonates with senior decision-makers.

• Write for specific enterprise audiences, particularly targeting C-Suite individuals such as Chief Executive Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Digital Officers, and other executive stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts to guarantee that content reflects Vonage's most up-to-date positioning and strategic narrative.

• Approach each assignment with a journalist's mindset—seeking original perspectives, conducting interviews and background research, and constructing arguments based on evidence.

• Contribute to Vonage's overall content strategy by recognizing new thought leadership opportunities and championing ideas, formats, and publishing channels that will yield the most significant impact.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7-10+ years of professional writing experience, showcasing a proven ability to create long-form thought leadership, editorial content, or investigative journalism at a high level.

• In-depth, fluent knowledge of artificial intelligence, including generative AI, large language models, AI agents, and the strategic and organizational implications of AI integration within enterprises.

• Established capability to conduct independent research, synthesize complex information, and formulate original, defendable viewpoints without relying on preset briefs or talking points.

• Strong analytical instincts and experience in performing competitor content analysis and tracking market trends to guide editorial strategy.

• Experience writing for C-Suite audiences, with an inherent understanding of what captures executive attention and credibility.

• Proven experience working directly with or interviewing senior executives and subject matter experts.

• Exceptional editorial judgment: discerning the difference between a story and a press release, as well as between a genuine insight and a rehashed vendor claim.

• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, matrixed B2B technology environment with multiple stakeholders and shifting priorities.

• Strong portfolio showcasing long-form writing on intricate, high-stakes topics, ideally within enterprise technology, AI, or business strategy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company Bonus or Commission Structure (depending on the role).

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Options.

• 401(k) Savings Plan.

• Company-Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.

• Short-Term Disability (STD).

• Long-Term Disability (LTD).

• Maternity/Parental Leave.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Employee Support Program (EAP).

• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance.

• Lifestyle Benefits.

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).

• Tuition Reimbursement - available for select positions; further details will be provided during the interview process.