Content Marketing Executive (Cyber-Security) in London

About Us

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos' complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform.

Role Summary

As a creative, outcome-focused Content Marketing Executive you will identify, develop, and deliver compelling content that supports and accelerates achievement of Sophos' business goals. Being a key member of a dedicated Content Marketing team, you will help convey our brand voice and message, increase engagement with our security, product, and customer stories, and drive measurable impact across the audience journey – from prospects and existing Sophos customers to our channel partners and the wider security industry. This role is ideal for someone who loves turning ideas into real-world outputs and can translate strategic objectives into content that performs.

What You Will Do

• Content strategy and planning
  • Support the development and execution of the content marketing strategy aligned to overall business goals, target audiences, and product priorities.
  • Work closely with the Brand, Product Marketing, Growth, Channel and Field marketing teams to understand key messages and execution plans and then translate them into high impact content.
  • Contribute to editorial planning across campaigns, channels, and formats.
• Content creation
  • Create high-quality, engaging, and on-brand content, including:
  • Blogs, articles, and thought leadership pieces
  • Case studies, whitepapers, and eBooks
  • Website and landing page copy
  • Email content
  • Social media content
  • Scripts for short‐form video
  • Tailor content to support specific business objectives such as growth, product launches, customer acquisition, and retention.
  • Ensure all content reflects our brand tone of voice and messaging frameworks.
  • Work with the Creative Services and Web teams on design, formatting, and web optimization.
• Content Optimization & Performance
  • Monitor content performance metrics and provide insights to improve effectiveness across channels.
  • Identify how to amplify an anchor content asset across multiple formats and execution platforms.
• Content Operations
  • Manage content calendars, publishing schedules, and workflows.
  • Maintain content repositories and ensure content is up‐to‐date and consistent across touchpoints.
  • Oversee proofreading, editing, and quality control to ensure high standards.

Special Conditions

• This is a remote role within a global, dispersed team.
• International and national travel may be required on occasion.
• Work at non-standard hours may be required on occasion.

What You Will Bring

• Proven track record of creating impactful content that translates messaging and ideas into impactful real-world materials.
• Experience of cybersecurity solutions in the Sophos portfolio, with particular interest in Endpoint, Firewall, MDR, and security services.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity.
• Strong communication – written, visual, and verbal.
• Ability to build strong relationships across cross-functional teams while working remotely.
• Experience of social media platforms and social content creation technologies.
• Ability to translate complex ideas into easy-to-consume outputs.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to analyze and report on content performance, making recommendations for improvements, and how to expand impact.
• Knowledge of content creation technologies, including when and when not to use AI to accelerate outcomes.

Ready to Join Us?

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

What's Great About Sophos?

• Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach.
• While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.
• Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit.
• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy.
• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities.
• Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint.
• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp.
• Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge.
• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing.

Our Commitment To You

We're proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we're committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

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