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Serena & Lily

Social Media Coordinator

Sonoma, CA · On-site

$75K/yr

SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTENT COORDINATOR Serena & Lily is seeking a Social Media & Content Coordinator to ... Monitor and respond to direct messages, comments, and mentions across all social media channels in ...

2K

Senior Director, HRBP

Novato, CA · On-site

... content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today's most popular gaming genres ... What We Need The Senior Director, HRBP will serve as the senior-most HR business partner for 2K ...

2K

Senior Director, HRBP

Novato, CA · On-site

... content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today's most popular gaming genres ... What We Need The Senior Director, HRBP will serve as the senior-most HR business partner for 2K ...

Serena & Lily

Social Media Coordinator

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$75K/yr

SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTENT COORDINATOR Serena & Lily is seeking a Social Media & Content Coordinator to ... Monitor and respond to direct messages, comments, and mentions across all social media channels in ...

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How much do content director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for content director in Santa Rosa, CA is $140,251.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,800.00 and $177,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a content director do?

As a content director, you work to develop a variety of content across print, online, TV, and radio industries. Responsibilities include overseeing a team of staff to pitch and produce content, researching and developing creative content, and producing presentations and materials for consumption. Your duties also cover marketing strategy and PR campaign development, photo and copy editing, project management, communicating with clients, and social media administration. Skills in team leadership, communication, time management, writing and editing, and advertising are all valuable in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a content director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Content Director, you need expertise in content strategy, editorial oversight, and digital marketing, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), analytics tools like Google Analytics, and SEO best practices is essential. Exceptional leadership, creative thinking, and strong communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure the creation of impactful, brand-aligned content that drives engagement and achieves business objectives.

How does a content director typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

A Content Director works closely with teams across marketing, product, design, and sometimes sales to ensure content aligns with broader business goals. They regularly coordinate with stakeholders to develop content strategies, oversee editorial calendars, and ensure messaging is consistent across all channels. Building strong relationships with other department leads is essential for a Content Director to gather input, align priorities, and drive cross-functional projects to success. This collaborative approach not only enhances content quality but also maximizes its impact on the organization's objectives.

What is the difference between Content Director vs Content Manager?

AspectContent DirectorContent Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees overall content strategy, leads content teams, and aligns content with business goals.Manages daily content creation, editing, and publishing tasks.
Required SkillsStrategic planning, leadership, content marketing, and analytics.Content creation, editing, project management.
Work EnvironmentSenior leadership, cross-department collaboration, high-level planning.

The main difference is that a Content Director focuses on strategic oversight and leadership of content initiatives, while a Content Manager handles the day-to-day content production and management tasks. Both roles require strong content skills, but the Content Director's role is more strategic and leadership-oriented.

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Infographic showing various Content Director job openings in Santa Rosa, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $140,251 per year, or $67.4 per hour.

Marketing, Brand Strategy & Communication Director

The Culinary Institute of America

Napa, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. Hiring offers will be determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience. The recruiter can share more information about what the anticipated hiring salary would be based upon your specific qualifications during the selection process.
The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with high employer contributions, a generous paid time off program, and more!
As the benefits package at the CIA results in a significant value above the base hiring salary for this position, we encourage you to apply so that our recruiters can share more information with you about the benefits of working for the CIA.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Marketing, Brand Strategy and Communication is the senior commercial marketing leader for the Culinary Institute of America's (CIA) California businesses, with primary accountability for CIA at Copia and supporting scope for CIA at Greystone. The Director is responsible to elevate marketing from a campaign-execution function to a revenue-driving discipline. The Director owns the marketing profit & loss (P&L) mindset by setting strategy, allocating paid media investment, and being held accountable for the demand and revenue outcomes those investments produce across Special Events (weddings/meetings), Retail, Public Events, Food Enthusiast programming, Copia's Grove restaurant, Greystone's Gatehouse restaurant, Greystone's Café, and additional lines of business. The Director also leads brand partnership and sponsorship strategy (e.g., lifestyle and consumer brand collaborations) and represents Copia's brand voice and visitor experience strategy across the Napa Valley and broader Northern California market. The Director is responsible for setting the marketing agenda for CIA's most visible West Coast commercial asset, coordinating with the broader Marketing & Communications organization, and is a key advisor to Copia and Consumer Businesses leadership on positioning Copia as a premier culinary destination brand in a competitive Napa Valley hospitality and wine-country market.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Revenue Accountability
  • Own the marketing and brand strategy for Copia (and supporting strategy for Greystone), translating Consumer Businesses' commercial priorities into an annual marketing plan with clear demand-generation and revenue targets.
  • Set and manage the paid media investment plan (search engine marketing, paid social, online travel agency / partner platforms such as TheKnot / WeddingWire and OpenTable). Accountable for return on investment, cost-per-acquisition, and conversion across ticketed events, Food Enthusiast classes, Special Events bookings, and restaurant covers.
  • Build and present a marketing dashboard tying campaign activity to revenue and attendance outcomes for Copia leadership, Consumer Businesses, and Extended Leadership Team as needed.
  • Identify and prioritize the highest-margin businesses (per Consumer Businesses' margin targets) for marketing investment, ensuring spend follows commercial priority.

Brand, Partnerships & Sponsorships
  • Lead brand partnership and sponsorship strategy for Copia, identifying, pitching, and managing relationships with lifestyle, wine, and consumer brands (building on the model established with partners like Williams Sonoma).
  • Define Copia's brand positioning in the Napa Valley culinary and wine-country landscape, ensuring consistency across guest-facing touchpoints (Restaurant, Food Enthusiast, Special Events, retail, wayfinding).
  • Cultivate and manage Public Relations agency relationships and press/media relationships (local, regional, national) to build Copia's reputation as a destination brand.
  • Build and maintain relationships with Napa Valley visitor bureaus, the City of Napa, Oxbow Market, Chambers of Commerce, and hospitality/concierge networks to extend Copia's reach and community standing.
  • Coordinate with Content Studio (the CIA's integrated in-house content and production studio) on video and photography.

Guest Experience & Market Positioning
  • Develop end-to-end guest communications strategy (wayfinding, onsite upsell/cross-sell, audience-specific messaging) spanning visitors, conference attendees, restaurant patrons, and Food Enthusiast program attendees.
  • Track Napa Valley wine-country and culinary tourism trends and competitive activity, advising Copia and Consumer Businesses leadership on positioning opportunities and threats.
  • Represent Copia's brand and marketing strategy in cross-campus and institutional planning conversations as needed.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Management
  • Lead and mentor the marketing team (Marketing Coordinator), setting goals, providing coaching, and building a scalable team structure as Copia's commercial footprint grows.
  • Partner with the Senior Director of Food & Beverage Event Sales & Experience and Copia department leads (Special Events sales, Food Enthusiast team, restaurants, retail) to build and manage a unified marketing calendar across all Copia businesses.
  • Direct the Newsletter, Creative Services, and Web teams via clear creative briefs, ensuring on-brand, on-strategy execution of collateral (print, digital, social, web, signage).
  • Own organic social media strategy in partnership with the Social Media Community and Content Manager, setting growth and engagement goals tied to commercial outcomes.
  • Support marketing needs for Greystone's Special Events and Restaurants/Bakery/Marketplace, prioritizing per Consumer Businesses' California F&B strategy.
  • Establish local resources for design and graphic, printing, signage, etc. to support the needs of Copia and Greystone.

  • Any and all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFCATIONS
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Experience:
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive marketing experience, including brand marketing, public relations, digital/social, and paid media, with demonstrated revenue or commercial accountability.
  • Experience building and managing brand partnerships, sponsorships, or co-branded marketing programs.
  • Track record of managing paid media budgets and reporting on return on investment/commercial performance to senior leadership.

PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS
  • MBA or other master's degree preferred.
  • Previous experience managing and developing a marketing team.
  • Experience in multiple areas of hospitality, food/beverage, lifestyle, tourism, destination, experiential, entertainment and hotel marketing strongly preferred.
  • Agency-side experience in addition to client-side preferred.
  • Experience with omni-channel brand marketing and business to business (corporate/group/meetings) marketing.
  • Familiarity with the Napa Valley market and its visitor economy stakeholders.

REQUIRED SKILLS
  • Demonstrated ability to build and execute marketing strategy with direct, measurable financial impact - comfortable owning revenue and return on investment targets, not just activity metrics.
  • Strong brand strategy and positioning expertise; ability to set and protect brand standards across a matrixed, multi-stakeholder organization.
  • Skilled negotiator and relationship-builder for brand partnerships, sponsorships, and community/tourism-board relationships.
  • Deep knowledge of the digital media landscape, paid media platforms, and performance optimization.
  • Ability to operate at a strategic level while remaining hands-on when needed.
  • Excellent executive communication and presentation skills; able to report results to senior.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills across multiple concurrent priorities and locations.
  • High level of discretion with confidential and competitively sensitive information.

WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Regular work requires use of a computer, many times in excess of eight (8) hours per day.
  • Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, as required by business needs (events, peak season).
  • Ability to travel domestically on an occasional basis as business needs require.

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