Content Development Manager Jobs

Content Development Manager jobs are open across education, media, healthcare, and technology, from mid-level to director, with specializations in curriculum development, editorial strategy, and learning experience design. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles42
Top stateTexas
Top employerTurner & Townsend Pty Limited
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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Creative Content Development Copywriter
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Creative Content Development Copywriter
Apollo Technology Solutions LLC
Nashville, Tennessee
Content & Communications
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Content Marketing
Copywriting & Editorial
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Director, Executive Content Development - Office of the CIO
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Director, Executive Content Development - Office of the CIO
Hitachi Energy
Texas
Brand Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Senior Content Development Specialist
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Senior Content Development Specialist
Jabil
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Brand Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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Advisory Services Analyst (Content Strategy focus), Consultant Development Program - Multiple Locations
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Advisory Services Analyst (Content Strategy focus), Consultant Development Program - Multiple Locations
Optum
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Consulting & Professional Services
Sales
$60k - $107k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Technical Learning Content Development Intern, Physical AI — Summer 2027
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Technical Learning Content Development Intern, Physical AI — Summer 2027
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Content Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$20 - $71/hr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Content Development Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Turner & Townsend Pty Limited4 open roles
Amazon2 open roles
International Center for Biosaline Agriculture2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in content development manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, English, instructional design, or a related field
  • Experience managing end-to-end content development projects across multiple formats
  • Proficiency with content management systems and authoring tools such as Articulate or Adobe
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams including writers, designers, and subject matter experts
  • Strong editorial judgment with a background in content strategy or curriculum design
  • Familiarity with SEO principles, content performance metrics, and analytics platforms

Tips for Your Content Development Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to content outcomes

Content development managers are hired on results, not activity. Reframe each bullet around what your content achieved: course completion rates, engagement lifts, or editorial output volume. Generic descriptions of duties won't move your application forward.

Show a portfolio with strategic context

Attach or link a portfolio that includes at least one example showing how you planned a content system, not just what you produced. Hiring teams want evidence you can own a content roadmap, not just execute individual pieces.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists content development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter by industry to sharpen your targeting

Content development looks different in corporate learning versus media versus healthtech. Search with your industry context in mind. A role titled the same way in edtech and insurance will expect different deliverables, tools, and writing styles.

Prepare a content audit walkthrough for interviews

Many hiring panels ask you to audit existing content or critique a live asset during the interview process. Practice walking through what you'd change, why, and how you'd prioritize fixes. This is where most candidates separate themselves from the field.

Negotiate scope before negotiating anything else

Before accepting an offer, ask how many direct reports or freelancers you'd manage and whether the content budget is set or flexible. Scope mismatches after hire are the most common reason content development managers leave within a year.

Content Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most content development managers?

The most active employers for content development managers right now are Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Amazon, and International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at large employers with ongoing learning and development programs or high-volume content operations.

How many content development manager jobs are remote?

About 90% of content development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of this work is deliverable-based rather than location-dependent. Roles focused on digital content strategy, e-learning development, and editorial management tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to in-person training programs or studio production typically require on-site presence.

How do you become a content development manager?

Most content development managers start as writers, instructional designers, or content specialists and move into management after demonstrating ownership over larger projects or teams. Building a portfolio that shows strategic thinking, not just execution, is the clearest path forward. Certifications in instructional design or content strategy can accelerate the transition, particularly in education and corporate learning environments.

Can you get a content development manager job with little experience?

Getting hired as a content development manager with limited experience is competitive but realistic if you can show project ownership rather than individual contribution. Candidates who have led a content initiative, managed a freelancer, or rebuilt a content process from the ground up often move forward even without a formal management title on their resume. Frame your experience around decisions you made, not tasks you completed.

What does the content development manager interview process look like?

Most interview processes for content development managers include an initial screening call, a portfolio or work sample review, and at least one structured panel interview focused on how you manage projects and stakeholders. Many employers add a practical component, such as a content audit, a brief strategy exercise, or a sample scope document. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with a senior leader or department head.

Where can I find and apply to content development manager jobs?

You can find and apply to content development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your goals.

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