Director, Editorial & Enterprise Storytelling

About Us   SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.  AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in. Job Overview  StoryWorks defines how SharkNinja tells its story.  We are hiring a Director, Editorial & Enterprise Storytelling to operate as our in-house journalist. This role reports directly to the Chief Communications Officer and is responsible for finding, reporting, and telling the most important stories across SharkNinja.  The Director, Editorial & Enterprise Storytelling is designed for candidates with a strong editorial or journalism background. It is not a traditional internal communications or marketing content role. If you are someone who sees stories others miss and knows how to turn them into something people actually want to read, we want to hear from you.  You will not be handed content to refine. You will go out and get the story across our products, people, and business, and turn it into clear, compelling narratives that help people understand what we are doing and why it matters.  Your work will shape how the company communicates with itself and how leadership shows up. It will inform executive messaging and drive storytelling that carries across internal and external channels.  At key company moments, the Director, Editorial & Enterprise Storytelling will step in to support global communications around major initiatives, changes, and announcements. The expectation is that you bring clarity, structure, and strong storytelling when it matters most.  This is a role for someone who knows how to report, write, and push for clarity. Someone who treats the company like a beat and the business like a source.  Responsibilities  Identify, report, and write the most important stories across SharkNinja, covering innovation, design, culture, and business priorities  Act as the most senior writer on the team, setting the standard for how company narratives are expressed with clarity, precision, and strong editorial judgment  Develop original content grounded in reporting, not repackaging existing materials  Partner closely with the Chief Communications Officer to translate company priorities into clear, compelling storytelling  Turn complex topics into content that is direct, engaging, and easy to understand  Bring a strong point of view on how stories should be told, raising the standard of writing across the organization  Apply a consumer-first lens to enterprise storytelling, making content as engaging as the products we build  Create content that supports executive messaging and extends across internal and external channels  Connect stories across teams and initiatives, with a strong focus on design, product innovation, and what differentiates SharkNinja in the market  Operate at newsroom pace, producing high-quality content quickly without sacrificing clarity or quality  Manage and scale output through freelance writers and creative partners as needed  Step in during key company moments to support global communications, bringing structure, clarity, and strong storytelling to major initiatives and announcements  Help others across the organization become better storytellers, guiding leaders and teams on how to surface, shape, and communicate stronger narratives  Skills Required  Experience  10+ years in journalism, reporting, or editorial roles in a newsroom, media organization, or equivalent environment  Proven experience producing original reporting, not just editing or repackaging content  Experience covering companies, products, design, innovation, or business strategy  Experience working with senior leaders or executives to shape high-stakes messaging  Core Skills  Exceptional writing and editing skills with a clear, confident voice  Strong reporting instincts with the ability to find the story, not wait for it  Ability to distill complex ideas into simple, direct, and engaging narratives  Sharp editorial judgment on what matters and what does not  Strong instinct for visual storytelling and appreciation for design, product, and innovation  Ways of Working  Experience working in fast-paced editorial environments with tight timelines and high standards  Able to navigate ambiguity and develop clear narratives without perfect inputs  Strong ability to work directly with senior stakeholders and move work forward  High standards for accuracy, clarity, and quality  Mindset & Attributes  Rarely Satisfied, always pushing for stronger, clearer storytelling  Curious, direct, and willing to ask hard questions to get to the truth of a story  Strong point of view, balanced with the ability to adapt to different voices and audiences  Deep interest in products, design, and how companies build and scale innovation  Location  This role is based in Needham, MA or New York City with a hybrid working model.  Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. 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