Senior Content Manager

Perplexity perplexity.ai Open · verified Aug 17, 2026

Hybrid San Francisco New York Full-time Senior Content Creation

Senior Content Creation role at Perplexity. San Francisco · full-time · $150,000–$190,000 base.

SalaryStated by Perplexity

$150,000 – $190,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from PerplexityOur estimate for the market: $140,000–$170,000

Above the market median of $141,000 for senior content creation roles in San Francisco.

Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $141,000. Last updated Aug 13, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Lead content planning, production, and copywriting for consumer and enterprise audiences
Write emails, social posts, product copy, support content, scripts, case studies, guides, and blogs
Shape Perplexity’s written voice to encourage word-of-mouth growth and audience engagement
Turn complex AI subjects and product launches into accessible copy for non-technical users
Plan external communications and improve engagement using Google Analytics and internal data

What you bring

At least four years in content writing and strategy, preferably for a consumer technology company
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a distinctive voice
Careful attention to detail while delivering effectively in a fast-moving environment
Experience building B2B content marketing, newsletters, blogs, and company content from the ground up
Background working with international brands and multiple languages

Who this fits

You’ll suit a senior content role based in San Francisco with a hybrid setup. You’ll work across Growth, Enterprise, Support, Product, Design, and Brand while building Perplexity’s content foundation from the ground up. A strong fit brings enthusiasm for AI, exceptional writing ability, and comfort making complex topics clear for non-technical readers.

From the employer

Perplexity is revolutionizing search. We are seeking a Senior Content Manager to join our team and work closely with Growth, Enterprise, Support, and Product. You will lead our content strategy, development, and copywriting. We want to create a brand that — if you want to build the foundation of content from 0 to 1, have a passion for AI, and love writing, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Create exceptional and captivating content across Consumer and Enterprise use cases, including email copy, social media posts, in-product copy, support pages, FAQs, video scripts, case studies, white papers, outbound emails, onboarding guides, and blog posts
Develop a unique voice and tone for written content at Perplexity that drives word-of-mouth growth and builds an engaged following
Identify content opportunities and novel ways to engage with our user base by leveraging user generated content in Perplexity and testimonials across social media
Synthesize complex AI-related topics and feature releases into understandable and digestible copy for a non-technical audience
Manage content calendars for external communication across email, newsletter, and social media
Track content performance via Google Analytics and internal data; analyze and optimize engagement metrics of your content
Work closely with our Design and Brand teams to adhere to current guidelines

Qualifications

4+ years of content writing and strategy experience, ideally at a consumer technology brand
World-class writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a unique voice and tone
Extreme attention to detail paired without sacrificing fast-paced execution
0-to-1 development of B2B content marketing, newsletters, blogs, and company content
Experience with international brands and multiple languages