Join Hercules as a Senior Content Writer to create data-driven insights and compelling narratives for our customers.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Write customer case studies
- Write research-driven blog posts
- Conduct extensive interviews with customers
- Develop interesting research questions
- Present findings through clear charts and explanations
Must have
- Exceptional writing skills
- Customer interviewing experience
- Original research and editorial judgment
- Analytical ability and rigor
- Business and software understanding
- SEO knowledge
Practical constraints
- Strong preference for in-office work
- Must work in US time zones
- Willingness to travel to the office regularly
AI in the day-to-day
You use AI extensively to 10x your output speed and quality
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Senior Content Writer at Hercules focuses on producing in-depth customer case studies and research-driven blog posts that highlight insights and trends from the company's clientele. Candidates should possess strong writing skills, a knack for customer interviews, and the ability to analyze data effectively, while also being familiar with SEO practices. This position is ideal for experienced writers who can translate complex information into accessible narratives and have a solid understanding of business and software dynamics. Hercules emphasizes a fast-paced, excellence-driven culture, making it suitable for those who thrive in a results-oriented environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 5, 2026. Last confirmed on Hercules's careers page October 5, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$127,250).
- Starts above 8% of 1224 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $143,000 across 186 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Content Writer, Research & Insights role remote?
- It's hybrid — Hercules expects some on-site time in San Francisco, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Hercules lists $100,000–$250,000 for this role.
- Where is the role based?
- Hercules is hiring for this position in San Francisco, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Hercules targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Content Writer, Research & Insights role at Hercules.
From the original posting
What are we looking for?
Hercules is looking for a senior or staff level Content Writer to deep dive into our customers and share data driven research and insights. Research & Insights
What will you do?
You will write the following
Customer case studies. Write 100s of case studies about customers and the value Hercules Hercules has created for them. See hercules.app/customers for examples
Research-driven blog posts. Write detailed, research-driven blog posts, reports, and deep dives about trends we see across our customers. See Carta Data Desk, Openrouter Insights, or Ramp Economics Lab for examples
We expect candidates to be incredibly strong across all of the following areas:
Exceptional writing. You are able to turn complex information into clear, compelling stories. Your writing is terse, simple, specific, and useful.
Note: We explicitly require a portfolio of long-form published work to
Customer interviewing. You are able to conduct extensive interviews with a variety of customers. You can dive deep on unexpected information and uncover the details that make a case study convincing
Original research and editorial judgment. You are able to independently come up with interesting research questions and stories.
Analytical ability and rigor. You are comfortable working with data, spotting patterns, and presenting findings through clear charts and explanations. You verify your numbers and challenge assumptions!
Business and software understanding. You quickly understand how different businesses operate and how software affects their revenue, costs, and day-to-day work.
AI-native. You use AI extensively to 10x your output speed and quality
SEO. You understand search intent, internal linking, and other SEO best practices.
We ship. We ship fast, iterate, and correct mistakes quickly. Our bias for action speeds up our learning and delights our customers.
Is Hercules in-office or remote?
Hercules founding team works in-office in San Francisco (Kearny and Bush). We have a very strong preference for in office. We are open to remote for exceptional candidates who are willing to 1) work in US time zones and 2) travel to the office regularly.
What are Hercules’ benefits?
Unlimited AI token budget
Take what you need vacation policy
Healthcare, vision, and dental
What’s the compensation?
$100k-$250k + equity (variable based on seniority, equity, and location)
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