Content Development Manager
At SEO Design Chicago, we are passionate about growing the digital footprint and overall financial success of small to medium-sized businesses locally and nationwide. As a locally-owned, multi-faceted digital marketing firm, SDC prides itself on providing tailor-made programs that meet client needs with an array of strategies, tools, and processes that have proven successful for even the most niche clients. Through traditional digital marketing, web development, analytics, graphic design, social media, and the execution of successful ad campaigns, SEO Design Chicago sets itself apart from other marketing firms by offering the most comprehensive approach to any company’s contemporary marketing needs.
Our partners are some of the top non-profit institutions, medical organizations and law firms in the country.
SEO Design Chicago has an immediate need for a Content Development Manager to join the team. This person will ideally have a strong creative mind and excellent communication skills. This role involves creating original content for clients on a variety of topics.
The person who fills this role will need to manage a growing team of freelance writers and interns. We are looking to expand our team of writers and need a strong manager to do so. Our Digital Marketing business is growing and we are looking for a proven and enthusiastic person to guide and develop an existing base of writers. In addition, the Content Development Manager will aide in helping to hire additional team members and develop them.
RESPONSIBILITIES/EXPERIENCE:
- Research on various topics prior to writing
- Experience identifying and recommending content solutions for clients
- Understanding of basic SEO Principles
- Experience researching topics for content pieces applying the appropriate sourcing
- Experience translating technical content into readable, user-friendly language for prospects
- Experience with promotional writing and writing for the web
- Experience writing for a variety of direct marketing channels, including display ads and email
- Experience writing using SEO best practices
- Experience with WordPress and/or working with a content management system (CMS) a plus
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven management experience
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, or a related field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and email
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two to five years of experience in professional copywriting or content development
- Experience translating technical content into readable, user-friendly language for prospects
- Experience with promotional writing and writing for the web
- Experience writing for a variety of direct marketing channels, including display ads and email
- Experience writing using SEO best practices
- Understanding and experience with HTML or CSS is a plus
