Content Manager job – the smartdept inc – Bellevue, WA

Our client in Bellevue is looking for a Website and Mobile App Content Manager on a contract to hire basis.The Content Manager is responsible for continuously delivering fresh, relevant, compelling content. This person will manage content syndication from a variety of external sources ensuring the user experience in each content category is exceptional. The entire process from content selection (by category), review, edit, and publication is in the purview of this manager, as is the general quality of the user experience as it relates to content.The manager will use an Admin Tool to review and publish. This person will also monitor site analytics and user feedback, and be proactive in improving the content experience from this data.Our ideal candidate is an experienced professional with demonstrable program management and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop content strategy aligned with short-term and long-term marketing targets
• Execute strategy by ensuring a high volume of fresh, relevant, compelling content is available to be curated and published
• Edit select content as needed for content and SEO optimization
• Edit, proofread and improve writers’ posts
• Liaise with content writers to ensure brand consistency
• Use content management systems to analyze website traffic and users engagement metrics to improve user experience through a test and learn
• Manage content distribution to online channels and social media platforms to increase web traffic
• Ensure compliance with the law (e.g. copyright and data protection)
• Stay up-to-date with developments and generate new ideas to draw audience’s attention

Requirements

• 2-3 years experience as a Content Manager
• Hands on experience with MS Office and WordPress
• Basic technical knowledge of HTML and web publishing
• Basic technical knowledge of RSS feeds
• Basic technical knowledge of content curation tools
• Knowledge of SEO and web traffic metrics
• Familiarity with social media
• Excellent writing skills in English
• Able to provide writing samples upon request

Job Type: Contract

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