PeopleConnect is looking for a
Content Writer/Editor to join our award-winning team to support our People Search division. This position reports to the Content Manager for PeopleConnect. This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated Content Writer/Editor who is ready to take the helm of our largest business unit to propel the success of our team. Are you a forward-thinking Content/Writer Editor who can help shape our growing branding and editorial strategy? Do you have that unstoppable “fire in the belly” inner drive that pushes you to continually execute robust strategies? Are you the type who is not satisfied with the status quo, and not afraid to come up with innovative ideas and creative solutions? Do you have experience managing a high-output content pipeline? Do you understand how to maintain tone, style, and legal compliance through the editing process? Are you detail-oriented and have a clear passion for writing and marketing? Are you highly motivated and can work well independently? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you are a creative self-starter and idea-generator, read on!People Search is an award-winning web development division in our PeopleConnect portfolio that services over one million customers nationwide.
Our cutting-edge technology connects, informs and protects people — both online and off. Our websites are consistently ranked in the top 500 top-traffic sites in the US. Our products have been featured on the Discovery Channel, Mashable, Vice, Entrepreneur, Business Insider — and even made a cameo in a Disney animated comedy! A pioneer of new ideas, we’re constantly looking to develop and deploy innovative strategies and solutions. Our people and culture are second to none: we’re innovative, creative, collaborative, and talented. Together — we work magic!Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
- Editorial Content Creation and Management:
- Strategic Content Planning: Develop and execute content strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring messaging supports marketing initiatives, SEO objectives, and audience needs
- Writes, edits, and repurposes copy for the company's various web properties and communications channels, including social media and landing pages, and email marketing, with particular attention to Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Edits copy to ensure proper grammar, logical structure, and correct style for the intended audience
- Identifies appropriate forms of content to push out to particular audiences (e.g., blogs, social media)
- Oversees timely production of new content by working with the marketing team and managing a network of freelancers to refresh existing content
- Editing content produced by others to ensure appropriate style, clarity, messaging, and adherence to SEO and other contemporary standards
- Contributes to the management of the company's editorial calendar, meeting regularly with the marketing leads to identify stories and other content pieces
- Assists in evaluating existing content and audiences, redesigning and/or conceptualizing new content and vehicles as part of a larger strategy
- Publishes new content using the company CMS platform
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- BA degree or higher in English or Journalism preferred
- Minimum 3-5 years of high-volume editorial experience in a digital marketing environment
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, plus strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to work with minimal supervision and complete scheduled tasks on time
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, often under tight deadlines
- Outstanding written English skills with detailed attention to accuracy and documentation of sources
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; must be able to communicate respectfully with team members
- Experience with keyword research, SEO best practices, and content marketing platforms like SEMRush, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, and Pitchbox
- Strong business acumen
Employees are able to enjoy our state-of-the-art office facilities. Our dog-friendly office includes complimentary snacks, beverages and crazy-good perks (free onsite gym, cold brew coffee and kombucha on tap, company-paid lunches, offsite team events, and more)!We offer a very competitive salary + generous bonus package, 100% company-paid health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) for all employees, UNLIMITED vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Student Loan Repayment Program, 529 Education Savings Plan, Paid Parental Leave, subsidized Dependent Care, Training/Education Reimbursement, Paid Parking and 401k Plan with Company Match, Pet Insurance, Employee Referral Rewards…and more! Check us outhere!Salary Range:This position is exempt (salaried).Min: $74,200.00Mid: $81,200.00Max: $90,200.00The pay range reflects the salary amount the Company reasonably expects to pay for the position.
It is not a guarantee of actual compensation or a specific payment amount to any candidate. The actual compensation will depend on numerous factors including, without limitation, a particular candidate’s experience and qualifications.The Company's Applicant and Worker Privacy Notice can be found here.PeopleConnect is an equal opportunity employer.Local area candidates are encouraged to apply, and please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship, visa transfer, or corp-corp arrangements.Note for Principal Agencies - Principal agents should not forward resumes to PeopleConnect, as we will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted from agencies without a prior written and signed agreement and authorized job order for this position in place.
