Content Marketing Specialist

Siege Media • Full-time • Remote (Chicago, Illinois, United States) • $52,000 - $64,000 / year • 4d ago

Siege Media is a growing and remote-first organic growth agency! We are nationally recognized on Inc.’s Best Workplaces list and Inc. 5000 list, highlighting the 5000 fastest-growing private companies. Interested in joining the Siege team? We are looking for a talented Content Marketing Specialistto help us continue to deliver great content for our world-class clients.

Perks for United States residents include 100% health, vision and dental benefits, 50% 401k match up to 6% of your salary, donation matching, career development training, unlimited PTO, work-from-home equipment, and free pens. Everyone loves free pens.

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Siege Media values diversity. We encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks, veterans, parents and those with disabilities to apply. Through our “health, then work” philosophy we are committed to helping all people succeed at Siege. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete our application or interview process, please let us know.

Responsibilities

Conduct keyword research to identify content opportunities for clients
Write comprehensive articles on a variety of topics with minimal supervision
Demonstrate the ability to adapt tone and complexity of a piece to speak to the correct audience, as well as align with relevant style guides
Demonstrate the ability to implement feedback from editors, clients, and teammates
Demonstrate understanding of the project lifecycle and ability to collaborate across departments
Have a firm grasp on writing effective titles for improved CTR and for the press
Hit client SEO traffic goals month over month by creating content that ranks and/or generates passive links
Deliver a reliable, solutions-oriented approach to growing the online presence of our clients

Required Skills

1–2 years as a content marketer (ideally published on reputable news sites or industry blogs)
A working knowledge of SEO tools and how they can be used to improve client websites
Goal-orientated with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form productive working relationships in a remote environment
Strong project management skills, with ability to handle multiple projects while still working effectively
Close attention to detail and a heavy focus on creating quality content
Proven ability to generate creative ideas that attract attention on the web

Suggested Skills

2–4 years experience working in an agency or similar marketing environment
B.A. or similar degree in English, journalism, or similar field
Experience using Google Workspace, Smartsheet, Zoom, and/or Basecamp
Understanding of HTML/CSS and comfortable uploading content to WordPress and other similar Content Management Systems
Experience collaborating with design teams and giving guidance on design and UX best practices

The salary range for this position is $52,000.00–$64,000.00 DOE. This position is 100% remote and based in the United States.

Please plan to upload the following information during the application process:

Your resume
A short introduction/cover letter
Links to your portfolio/an attached portfolio
Two relevant blog writing samples (500 words minimum)

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