Content Director - 270 Strategies
Allison Belville
270 Strategies is looking for a Content Director to join our growing team in Chicago or Washington, D.C.
The ideal candidate will be a leader who believes everyday people working together can do big things. He or she is passionate about changing the world – and knows how to craft compelling campaigns that move people to take action online and offline. We’re looking for someone who loves running teams, training and mentoring writers and content strategists, and helping organizations use creative content to solve problems. Applicants should be effective communicators and editors with a sharp eye for detail, and experienced content strategists who can craft innovative campaigns from start to finish.
This role will lead the 270 content team, and interface closely with 270 partners, project managers, designers, and developers to build engagement strategies for multiple clients – as well as help shape the future of the firm. He or she must be comfortable managing staff, budgets, and client relationships.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Managing 270 content team staff
- Developing integrated digital campaigns for social media, email, web, blog, and other properties
- Writing compelling strategies, plans, and content for digital platforms that drive engagement around client goals
- Reviewing and guiding client and internal 270 teammates’ content
- Creating and leading tone of voice, goal-setting, calendaring, and brainstorming exercises with clients
- Partnering with other stakeholders on internal 270 marketing efforts, including the 270 email list, social media accounts, and website
- Managing internal content team processes and needs, including budgets, professional development, onboarding, training, and hiring
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of experience leading digital campaigns or strategy for corporate, non-profit, and/or political groups
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail are a must
- Experience running a team and/or managing staff
- Familiarity with analytics tools and reporting
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and juggle multiple projects at once
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
Interested applicants should visit www.270strategies.com/careers and submit:
- resume
- cover letter
- three professional references
- three writing samples
ABOUT 270 STRATEGIES:
270 Strategies is a next-generation grassroots firm that is redefining how companies and organizations build winning campaigns and achieve big things. Unlike traditional consulting firms that focus exclusively on marketing, 270 strategies believes effective, 21st century campaigns must integrate people-centered, grassroots organizing with smart digital strategies and a data-driven approach. The 270 team uses the lesson learned after years of leading the Obama organization to help clients connect with key constituencies, design innovative programs, and put their ideas into action.
270 Strategies is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to clients and constituents. 270 Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and it is 270 Strategies’ policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.