Editorial and Social Content Manager

Onward Search is in immediate need for a Content Program Manager to help execute and support the implementation of editorial strategy and content programs. You will lead cross-functional team projects and support continuous improvement of content development through expertly written briefs, scopes of work, proposals, SOWS and process documentation. You will also manage external agency partners as well as partner with internal teams across marketing, operations, social and creative.

Responsibilities:

• Supports content strategy and innovation for our clients site and social media channels
• Project manages cross-functional teams, internally and externally
• Writes briefs, scopes of work, and other process documentation
• Translates strategy for creative team execution
• Manage external creative agency partners
• Vets external agencies and vendors, and executes contracts and SOWs
• Ensures content consistency by aligning company and vendor content with established brand standards

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• A solid understanding of the nuances of digital content across various channels
• Multi-media content expertise to support the creation of video, posts, long form articles, etc. for web and Social
• Familiarity with content management tools and platforms

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Creative Writing, Communications, Advertising, or related field
• 5+ years’ experience managing large scale content programs and campaigns in an online creative or related digital field
• Experience working in an ever changing, fast-paced environment, with a problem-solving mentality and positive, can-do attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years’ experience in digital strategy and communications
• 4+ years’ experience in editorial or content strategy for large scale, public facing brand or company
• 3+ years’ experience working for or with creative agencies

Disclaimer:

• The client is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.