Content Strategist & Writer - Contractor

Ignite Visibility is a fast-growing and award-winning digital marketing agency at the innovation of creativity, technology, and data within the national to local digital marketing space. We’re passionate about creating impactful, meaningful content that connects with audiences and drives results. Our content team plays a critical role in shaping how we communicate with our audiences—and now we’re looking for a talented full-time contractor to our Content team as a Content Strategist & Writer to lead the charge in creating compelling, high-impact, and data-driven content for enterprise national to local clients. 

The Senior Content Strategist and Writer is responsible for owning content strategy and writing effective high high-performing content daily for assigned brands and client.

Essential Functions

Be a strategic partner for our clients
Write and edit SEO driven and impactful content
Ownership of strategies and campaigns from start to finish. This includes planning, overseeing execution, optimization, and strategy 
Attend client onboarding meetings to ensure all questions are answered and supporting materials are gathered for a successful start to the client’s campaign
Develop high-quality content that addresses each stage of the buyer persona’s journey
Create and maintain editorial calendars, content playbooks, taxonomies, website and email flows, blog content, ebooks, ad copy, press releases, infographics, and content migration plans for clients
Perform interviews, as needed, to gather critical insights to shape the story and topic
Collaborate with the design team to ensure content is packaged effectively to drive engagement yet consistent with the client’s brand standards
Collaborate with the SEO team to implement SEO best practices into all content deliverables 
Ensure all assigned content is completed on time and on budget. Identify any potential impediments to autonomously problem solve or escalate to senior management for help as necessary
Ensure all assigned content is on-brand, consistent in terms of style, quality, and tone of voice
Ensure all assigned content is optimized for search across all digital channels for multiple buyer personas 
Uses all of the company’s business management and communication platforms to keep stakeholders informed, tasks assigned, and projects well managed in accordance with deadlines 
Performs ongoing professional development to keep pace with changes and trends within the digital marketing industry 
Performs other duties as assigned by management

Required Skills

6+ years' content strategy and writing experience
Proficiency in the Google Workspace suite of products and Project systems

Enterprise multi-location franchise client experience
Strong writing and editorial skills, including a mastery of the English language, spelling, and grammar
Experience working collaboratively across digital teams, including account managers, SEO professionals, and operations
Ability to work on multiple projects and subjects simultaneously and juggle priorities
Knowledge of SEO as it pertains to content production and optimization
Sound content research and fact-checking capabilities
Motivated, self-starter who can work independently and take ownership of their work and their accounts in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in written form

Core Competencies

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment
Connect with team members in an effective matter
Comfortable being on the phone and Zoom calls

Why Ignite Visibility?

The opportunity to grow and build a long-term career with us
Top-Tier Franchise Marketing Supplier by Entrepreneur Magazine (2018-2024)

A collaborative environment focused on client success and career development
Fully remote workforce
Two-time Landy Award Winner (Search Marketer of the Year & Best Paid Search Initiative)
Named Fastest-Growing Private Companies in San Diego (2016-2022)
Named Best Places to Work in San Diego 2017, 2020
Named Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies 2017-2024

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice

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