Do you love telling stories about data? Here's a great job at a sharp company in Chicago.

Frequency540 is an independent agency focused on creating prosperity for our people and partners. Our backgrounds include social purpose strategy, entrepreneurship, marketing, advertising, design, media, retail and event curation. We’re looking for talented people to join our dynamic team. 

Send your resume to careers@fq540.com.

Content Strategist

FQ540 is looking for someone who loves telling stories about data. The Content Strategist will build strategies for developing, implementing and managing compelling and well-organized content based on a thorough understanding of a client’s business objectives, user needs and industry best practices. This person willdevelop these strategies by using behavioral data—what people are searching, sharing and consuming online. A professional communicator capable of grasping communication and business challenges and devising appropriate solutions, the Strategist has a well-rounded knowledge of digital marketing, as well as thorough familiarity with digital analytic and insight tools. As a strategy expert, the ideal candidate will be deeply involved in the content development process from outset to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact with project teams to understand business objectives and audience demographics



• Lead teams to harness content and data for our clients, training others on tools and resources


• Identify, manage and utilize data sources, partners and/or licenses to ensure we gather the necessary behavioral data needed to inform strategy


• Conduct gap analysis of client’s digital content across all channels (site, social, email, etc.) to identify issues, opportunities and priorities for future content and/or refinements


• Collaborate with Creative Team members to determine the conceptual and copy direction (to be executed by copywriters) of online initiatives


• Conduct search engine keyword research and analyses, and define SEO recommendations


• Produce content classification and tagging systems


• Serve as discipline lead; help draft estimates, scope new work and contribute to new business pitches

Traits

• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines


• Ability to work independently as well as contribute as part of a larger cross-functional team


• Strong organizational skills, and proven ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment


• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex or demanding subject matter, either verbally or in written form


• Strong problem solving skills


• Agile mindset that embraces and successfully handles fluid project landscapes

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in English, journalism, communications, or a related field


• Background in researching, writing, and/or publishing


• Minimum 4 years of Marketing/Communications experience in a Web-focused company or agency


• Exceptional writing skills, including the ability to write in a range of voices and styles for varied projects with diverse audiences


• Working knowledge of leading Web Analytics and SEO tools, content management systems (CMS),  and social listening and measurement tools


• Familiarity with search engine marketing practices including organic search, paid listings and paid inclusion


Other Details

Frequency540 offers a competitive salary and a full list of benefits, including health, dental, and disability coverage and a 401K plan. You will work in a fun and creative environment with a talented group of individuals that have a passion for doing great work.

We are open to local candidates only.

An Equal Opportunity Employer ----- M/F/D/V.

Please send your resume to careers@fq540.com