JOB POSTING

CONTENT MANAGER

WHO WE ARE:

Digital Echidna (“Echidna”) is a digital solutions team, specializing in Drupal, with a track record of providing our clients with an exceptional experience both in our customer service and technical execution. Recent client engagements include TVOntario, Dartmouth College, Fanshawe College, Kingston General Hospital and many other large scale sites with thousands of pages of content.

WHY WORK HERE:

We offer a results driven but laid back, professional, supportive work environment while working with great clients across Canada and the US. On top of this you also get access to some of the best equipment in the industry to do your job. You will also receive opportunities to travel throughout North America to clients and conferences. Check out our digs in this video.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a very talented Content Manager to help our team promote our brand online.  This role involves coordinating with the Sales and Marketing portfolios to execute campaigns, build online relationships and continue to position Digital Echidna as one of the leading open source (Drupal) development firms in Southwestern Ontario.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop compelling content to help further Digital Echidna’s position as a leader in open source (Drupal) software development.
  • Develop content to support exposure, sales and marketing initiatives.
  • Collaborate across departments (Marketing/Sales) to deliver effective content to support business/marketing objectives.
  • Develop content based on a strong understanding of target audience needs and motivations.
  • Develop content that aligns with Digital Echidna’s editorial calendar.  The editorial calendar is based on industry events, trends, topics and news that would be valuable to Digital Echidna’s target audiences.
  • Participate and manage Digital Echidna’s online presence.  Monitor, manage and participate in online communities and social platforms where Digital Echidna’s target audiences actively participate.
  • Produce content for Digital Echidna’s monthly newsletter.  Topics will stem from the editorial calendar.
  • Coordinate, distribute and measure engagement across various online channels - blog, website, newsletter, social platforms and marketing campaigns

ATTRIBUTES WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • Excellent communication skills. You must be humbly confident, friendly, articulate and honest at all times.
  • Strong understanding of best practices for main social media channels, which content and approaches work best on each and why
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Management of content resources including designers, subject matter experts (SMEs) and Digital Echidna in-house expertise. 
  • Integration of content delivery into existing marketing campaigns to drive demand and conversions.
  • Ability to acquire a valid passport and the interest to travel in North America

BONUS SKILLS:

  • Understanding of content management systems (CMS), preferably Drupal, or knowledge of the web design and development process.
  • Prior experience as a writer, journalist or online content producer.

POSITION TYPE:

Full-time

COMPENSATION:

Salary is negotiable if we both think this is a great fit. Please provide salary expectations based on skills and experience.

BENEFITS:

  • Unlimited vacation policy. Digital Echidna is a results based organization, we believe in work/life integration, so you are able to take the time you need.
  • Paid holidays
  • Access to books, DVDs, online courses and e-books for professional development
  • Paid attendance and accommodation for annual week long industry conference.  (Past conferences have been in New Orleans, Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago)
  • Paid attendance at local industry meetups and events across North America.  (Past industry events have been in Toronto, Montreal, Cleveland and San Francisco)
  • Health spending account

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply in confidence via email of a resume that includes a LinkedIn profile and cover letter outlining your experience.  Creative writing samples, case studies and other examples of compelling storytelling are welcome.
Send everything to: [email protected] - please don't call me, I really am an email guy.