Director of Content Job at Lynn Hazan & Associates in North Chicago

Marketing & Design Agency, North Chicago Suburb – Hybrid Ref # 1024 Do you have 8-10+ years of marketing & communications experience in an agency environment? Are you a talented and creative writer for B2B, B2C, and D2C audiences? Can generate creative content ideas and topics? Able to lead multiple deliverables for various clients & provide expert guidance? Are very organized with high attention to detail? Eager to supervise, mentor, and support direct reports? Live in Chicagoland area? Hybrid role includes in-person attendance at the office 3 days a week (Tues, Wed, Thurs). Award-winning, full-service, woman-owned marketing & design agency based in Chicago’s North suburbs seeks Director of Content to join their leadership team. Candidate: Sets copy tone and direction for projects. Will provide content ideas, best practices, and feedback. Is aware of the big picture for all clients, accepts new projects as they come in, and owns the content portion of projects as they move through the creative process. Some projects will be written by the team with input from the content director, others will be written entirely or partially by the content director. Is charged with coming up with new content ideas and topics for clients. Reports to: CEO Direct reports: senior copywriter, copywriter, copyeditor/proofreader, social media producer. Deliverables: print and digital ads, landing pages, social posts, websites, emails, proposals, articles, training materials, blogs, etc. Culture: Boutique agency where unique contributions are valued and impactful. Everyone has the goal of giving their best to the client, and they all work together toward that end. Candidate will be part of a smart, creative group that values ideas and input. Collaborative environment. Background, Experiences & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in English and marketing or communications. 8–10+ years of marketing communications experience in an agency environment. CPG and e-commerce experience a plus. Outstanding creative and technical writing ability. Experienced in all formats. Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Content idea generator. Expert in MS Word. Proficiency with the latest versions of MS Office 365 (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Google suites in a Mac environment. Ability to learn new software such as Function Point (estimating, time tracking, and invoicing application). Highly organized & detail-oriented. Able to handle multiple priorities & keep track of all project timelines. Mature professional with depth of knowledge and high work standards. Strong, bold personality. Self-motivated. Self-functioning. Responsibilities Collaborate on projects with the creative director as needed. Attend and actively participate in project kickoff meetings, project status meetings, and other ongoing project meetings with feedback, best practices, ideas, etc. Coordinate with sales director on new and ongoing projects to assure that each and every project’s content meets or exceeds client expectation. This includes, but is not limited to, driving the content once project details are known. Coordinate with the project manager on each project’s status and deadline(s). Inspire and lead our content team, delegate assignments appropriately, and provide feedback, best practices, ideas, quality control, and a high level of creativity. Coordinate with social media manager and social media producer to elevate content. Generate ideas for clients. Craft creative brief for special projects (not necessarily ongoing projects) with creative director. Relationships are the heart of the agency. Build enduring, trust-based client relationships. Act as a brand ambassador and actively promote agency. Write with creativity, purpose, and precision, mindful of what draws and motivates audiences. Champion smart ideas and provide rationale that links to strategies, insights, and target data. Ensure copy and concepts stay connected and cohesive throughout multiple touchpoints. Understand the role of copy, as both a brand messaging mechanism and a means to compel action. Understand the difference between informational writing, conversational social writing, and writing for advertising purposes. Understand brand equity and direction; apply appropriate tone and style. Continually build expertise in clients’ omnichannel needs, priorities, and processes. Seek out and apply industry trends and innovations. Proactively partner with creative director, strategy director, and account managers (i.e. CEO and sales director). Manage the content team of writers and proofreaders/copyeditors. Give and receive constructive criticism for the sake of the quality of client projects and processes. Collaborate with creative, account, and planning team members to convincingly present ideas. Embrace each assignment as an opportunity to create fresh ideas and grow professionally. Meet strict deadlines with agility, and solve problems with passion and creativity. Maintain sound business and professional ethics as well as empathy towards others. Write for all audiences, including B2B, B2C, and D2C. Write for a variety of media and types of projects, understanding their unique opportunities and limitations: print and digital ads, landing pages, social posts, websites, emails, proposals, articles, training materials, blogs, etc. Communicate clearly and succinctly via both short and long form writing. Maintain accuracy by proofreading for grammar, spelling, and style as well as adherence to client specifications. Understand brand voice, tone, and style, and conform to brand guidelines and restrictions. Work with passion, confidence, respect, and empathy. Organize and format information. Think creatively and strategically, while staying curious and open to new ideas. Work both independently and collaboratively while handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines. Maintain sound business and professional ethics as well as client and agency confidentiality. Adhere to all agency processes, including but not limited to time tracking, job folder documentation, review and proofing, file naming, archiving, and PTO requests. Embrace agency culture of fiscal responsibility. Other projects as requested and expectations as outlined in the agency Handbook. Leadership Team Responsibilities: Help build a cohesive leadership team. Develop talent in members of the team: Attract and retain only the best employees. Provide honest, specific, direct, and timely feedback to members of the team. Set stretch goals and maintain increasingly high expectations so team members can advance. Lead others: Model appropriate behaviors. Articulate the broader company vision and organize department work accordingly. Demonstrate business maturity: Maintain a big picture perspective on issues. Set departmental priorities consistent with client needs. Assume ownership of company commitments and demonstrate integrity. Model a positive attitude towards change. Write and conduct performance reviews of team members. Attend leadership team meetings. Timely communication with members of the leadership team. Breakdown of Time Spent: 60% – Write, edit, collaborate on projects 30% – Meetings 10% – Supervise staff, performance reviews, team management Compensation and Benefits: Estimated salary range: $115,000 – $120,000 annually*. Benefits package includes: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Health, Dental, and Vision Plan Life, Long-term & Short-term Disability Insurance Public Transportation Benefit Paid Sick, Personal, & Vacation Time 8 Paid Holidays *Note: The pay range is based on factors such as depth of experience and business needs. Location-based differences are not included in this estimate. Each case is reviewed individually. To Apply: Please send your resume, writing samples & answers to the questions from https://Lhazan.com/candidate-services/qa/ to Lynn at Lynn@lhazan.com or Falguni Shah at Falguni@lhazan.com. Please refer to Director of Content, Ref #1024 in the header. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Hybrid role includes in-person attendance at the office 3 days a week (Tues, Wed, Thurs) Award-winning, full-service, woman-owned marketing & design agency based in Chicago’s North suburbs seeks Director of Content to join their leadership team . Candidate: Sets copy tone and direction for projects . Will provide content ideas, best practices, and feedback . Will be part of a smart, creative group that values ideas and input . En Español: ¿Tiene 8-10+ años de experiencia en marketing y comunicaciones en un entorno de agencia? ¿Es usted un escritor talentoso y creativo para audiencias B2B, B2C y D2C? puede generar ideas y temas de contenido creativos? capaz de dirigir múltiples entregas para varios clientes y proporcionar orientación experta? son muy organizados con una alta atención al detalle? ansiosos por supervisar, mentorizar y apoyar informes directos. Vive en el área de Chicago? El papel híbrido incluye asistencia en persona a la oficina 3 días por semana (Tues, Wedged, Thurs). Cultura: agencia boutique donde las contribuciones únicas son valoradas e impactantes. Todos tienen el objetivo de dar lo mejor posible al cliente, y todos trabajan juntos hacia ese fin. El candidato formará parte de un grupo inteligente y creativo que valora ideas e insumos. Ambiente colaborativo. Antecedentes, Experiencias & Habilidades: Licenciatura en Inglés y Marketing o Comunicación. 810+ años de experiencia en comunicaciones de marketing en un entorno de agencia. CPG y experiencia en comercio electrónico más. Excelente capacidad de escritura y técnica. Experimentación en todos los formatos. Excelencia verbal y habilidades técnicas de comunicación escrita. Generador de ideas de contenido. experto en MS Word. Proficiencia con las últimas versiones de Office 365 (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) y suites de Google en un ambiente Mac. Capacidad para aprender software nuevo como Function Point (estimando la profundidad del proyecto, seguimiento del tiempo y aplicación organizada). Coordinar con el director de ventas sobre proyectos nuevos y en curso para asegurarse de que cada proyecto cumpla o supera las expectativas del cliente. Esto incluye, pero no se limita a, impulsar el contenido una vez conocidos los detalles del proyecto. Coordinar con el gerente de proyecto sobre el estado y la fecha límite de cada proyecto (s). Inspirar y dirigir nuestro equipo de contenidos, delegar asignaciones adecuadamente, y proporcionar retroalimentación, mejores prácticas, ideas, control de calidad y un alto nivel de creatividad. Coordinan con el gestor de redes sociales y productor de medios sociales para elevar el contenido. Generar ideas para clientes. Crear breves para proyectos especiales (no necesariamente proyectos continuos) con un director creativo. Las relaciones son el corazón del tono. Construir relaciones duraderas basadas en confianza con los clientes. Actúa como embajador de marca y promover activamente la agencia. Escribir con la capacidad de escritura, la mente experta, lo que es apropiado, el control de la calidad y una alta dirección de la creación. Busque y aplique las tendencias e innovaciones de la industria. Colabore proactivamente con el director creativo, el director de estrategia y los gerentes de cuentas (es decir, CEO y director de ventas). Maneje el equipo de contenido de escritores y correctores / editores de copias. Preste y reciba críticas constructivas por el bien de la calidad de los proyectos y procesos del cliente. Colaborar con miembros del equipo de creación, cuenta y planificación para presentar ideas convincentes. Abrace cada tarea como una oportunidad para crear nuevas ideas y crecer profesionalmente. Cumpla con plazos estrictos con agilidad y resolución de problemas con pasión y creatividad. Mantenga ética empresarial y profesional sólida así como empatía. Escriba para todos los públicos, incluidos B2B, B2C y D2C. Escribe para una variedad de medios y tipos de proyectos, comprendiendo sus oportunidades únicas y emperezas digitales: diseño de páginas web, publicaciones sociales, mensajes de texto y anuncios de trabajo a través de etica de forma clara y respetuosa. Trabaje de forma independiente y colaborativa mientras maneja múltiples proyectos y cumple plazos. Mantenga una sólida ética empresarial y profesional, así como la confidencialidad del cliente y de la agencia. Adherirse a todos los procesos de la Agencia, incluido pero no limitado al seguimiento del tiempo, documentación de carpetas de trabajo, revisión y verificación, nombramiento de archivos, archivo y solicitudes PTO. Adopte la cultura de responsabilidad fiscal de la Agencia. Otros proyectos según lo solicitado y las expectativas descritos en el Manual de laagencia. Responsabilidades del Equipo de Liderazgo: Ayudar a construir un equipo de liderazgo cohesivo. Desglose del tiempo gastado: 60% Escribir, editar, colaborar en proyectos 30% Reuniones 10% Supervisar al personal, revisiones de rendimiento, gestión del equipo Compensación y beneficios: rango salarial estimado: $ 115,000 $120,000 anualmente.* El paquete de beneficios incluye: 401 ((k) Plan de ahorro para jubilación Salud, plan dental y plano de visión Vida, seguro de discapacidad a largo plazo y corto plazo Beneficios de transporte público pagados Enfermedad, Personal y Vacancias 8 días festivos Pagados * Nota: el rango de pago se basa en factores como la profundidad de experiencia y las necesidades empresariales. Las diferencias basadas en ubicación no están incluidas en esta estimación. Cada caso es revisado individualmente. Para solicitar: envíe su currículum, escriba muestras y respuestas a las preguntas desde https://Llhazan.com/candidate-services/content@shahaban.com o consulte al director de contenido de Lynn at #Fallaqf@ghlazhan.org@gmail.com