Digital Content Producer

Overview:

Location: Onsite 5 days/week in Chicago - 155 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

Duration: Contract - 6 months to start with potential to extend

Overview:

• The Digital Content Producer is responsible for creating, editing, and managing high-quality digital content that supports brand goals and enhances audience engagement.

• This role blends creativity, technical skills, and project management, ensuring that all digital assets-web content, email campaigns, social media posts, videos, graphics, and more-are delivered on time and aligned with brand standards.

• This role will provide backup for HTML email design and development as needed on an on-call basis.

• This person must be fluent in the use of HTML for email. They must be able to work within provided HTML templates as well as build additional elements as needed.

• They must test for consistency/ responsiveness of finished projects across all email clients and devices.

• As this is a backup position, candidate will need to be open to projects with a short turn around time (3 days or less), and be a responsive communicator regarding design changes, questions, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Content Creation & Production

o Produce, edit, and publish digital content across web, email, and social platforms.

o Develop engaging multimedia assets including images, videos, animations, and interactive content.

o Write, proofread, and optimize copy for different digital channels.

o Collaborate with designers, copywriters, and marketing teams to bring creative concepts to life.

• Website & Email Content Management

o Update and maintain website pages using CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, AEM).

o Build and format HTML email campaigns, landing pages, and digital templates.

o Ensure all content follows accessibility, UX, and SEO best practices.

• Project Coordination

o Manage content production timelines, ensuring timely delivery of assets.

o Maintain content calendars and coordinate with cross-functional teams for campaigns.

o Assist with planning and executing digital marketing initiatives.

• Quality Assurance & Optimization

o Proof and QA content to ensure consistency, accuracy, and brand compliance.

o Test email campaigns for responsiveness across devices and email clients.

o Analyze performance metrics and recommend improvements for engagement and reach.

• Digital Asset Management

o Organize and maintain digital content libraries and project documentation.

o Ensure proper version control and file naming conventions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or related field (preferred).

• 2-5+ years of experience producing digital content for marketing or communications teams.

• Skills & Competencies

• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.

• Proficiency with CMS platforms and basic HTML/CSS (especially for email production).

• Experience with design and multimedia tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Figma, etc.).

• Understanding of SEO, UX, and digital marketing best practices.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with marketing automation tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Mailchimp).

• Knowledge of analytics platforms (Google Analytics, social insights tools).

• Familiarity with video editing tools and motion graphics (Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, etc.).

• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced creative environment.