Content Manager - Senior Editor

Summary

Join Helium SEO as a Senior Content Manager and lead a team of writers and editors to deliver exceptional SEO-optimized content for clients. You will oversee content strategies, mentor team members, and serve as the primary point of escalation for client issues. The ideal candidate possesses strong editorial experience, excels in client-facing roles, and is enthusiastic about integrating AI tools into content creation. This role requires 5+ years of professional editing experience, including 2+ years in management, and demonstrated expertise in SEO content strategy. A hybrid work model is offered, with in-office requirements varying based on commute distance to the Cincinnati office.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional editing experience, with at least 2 years in a management role
• Experience writing for the Home Service industry is a huge plus
• Demonstrated expertise in SEO content strategy and implementation
• Exceptional editing skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong leadership abilities with experience managing creative teams
• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with content management systems and SEO tools
• Enthusiasm for the integration of AI in content creation processes
• Needs to excel at operations and creating new systems and processes

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of writers, contractors, and assistant editors while establishing editorial standards and processes
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex client content issues and manage communication with upset clients
• Conduct content interviews and discovery sessions with new and existing clients
• Oversee the development and execution of content strategies across all accounts
• Review and approve high-priority or complex content deliverables
• Champion the integration of Noble Content Lab and other AI tools in the content creation process
• Direct the agency's internal content marketing strategy and content initiatives
• Establish and monitor project timelines, implement tracking systems, and ensure efficient resource allocation
• Stay current with evolving SEO best practices and serve as the ultimate authority on content-related SEO questions
• Collaborate with SEO specialists to align content with technical requirements
• Evaluate content performance metrics and implement improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an agency environment working with multiple clients
• Background in digital marketing, specifically content marketing
• Knowledge of technical SEO principles and their application to content
• Familiarity with AI content tools
• Experience developing and implementing editorial guidelines
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Effective communicator who can adapt to various audiences
• Collaborative leader who empowers team members
• Detail-oriented while maintaining big-picture perspective

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Retirement account
• $100,000 in life insurance for every employee
• Unlimited PTO after 90 days
• Paternity leave
• Helium swag