Jr. Managing Editor of Client Content

About the Role

WebFX is seeking an entry-level candidate for our Earned Media team! Our ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree (or will soon have one!), a track record of strong academics, and is excited about all things project management and content strategy. Related experience is awesome to have, but never required - we'll train you on everything you need to know.

The Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree: All majors welcome!

• GPA: 3.4 or above (Upcoming grads are encouraged to apply - we interview and hire up to a year in advance!)

• Suggested Experience and Skills:

  • Prior experience working, in any field (for example: a part-time job, summer job, internship, etc)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Analytical and research skills
  • Digital marketing experience (a bonus!)
  • Blogging or copywriting experience (a bonus!)
  • Experience coordinating the schedules and deadlines of others (a bonus!)
  • Coaching/mentoring experience (a bonus!)

• Tools/Technical Skills:

  • (Not required, but awesome to have!) Excel/Google Suite
  • Google Analytics
  • Basic HTML

• Qualities and Traits:

  • You're a top-notch communicator, both written and verbal
  • You're a people person, and love finding common ground with others
  • You're organized, timely, and able to juggle multiple projects at once
  • You're interested in the web, and like keeping up with new technology
  • You're professional, dependable, and self-motivated
  • You take pride in your work and always strive for high-quality results
  • You work with urgency and enjoy getting things done
  • You're proactive when it comes to solving problems
  • You're a lifelong learner, and are always looking to stretch and grow your skills
  • You love thinking both creatively and analytically, and love using data to make decisions

The Job Responsibilities

• Manage the Content Production Process (About 45% of your day)

  • Assign projects by matching the right writer to the right project, and ensure timely completion
  • Process client revision requests, and reassign projects as needed
  • Answer questions from writers and marketers regarding project details
  • Troubleshoot and resolve project snags as they arise

• Mentor a Team of Writers/Editors (About 25% of your day)

  • Mentor a team of 12+ copywriters/editors, providing regular feedback on both hard and soft skills
  • Manage team workloads, track deadlines, and ensure your team is set up for success
  • Hold regular 1-on-1 check-ins with your writers/editors, and lead annual review calls
  • Identify individual strengths and areas for growth amongst your team, and support team members in setting and achieving their goals
  • Contribute to team-bonding initiatives and a positive team culture
  • Provide Team Support and Promote Operational Excellence (About 20% of your day)
  • Plan and execute process improvements designed to simplify workflows and support team efficiency
  • Lead and contribute to special projects to support team operations and client satisfaction
  • Collaborate with peers in similar roles, taking ownership of shared tasks and responsibilities

  • Communicate with Internal WebFX Teams (About 10% of your day)

    • Act as liaison between copywriters and marketers, offering support and resolving issues related to projects
    • Maintain clear communication with WebFX marketers regarding project progress and client needs

  The Benefits

  • Comprehensive, On-the-Job Training and Career Development

    • Initial "career kickstart" training to learn foundational hard skills over the first few months on the job
    • Ongoing advanced training sessions from industry experts as you progress further in your role
    • Career Growth and Upward Progression Paths
    • All our Jr-level roles represent the first step on an upward promotional path within WebFX
    • Merit-based promotions are abundant for new team members who meet or exceed performance metrics
    • Regular 1-on-1 check-ins with a manager to support career growth
    • Potential promotional path for Jr. Managing Editor of Client Content: Digital Content Specialist Digital Content Analyst Digital Content Consultant Lead Digital Content Consultant Sr. Digital Content Consultant Master Digital Content Consultant Digital Copywriting Team Lead

    • Compensation

      • $50,000 - $52,500 (potentially higher based on work experience)

    Meet WebFX

    We are a fast-growing company that has doubled in size over the past 5 years, with talented team members now based around the globe (and representing 18+ different countries!). While we are growing at a rapid rate, we are committed to growing strategically and sustainably, and that starts with growing our team of the #BestCoworkers - that’s where you come in!