Content Strategist-Remote

Perficient is excited to offer a career opportunity for a Content Strategist, working remotely from any location in the continental US (with the ability to work within EST or CST business hours). You will join Perficient's Digital Marketing group, report to a Content Lead, and serve as a consultant on enterprise client accounts.

The Content Strategist will drive project teams toward successful organic search program delivery, including but not limited to: executing on-page SEO, interlinking, and backlink audits; conducting keyword research and SERP analysis; optimizing metadata, title tags, and meta descriptions; overseeing organic SEO content creation and link building campaigns. They may also be asked to engage in omnichannel marketing strategy efforts, email marketing strategy, and information architecture and taxonomy projects.

The ideal candidate will seamlessly blend strong client management skills with content strategy expertise, rooted in a sound understanding of organic SEO best practices as well as client target audiences, competitive market dynamics, digital marketing strategies, and business goals. A cultural fit on this team requires an agile intellect, a willingness to stretch, fast-paced creativity, and a passion for all things content marketing.

Application requirement: The hiring team will review up to three work samples, which should reflect final content strategy deliverables, incorporating underlying artifacts and a presentation narrative

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

• Leading or co-leading client engagements that include organic search campaign development, search engine optimization, on-page content optimization, and performance analysis and reporting.
• Developing content strategies and programs in collaboration with the client, other internal stakeholders, and lines of business on program execution. In doing so, you will act as trusted adviser on content efforts, leveraging insights about their business challenges and opportunities as inputs.
• Recommending new initiatives that drive future client growth, and provide an experience that culminates in innovative, results-oriented work product.
• Delivering content programs and projects on time and on budget. Critical to this position is your ability to analyze project requirements, organize and prioritize tasks, identify risks early, and manage the content program process efficiently.
• Providing direction and oversight to multidisciplinary team members supporting content program execution, and guiding their efforts through the entire project lifecycle.
• 6+ years of experience managing corporate and/or client complex content marketing programs.
• Proven ability to develop and manage digital content programs through the entire project lifecycle, including strategy, keyword research and SERP analysis, execution, reporting, and maintenance.
• Experience working with clients and/or internal stakeholders to develop content program plans, creative briefs, and professional communications.
• Proven success managing and delivering content programs with a data-driven approach, and general experience applying those capabilities within different web environments, such as content management systems, marketing automation systems, and mobile apps.
• Experience setting and communicating priorities to project teams, while managing multiple, often fast-paced projects simultaneously.
• Client-centric work ethic and ability to motivate and foster a sense of teamwork among project team members and the client.
• The professionalism, confidence, and attention to detail necessary to earn the respect of client executives, peers, and project team members.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $45,000 to $101,000. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

“Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed”.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

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