Content Marketing Manager

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The Job Details are as follows:

The Content Marketing Manager is a creative powerhouse responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing content that connects OCLCs marketing, product, membership, and research initiatives into a unified brand story. This role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution to craft compelling content that elevates brand perception, drives engagement, and enhances customer experience.

Content Development & Execution

• Conceptualize and create high-impact content that supports OCLCs brand, products, and services.
• Develop and refine copy for various channels, including print collateral, web pages, presentations, social media, blogs, and campaign assets.
• Translate complex product details and technical insights into compelling, audience-friendly narratives.
• Maintain consistency in voice, tone, and messaging across all content touchpoints.
• Identify opportunities to repurpose high-performing content across multiple channels.

Strategic Planning & Brand Storytelling

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align content with business objectives and marketing goals.
• Act as a strategic partner to product marketing, contributing to positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies.
• Develop creative briefs and strategy documents that guide content initiatives.

Quality Control & Content Governance

• Ensure all content meets brand standards, editorial guidelines, and marketing objectives.
• Partner with design teams to develop on-brand templates and assets.
• Edit content for clarity, grammar, voice, and engagement.

Social & Digital Content Management

• Support OCLCs social media presence by crafting and curating engaging content.
• Monitor brand mentions and industry conversations to inform content strategy.
• Respond to inquiries and manage engagement across social platforms.

Qualifications -

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience in creative concept development, copywriting, and content strategy.
• Strong storytelling skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives that engage diverse audiences.
• 5+ years of experience in content marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Ability to translate complex technical or scholarly information into engaging, reader-friendly content.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams while maintaining a proactive, independent approach to work.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Familiarity with content management systems, SEO principles, and analytics tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in journalism, creative writing, or marketing strategy.
• Experience working in an in-house or creative agency environment
• Experience in B2B and/or B2C content marketing.
• Knowledge of academic, library, or research-oriented industries.
• Familiarity with social media management and digital marketing tools.

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

ADA/EAA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.