Content Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title:

Content Specialist

Position Type:

Full-Time

Clearance:

No requirement

Location:

Huntsville, AL - Remote may be considered

Salary*:

$50,000 - $70,000

*Dependent upon qualifications

Summit 7 is here to rise above the ordinary. The work we do here goes far beyond day-to-day projects - it further protects the US defense industrial base from cyber threats, fosters thought leadership, and creates growth opportunities. Our support staff, sales team and technicians are all coming together to make a difference. We also recognize that you're a person with life beyond work, that's why we invest in these meaningful health and welfare benefits:

• Excellent health/dental benefits from BCBS
• See into the future with our luxurious VSP vision benefits
• Prepare for the long-haul courtesy of our 401k with company matching
• Unlimited mobile phone plan
• 10 days' vacation, 7 days sick time
• Bonuses and salary increase potential via our certifications plan

We do cool work here, defying expectations by simply being who we are - each of us makes an impact.

Essential Functions

The senior content developer will join our growing content creation team and is responsible for writing creative and compelling content for unique audiences across many formats and delivery vehicles. This content needs to align with Summit 7's corporate messaging, Microsoft branding and standards, and specific audience needs. The ideal candidate must be an exceptional writer, interviewer, collaborator, editor, and passionate about developing effective content.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the marketing team to research, develop and create marketing content targeted at various stages of the cloud journey and compliance requirements
• Meet with the evangelism, digital marketing, and creative teams to ideate and define content goals
• Ability to write content for multiple platforms including blogs, landing pages, white papers, solution briefs, infographics, digital, etc.
• Research content and industry trends to ensure that content is relevant and appealing to multiple personas
• Ensure that SEO and SMO strategies are effectively implemented across all written content.
• Help proofread, edit and finalize materials submitted, ensuring it is on-message and falls within Summit 7's brand and voice
• Collaborate with SEO team to incorporate keywords and topics that should be used to improve and maximize search results
• Regularly interview internal and external subject matter experts to create content for publication online and in print
• Work closely with the content strategy team to maintain and optimize collateral inventory
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience in a content marketing or technical writing role within one or more of the following industries: business-to-business technology, software, IT consulting, cybersecurity, and DoD contracting
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of writing for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and developing content for search engines
• Familiarity with content management systems such as Hubspot, Marketo, Pardot, or similar inbound marketing software
• Exceptional written and verbal skills required with the ability to provide two published examples of personally written content around technology and business solutions showing how this piece of content performed from an SEO perspective
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally across sales, marketing & product marketing organizations
• Flexible and willing to take on new projects
• Excellent time management skills, including prioritizing, scheduling, and adapting to changing market and organizational dynamics
• Ability to take complex concepts and bring them to life in an easy-to-understand, conversational style
• Excellent grammar skills with impeccable attention to detail
• Experience in enterprise software, cybersecurity, preferably security and/or identity and access management, SaaS knowledge a plus

*Additional preference may be given to individuals holding a master's degree or in pursuit of a degree within the broader fields of Communications and/or Business

Export Control Notice: This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of national origin or immigration status. If a candidate does not meet the definition of a "U.S. Person" (as defined in 22 CFR § 120.15), the company will assess whether an export license is required. If a license is required, any offer of employment will be contingent upon the candidate's eligibility for, and the company's ability to obtain, such a license in accordance with U.S. law. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, and refugees.

Work Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. The person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. May occasionally need to position self to maintain computers, including under the desks and in the server closet. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these solutions.

Summit 7 Systems is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and an alcohol and drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Summit 7 Systems requires background investigations. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the results of a reference/background check. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening.