Content Department Manager

NUVEW Web Solutions; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NUVEW Web Solutions is seeking a Content Manager to lead a team of Website Content Specialists and to contribute as a hands-on writer and editor for client content across websites, blogs, newsletters, and campaigns.

The ideal candidate will have strong people-management skills, a track record of developing others, and the ability to improve workflows while ensuring high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment at NUVEW.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years of professional writing, editing, content marketing, or digital marketing experience.
• At least three years of direct people-management experience.
• Proven ability to coach, provide feedback, and develop employees.
• Experience leading through changes in technology, workflows, or priorities.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage, coach, mentor, and develop Content team.
• Review, edit, and approve client content and ensure deadlines.
• Create SEO-driven content for websites, blogs, newsletters, and campaigns.
• Maintain editorial guidelines, quality standards, and workflows.
• Collaborate with SEO, design, development, and account teams to align with client goals.
• Lead through evolving processes, technology, and priorities.

Skills

People management

Content writing

Editing

SEO

Project management

Communication

Strategy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Content Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Project Management Tools

Job description

NUVEW Web Solutions is seeking an experienced, strategic, and motivated Content Manager to lead our team of Website Content Specialists.

This is a people leadership position responsible for developing employees, maintaining exceptional quality standards, improving processes, and ensuring the team consistently delivers outstanding results for our clients. The Content Manager will directly supervise, coach, and develop the team while overseeing workflow, quality, deadlines, and overall team performance.

In addition to leading the department, this is a hands-on role. The Content Manager will review, edit, and approve content while also writing client content for websites, blogs, newsletters, email campaigns, and other marketing initiatives as needed to support workload demands and ensure deadlines are met.

The Content Manager will work closely with our Content Operations Strategists, who determine content topics and strategic direction, as well as our SEO, account management, design, and development teams to ensure content aligns with client goals and marketing strategies.

The ideal candidate is an experienced people manager and exceptional writer/editor who enjoys developing others, improving processes, and leading through change. They communicate with confidence, bring solutions, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Why Join NUVEW?

• Lead and shape an established content department.
• Develop a team of talented Website Content Specialists.
• Influence editorial standards, processes, and departmental growth.
• Collaborate with experienced SEO, design, development, and marketing professionals.
• Work in an environment where ideas, initiative, and problem-solving are valued.
• Help a growing company continue evolving its content and digital marketing services.

Team Leadership and Management

• Directly manage, coach, mentor, and develop Content team.
• Establish clear expectations, goals, quality standards, and performance requirements.
• Assign projects and balance workloads based on priorities, deadlines, capacity, and employee strengths.
• Monitor departmental productivity, accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, coaching sessions, and performance reviews.
• Provide clear, timely, and constructive feedback.
• Address employee performance and workplace concerns promptly, fairly, and professionally.
• Hold team members accountable while maintaining a respectful and supportive environment.
• Identify training and development opportunities.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training new team members.
• Build an engaged, collaborative, dependable, and results-oriented team.

Content Creation and Editing

• Research, write, revise, and edit content for clients across a variety of industries.
• Create SEO-driven content for websites, service and practice-area pages, blogs, newsletters, email campaigns, landing pages, and other marketing materials.
• Review, edit, and approve content before client delivery or publication.
• Revise client-provided content while maintaining the client's intended message and brand voice.
• Ensure content is accurate, original, well organized, easy to understand, and appropriate for its intended audience.
• Verify client-specific information, factual claims, terminology, calls to action, and other important details.
• Maintain strong standards for grammar, spelling, tone, formatting, and readability.
• Step in to complete writing and editing assignments when workload, staffing, or deadlines require additional support.
• Contribute to NUVEW's website content, blogs, newsletters, email campaigns, and other internal marketing initiatives.

Editorial Quality and Process Improvement

• Maintain strong editorial and quality-control standards across client accounts.
• Develop and improve writing guidelines, style guides, review procedures, and quality-assurance processes.
• Ensure content aligns with client goals, target audiences, brand standards, and account instructions.
• Identify recurring errors and address related training, communication, or workflow issues.
• Review client feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strengthen content workflows to improve quality and efficiency without creating unnecessary delays.
• Ensure quality standards remain consistent during high-volume periods and tight deadlines.

SEO and Digital Content

• Create and oversee content that supports search visibility, user engagement, and client marketing goals.
• Apply SEO best practices to website pages, blogs, headings, metadata, internal links, calls to action, and page structure.
• Collaborate with Content Operations Strategists and SEO team members to ensure content follows the assigned strategy.
• Monitor content performance and recommend improvements.
• Stay current on SEO practices, search behavior, content marketing, AI-assisted search, and digital publishing.
• Use AI and other content tools responsibly while independently verifying accuracy, originality, quality, and compliance with client instructions.

Workflow and Collaboration

• Manage multiple client projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Maintain visibility into departmental assignments, progress, corrections, and completion.
• Identify workflow bottlenecks, capacity concerns, unclear responsibilities, and recurring delays.
• Recommend and implement practical process improvements.
• Create and maintain procedures, checklists, training materials, and department documentation.
• Coordinate coverage during absences, vacations, staffing transitions, and high-volume periods.
• Communicate potential delays, challenges, and recommended solutions proactively.
• Work closely with Content Operations Strategists, account managers, strategists, developers, designers, and company leadership.
• Participate in internal planning and client meetings.
• Contribute recommendations during decision-making and help implement agreed-upon priorities.
• Lead the department through evolving processes, technology, and company priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years of professional writing, editing, content marketing, or digital marketing experience.
• At least three years of direct people-management experience.
• Proven experience supervising employees, including coaching, performance feedback, accountability, and employee development.
• Demonstrated ability to provide direct feedback, address performance concerns, and handle difficult employee conversations professionally.
• Experience leading employees through changes in technology, workflows, responsibilities, or company priorities.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, grammar, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of SEO content development and on-page optimization.
• Strong critical-thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Experience developing or improving editorial standards, workflows, or quality-control processes.
• Ability to balance client expectations, quality, productivity, deadlines, and business needs.
• Strong professional judgment, discretion, and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, content-management systems, and project-management platforms.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software, technology, and evolving workflows.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced people manager who also enjoys writing and editing.
• Leads by example and maintains the same standards expected of the team.
• Demonstrates initiative, ownership, and sound judgment.
• Brings recommendations and solutions when raising concerns.
• Communicates clearly and directly, including during challenging conversations.
• Holds employees accountable while treating them fairly and respectfully.
• Maintains high standards for quality, accuracy, and client service.
• Embraces change and helps employees successfully adapt.
• Builds trust through consistency, integrity, confidentiality, and follow-through.
• Thinks beyond individual assignments and considers what is best for the client, department, and company.
• Understands that successful leadership is measured by the development and performance of the team, not only individual work.

Success in This Role

• Build and maintain an engaged, dependable, and accountable content team.
• Improve the quality, accuracy, and consistency of client content.
• Ensure deadlines and productivity expectations are consistently met.
• Reduce recurring errors through stronger processes, training, and follow-up.
• Develop employees and strengthen their writing, editing, and professional judgment.
• Successfully guide the department through changing tools, processes, and priorities.
• Collaborate effectively with Content Operations Strategists and other departments.
• Improve efficiency without lowering quality.
• Communicate concerns early and bring thoughtful recommendations to leadership.
• Produce strong individual writing and editing work when department needs require hands‑on support.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, in-office position located in Crown Point, Indiana. This is not a remote or hybrid opportunity.

The responsibilities listed above represent the primary functions of the position but are not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may evolve based on client and business needs, so adaptability and a collaborative approach are important to success in this role.

Hiring Process Notice

As part of our hiring process, applicants are required to complete a skills assessment relevant to the position they are applying for. The assessment evaluates experience, technical ability, attention to detail, and overall fit for the role.

Completion is required for consideration. The assessment is unpaid and used solely for hiring evaluation. Results will be considered alongside interviews, experience, and other qualifications when making hiring decisions.