Content Marketing Specialist

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a Content Marketing Specialist at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area to create blog content and long-form articles that explain Garmin products and marketing stories aligned with Garmin objectives.

You will own ideas from conception to publication and help readers understand complex topics under deadlines. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Marketing or Journalism and at least 2 years of professional writing/editing, strong English, AP style, SEO awareness,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Journalism, or related field with 2+ years of journalism/marketing experience.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience writing and editing both long and short form content.
• Understanding of content marketing strategy and implementation.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• SEO awareness and Google Analytics familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop original concepts for Garmin blog posts to attract readers.
• Oversee story ideas from conception to publication and coordinate with departments.
• Determine topics aligned with Garmin objectives for readership growth.
• Optimize content for search engines and performance.
• Interview internal and external sources and apply AP style.
• Manage Garmin blog content library for accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate on integrated campaigns across blog, PR, social, and email.
• Manage multiple time-sensitive projects and set priorities.

Skills

Journalism experience

Content writing

SEO knowledge

AP style familiarity

Editorial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Journalism

Tools

WordPress

Sprinklr

MS Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Content Marketing Specialist at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for demonstrating creativity in your portfolio and a proven ability to write for traditional media outlets and digital mediums. This role also must have the ability to operate independently to contribute to the Garmin.com blog by generating original ideas and completing stories to help readers understand Garmin products, features, and marketing stories in alignment with Garmin business objectives. In addition, this position must be comfortable discussing and developing big-picture content strategy and able to digest complex information, transforming it into easy-to-understand articles or long-form content for readers with required attention to detail and the ability to work under deadlines.

Essential Functions

• Develop original and creative concepts for blog posts designed to attract new and existing Garmin customers
• Independently oversee a story idea from conception to publication, including initial research, producing creative copy, and guiding it through the editing and approval process to build for publication while collaborating with other departments to ensure promotion and maximum readership
• Utilize a thorough understanding of Garmin's business segments and marketing objectives to determine without management direction which topics are chosen for coverage to attract readership
• Analyze and develop a plan to optimize content for maximum performance on search engines like Google
• Act as a Garmin 'reporter' conducting interviews with both internal and external parties, following through on "leads," and developing stories that adhere to Associate Press (AP) style
• Manage the library of content currently existing on the Garmin.com blog to ensure accuracy, timeliness, relevance, and updated marketing objectives as well as exercise independent judgment to analyze and assess content, develop a plan of action, and then edit and remove content as appropriate
• Collaborate with other departments to recommend, develop, and execute integrated content campaigns inclusive of blog, PR, social and eblast as assigned
• Independently manage multiple time sensitive projects simultaneously, using discretion to establish priorities and triage urgent matters
• Complete other Garmin.com duties as assigned by the Content Marketing Manager

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Journalism, or related field AND a minimum of 2 years of demonstrated professional experience as a journalist, communications strategist, marketing specialist, writer, or content curator
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated aptitude and experience writing and editing both long and short form content
• Demonstrated understanding of content marketing strategy and implementation
• Proven ability to work on deadlines
• Experience optimizing content, taking GEO/SEO and Google Analytics into consideration
• Strong passion for Garmin business and products
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Sprinklr, WordPress or other content management software
• Understanding of web publishing requirements
• Must possess demonstrated editorial mindset with an ability to predict audience preferences
• Must possess excellent communication and writing skills in the English language

Desired Qualifications

• Owner of previous published writing samples

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits