Content Specialist

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious business school in Chicago seeks an Assistant Director of Content to enhance global awareness through appealing and strategic content. This role requires a bachelor's degree in a writing-related field and 2–5 years of experience in content development. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams for content creation and ensuring website updates align with brand voice. A commitment to storytelling and a keen interest in digital trends are crucial for success. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in content development.
• Experience in a brand, agency, or publishing environment.
• Impeccable attention to detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop content that is engaging and brand-aligned.
• Ensuring content is up-to-date and making updates as needed.
• Contributing to storytelling on social media channels.

Skills

Content development

Social media trends

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a writing-related field

Tools

Sitecore

Marketo

Job description

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Senior Associate Director of Human Resources @ University of Chicago Booth School of Business

The Assistant Director of Content at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business helps to elevate Chicago Booth’s global awareness, lead generation, and faculty research across all of Booth’s marketing channels. In this junior-level role, they ensure content is strategic, engaging, creative, error-free, and communicated through Booth’s brand voice. The Assistant Director of Content has a passion for storytelling, leveraging data, and working collaboratively to craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences, from prospective students to alumni to global business leaders. As a key member of the Brand Team, the Assistant Director of Content fosters an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in support of Booth’s mission and values.

The compensation range for this position is $58K - $65K (depending on experience and skills).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate closely with Creative and Digital Teams to develop content that is engaging, brand-aligned, and strategically supports departmental objectives.
• Working alongside and reporting to the Director of Content, develop new pages and sections on chicagobooth.edu, from contributing to initial website content strategy to building out pages within our CMS, Sitecore, helping to ensure web pages meet best practices for content, SEO, and overall digital engagement.
• Proactively ensure content across chicagobooth.edu is up-to-date and make updates as needed. Works closely with the Director of Content on the content governance of Booth’s website. Makes daily updates to chicagobooth.edu.
• Contribute regularly to Booth’s storytelling efforts on its enterprise social media channels, from brainstorming new tactics to interviewing students, alumni, and faculty, to writing content.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a writing-related field—such as journalism, English, or communications—is required.
• Between 2–5 years of experience in content development with a brand, agency, or in a publishing environment. Previous work in higher education or other nonprofit space a plus.
• Experience working in content management systems, including web content management systems, social platforms, email platforms, and other systems. Sitecore and/or Marketo experience a plus.
• A passion for storytelling and developing new ways to tell stories for a global brand is required.
• Strong interest in social media and digital trends required.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills required.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work both independently and as part of a team is required.
• Ability to handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.
• Impeccable and proven attention to detail skills required. Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style preferred.

“The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email [e-mail] with their request.”

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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