Content Strategist

Hurrdat; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

No Policy Vacation Policy

Flexible Schedule (hybrid schedule/½-<

Job summary

Hurrdat, a Lincoln, Nebraska-based media, marketing and entertainment agency, is seeking a content strategist to create engaging copy for websites, blogs, and campaigns. The role involves writing high-quality content, researching brand-aligned keywords, and coordinating with multiple teams to meet SEO and local marketing goals.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and proven writing/editing experience, plus a willingness to stay current with digital marketing trends.

Qualifications

• Degree in Advertising, Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• Experience in content creation, copywriting, editing, or similar marketing position.
• Some familiarity with SEO-driven keyword research preferred.
• Strong editing skills used to review own work for spelling and grammar, word choice, organization, and formatting.
• Outstanding creative, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to stay up-to-date on digital marketing offerings and trends.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality content in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Research client branding, industry, and competitive keywords to produce content that fulfills search engine optimization and local search marketing goals
• Collaborate with other teams to develop and execute content marketing efforts
• Conduct outreach to promote content among top domains and social influencers
• Ensure content adheres to both client project and agency standards

Skills

Content creation

Copywriting

Editing

SEO keyword research

Creative collaboration

Organization

Problem-solving

Digital marketing trends

Education

Advertising, Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing (degree)

Job description

About Hurrdat:

Hurrdat is a one-of-a-kind media, marketing, and entertainment agency.

We were founded in Lincoln, Nebraska as a small team of two in 2010, offering social media services to brands and athletes. After a decade of growth later we have grown to be a uniquely well-rounded marketing and advertising agency with in-house media, sports, entertainment, and film divisions.

Mergers and acquisitions over the years (with B2 Interactive, Disconnected Media, Digital Hero Films, Victory Fighting Championship, Hail Varsity, and Parkville Media) have grown our team to over 150 people.

We serve over 200 clients who collectively operate in 8 countries, including 43 states in the United States. Our clients range from local businesses just starting to build their brand and online presence to enterprise organizations.

About the role:

We are seeking a content strategist to create compelling short-form and long-form copy for a variety of clients and content marketing platforms. This includes writing website content, blog posts, and other marketing and advertising copywriting work. Your work will need to engage each defined target audience and separate clients from the competition while adhering to established keyword research strategies. This role reports directly to the Content Director.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Write high-quality content in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Research client branding, industry, and competitive keywords to produce content that fulfills search engine optimization and local search marketing goals
• Collaborate with other teams to develop and execute content marketing efforts
• Conduct outreach to promote content among top domains and social influencers
• Ensure content adheres to both client project and agency standards

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Degree in Advertising, Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
• Experience in content creation, copywriting, editing, or similar marketing position
• Some familiarity with SEO-driven keyword research preferred
• Strong editing skills used to review own work for spelling and grammar, word choice, organization, and formatting
• Outstanding creative, collaboration, and teamwork skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to stay up-to-date on digital marketing offerings and trends

Candidates must submit two writing samples to be considered. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background check.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work is normally performed in a typical office environment.
• Will lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds using safe and proper lifting methods.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• \"No Policy\" Vacation Policy
• Flexible Schedule (hybrid schedule/half day on Fridays)

Hurrdat is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.