Content Writer and Project Manager

OTTAWAY COMMUNICATIONS INC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

OTTAWAY COMMUNICATIONS INC in Troy, MI seeks a Content Marketing Associate who combines strong writing with client management and SEO strategy. The role is on-site and involves daily interaction with client owners, plus content marketing, digital and social media, and project coordination.

You will handle 8–10 national accounts, write website pages, blogs, posts, scripts, emails, and meeting notes, and collaborate with teams using project tools in a fast-paced office environment.

Qualifications

• A college degree is encouraged; equivalent work experience accepted.
• Proficiency in English writing and research for SEO content.
• Typing speed and accuracy required.

Responsibilities

• Manage 8–10 client accounts and coordinate projects.
• Create web pages, blogs, social posts, scripts, and emails.
• Maintain professional client communications and timelines.

Skills

Strong writing

Client management

SEO strategy

Content marketing

Education

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICANTS WHO HAVE

(1) A BACKGROUND IN ENGLISH OR JOURNALISM AND

(2) GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE AT LEAST A YEAR

(3) AND CAN WORK ON-SITE WILL BE CONSIDERED

This is a multifaceted position involving

• content writing,
• client management, and
• strategy related to Search Engine Optimization.

This position requires previous office experience and the ability to talk intelligently with a client. We are looking for someone located within a reasonable commute from Troy, MI, as this is an on-site position.

THE EMPLOYER:

• We are a full-service advertising agency with a focus on Search Engine Optimization, located in Troy near Somerset Mall.
• Our over 30 years of service to clients of all sizes across the United States has propelled us to a leadership position among agencies in Metro Detroit and the nation as a true pioneer in SEO and Digital Advertising.
• Please visit our websites and review our company and our past work at: DetroitSEOCompany.com, MarketersForMovers.com, DetroitWebsiteDesign.com, SuperiorHomeServicesMarketing.com, CosmeticSurgeryMarketers.com and Ottaway.net.

THE POSITION:

We define a "Content Marketing Associate" as a multitasker with a strong background in writing and an ability to converse with our clients who are multimillionaire owners of independent businesses.

• This is an important position in the agency as you will be involved in the day-to-day management of about 8-10 clients located throughout the country.
• This includes content marketing, digital and social media, client contact, and project management.
• This does require a level of maturity, as well as familiarity with an office environment.

THE TYPICAL DAY:

• With the help of our project management system, Notion, you will be responsible for the management of your accounts with the goal of getting each client more sales leads for the profitability of their businesses.
• Your success is tied to the number of leads the clients receive from their websites each week.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• This is a position that requires the ability to multitask and the discipline to stay on top of your tasks.
• You must love writing and be prepared to write new website pages, blogs, social media posts, and scripts for our videos, as well as emails, owner strategy meeting notes, and letters for our clients.
• Our business is now 90% Internet, 10% traditional.

REQUIREMENTS:

• English composition skills are vital. All content is researched in several of the most technical SEO and content databases in the world. We only do world-class work!
• A college degree is encouraged, however equivalent work experience is accepted.
• Proficiency in Google Docs and Sheets is helpful.
• Proficiency in touch typing is required; that is to say, you must be able to type without looking at the keyboard.

A short English composition writing sample will be given to all who are invited to interview in person. Note that this is a non-smoking and drug-free workplace.

Industry

• Advertising Services

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

• Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Office: 1 year (Required)
• Writing skills: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Troy, MI 48084 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Troy, MI 48084 (Required)

Work Location: In person