Deputy Editor/SR Content Strategist

Key-Enterprises-LL; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Additional benefits

Job summary

MSP Communications’ The Agency at MSP seeks a Deputy Editor/Senior Content Strategist to manage a monthly banking publication and other financial services projects. You’ll lead content ideation, edit and write as needed, and coordinate with clients, freelancers, and interns. Familiarity with AP Style and SEO is essential.

Strong writing and editing skills, detail orientation, and ability to juggle multiple issues are required. This hybrid role is based in Minnesota with in-office days as needed.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years writing/editing in a publishing or content agency setting.
• Familiar with AP Style and digital/content production workflows.
• Experience with SEO/AEO/GEO and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day publication management under the Executive Editor.
• Lead ideation for front-of-book and back-of-book content and features.
• Build assignment letters, assign to writers, and edit for voice and accuracy.
• Write articles as needed and maintain pitches database.
• Communicate with clients via email, Teams, and in person.

Skills

Writing

Editing

SEO

Content strategy

Project management

AP Style

Client communication

Team coordination

Tools

InDesign

CMS

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Agency at MSP, the content agency of MSP Communications, is a team of editors, strategists, designers and marketers who create award-winning content for some of the most influential brands in the world. From screen to page, we’re experts at producing content that grabs attention and gets results.We’re seeking a Deputy Editor/Senior Content Strategist for a monthly banking publication and other financial services projects as needed.Reporting to a Content Director, our ideal candidate is personable, detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple issues and projects at once, strong writing and editing skills, experience with SEO/AEO/GEO, and familiarity with and interest in banking and other aspects of financial services, including personal finance.ResponsibilitiesDay-to-Day Publication Management: Overseen by the Executive Editor, you’ll keep the magazine running month to month, working with the Associate Editor and content interns.Creative Ideation: You’ll take the lead on ideating engaging and relevant front-of-book and back-of-book content and support the Executive Editor in ideating features and other articles. You’ll also maintain the database of pitches from writers.Content Production: You’ll build assignment letters, assign them to freelance and internal writers, edit content to ensure consistent voice, tone and factual accuracy, and write articles as needed.Client Communication: You’ll be comfortable communicating with clients via email, on Teams calls and in person.Digital Assets: You will write a bimonthly email newsletter, optimize each month’s articles for search, maintain the LinkedIn account, and perform quality checks on content uploaded into our CMS.5-7 years writing and editing in a publishing and/or content agency settingWell-versed in both digital and print content development, distribution and performanceFamiliar with AP StyleExperience working with clientsAbility to provide clear direction and manage freelance writersExperience with InDesign appreciated but not requiredSalary$60,000-65,000, depending on experience and qualifications.Benefits and compensationWe recognize that employees are our greatest assets, and we provide them with a competitive compensation package which includes a wide range of attractive benefits including medical, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and holidays as well as additional optional benefits.MSP Communications is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.This is a hybrid role with some in-office days or meetings required. Applicants should reside in Minnesota.