Digital Content Lead & Website Optimization

Socket.dev; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Digital Content Manager to lead, maintain and optimize our websites and digital content platforms from our Rolling Meadows, IL office.

You will manage day-to-day content, publish with WordPress, apply HTML/CSS updates, ensure accessibility and SEO best practices, and partner with IT and external vendors to implement enhancements and resolve issues.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in digital content management or web production.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Hands-on experience with WordPress or similar content management system.
• Working knowledge of HTML/CSS and web analytics like Google Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day website content across organizational websites and platforms.
• Create, edit, format and publish web content using WordPress and other content management systems.
• Use HTML and CSS to support content updates and troubleshoot routine formatting, layout and display issues.
• Maintain high standards for website accuracy, consistency, functionality and overall user experience.
• Conduct routine website quality assurance and functionality reviews to identify broken links, outdated content, display issues and other website problems.
• Support website accessibility and ensure digital content follows established accessibility standards and best practices.
• Implement SEO best practices, including page titles, metadata, headings, internal linking, content structure and on-page optimization.
• Support evolving GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and AI search strategies to improve visibility and discoverability.
• Monitor website traffic, engagement, acquisition and user behavior using Google Analytics and other digital tools.
• Develop regular website performance reports and translate analytics into actionable recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve website navigation, content organization, search performance, conversions and overall user experience.
• Support website redesigns, migrations, platform upgrades and other major digital initiatives.
• Coordinate website content and digital requirements across marketing, communications, membership, education and other departments.
• Translate business and program needs into clear website requirements and solutions.
• Work with internal IT resources and external web development, hosting and technology partners to troubleshoot issues and implement enhancements.
• Manage website content workflows, intake processes, publishing schedules and documentation.
• Ensure website content aligns with organizational brand, editorial and accessibility standards.
• Assist with digital campaigns, landing pages and other web-based initiatives as needed.
• Stay current on digital content, SEO/GEO, accessibility, analytics, CMS and web publishing best practices.

Skills

WordPress

HTML/CSS

SEO

Google Analytics

Editing

Project management

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WordPress

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Digital Content Manager to lead, maintain and optimize our websites and digital content platforms from our Rolling Meadows, IL office.

You will manage day-to-day content, publish with WordPress, apply HTML/CSS updates, ensure accessibility and SEO best practices, and partner with IT and external vendors to implement enhancements and resolve issues.