The Content Editor is responsible for daily production of multiple branded projects, ensuring all content meets established quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in both content marketing and project-management, but also possess the ability to work intensely and efficiently with external clients and freelancers. This person must be proactive, have a strong attention to detail and a passion for the editorial process.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a driven and highly-motivated team to support content production and delivery of content — typically at scale — for Hawke Media’s clientele
• Create guidelines, define editorial direction, source and manage (qualified) writers and editors from our proprietary network of freelancers, facilitate content production and perform other duties to support successful creation of high-quality content on deadline.
• Meticulously track content production
• Research a broad range of subjects to create specialized content requirements in a wide array of lifestyle verticals
• Thoroughly review, assess and edit articles to ensure accuracy and consistency 
• Confirm content meets both Hawke Media’s and each client’s individual standards as well as voice & style guides.
• Brainstorm content ideas, topics and titles (often in conjunction with SEO insights)
• Work closely with internal departments (i.e., editorial, design, strategy, SEO, sales and marketing) to develop, produce, package and deliver content

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, marketing, communications or related field preferred; minimum of 2 years content marketing experience (for brands) with a strong writing and editing background
• At least 1 year project management experience (at the brand or agency level preferred)
• At least 2 years editorial experience (preferably in digital media)
• Ability to think creatively and brainstorm out-of-the-box content solutions that support business objectives and address client’s needs
• Experience with multiple formats (e.g., articles, listicles, blogs, infographics)
• Solid Microsoft Office Skills, data management, PowerPoint and Excel experience needed
• Proficiency in various tools: Google Analytics and AP style (SEMrush and AhRefs a plus)
• Experience working with freelancers, making assignments, tracking, providing feedback and managing invoices for payment
• Ability to balance several projects at once while working in a deadline-driven environment 
• Efficient, accurate, organized, dependable and detail-oriented
• Flexibility with rapidly changing priorities and customer needs
• Experience with content management systems and online publishing tools is a plus
• Understanding of social media, especially Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
• Familiarity with basic SEO concepts, including the role content creation plays in a sites' organic search traffic
• Self–starter with strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating in a team environment
• Proficient understanding of the digital marketing space
• BrightEdge experience is a plus!

Hawke was founded on the idea that every modern business needs a CMO-level expert to lead and develop its digital marketing efforts. We customize data-driven, performance-focused solutions to help launch, scale, and invigorate businesses of all sizes, industries, and revenue models. We’re shifting the agency paradigm by putting client success ahead of our own, giving every brand that partners with us the opportunity to truly soar.

We believe fostering a dynamic, collaborative atmosphere starts with employee satisfaction. We go on company-wide trips, drink cold brew and kombucha on tap, and host “the best damn happy hours in the city” at our HQ in West LA. We offer complete benefits to our employees as well, including medical, dental, and life, plus 401K matching, equity sharing, and company-wide open vacation without a limit on days! 

Most importantly, and at our core, Hawke believes in IQ + EQ + AQ. Intelligence, empathy, and adaptability are the defining characteristics of our people, partners, and clients, and we believe they are paramount for creating success across every industry and vertical. 

Ready to be at the forefront of global digital marketing? Then come join our nest and soar with the Hawke family!