Content Marketing Specialist (Fixed Term)

StepStone Group • Needham, MA

3h

About The Position

This posting is for a fixed term contract, estimated at 12 months, working a full-time schedule.
The Content Marketing Specialist plays a pivotal role in shaping and elevating our brand’s voice through strategic content curation, editing, and creation. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the highest editorial standards across a variety of channels and content formats — newsletters, PR, whitepaper, and webinars. The specialist will also drive content operations and support long-term content planning, contributing to both our thought leadership and our marketing objectives.

Requirements

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in content management systems and SEO tools.
• Creative thinker with the ability to generate innovative ideas.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in content marketing.
• Strong project management skills; able to prioritize and execute multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills; comfortable working with subject matter experts and executives.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 0-2+ years of experience in content marketing, editorial, or communications roles.
• Proficiency with content management systems, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and webinar platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with labor market or economic topics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, engaging content for Appcast channels, including website, blog, social media, newsletters, and more.
• Author new blog posts and develop derivative content for web publication on a frequent basis, translating complex insights into accessible, engaging narratives for our recruitment audiences.
• Support the development of editorial calendars and content plans that outline key themes, topics, and timelines.
• Partner with Sr. Manager to conduct content audits and analysis to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and analyze content performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of content initiatives.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining the internal Marketing SharePoint page to ensure all information is current and accessible to the team.
• Optimize content for search engines and user experience.
• Draft compelling webinar abstracts to drive registration and engagement.
• Draft & publish social posts on Appcast organic social channels including LinkedIn and Meta/Instagram
• Collaborate with our Sr. Manager on the organic social calendar with a forward-thinking approach that focuses on highlighting the key messages and market offerings at the right time.
• Participate in weekly PR calls, capturing key action items and following up to ensure completion of deliverables.
• Share media coverage across internal Slack channels to help share team wins, recognize Appcast thought leaders, and keep stakeholders informed of key press mentions
• Support the monthly “Jobs Day” content editing in partnership with our Data & Insights team, including pre-pitch and pitch copy/content developed by our internal subject matter experts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees