NinjaTrader is hiring: Content Marketing Associate in Chicago
NinjaTrader, Chicago, IL, US
Job Description
JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD
Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're on a mission to empower traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it? We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence.
Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Over the last 20 years, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. In the last 5 years alone, our user base has grown by 400% to over 2 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide.
But we're not stopping there. We're constantly evolving, pushing boundaries, and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools, real-time support, and a community of like-minded traders.
So, why work at NinjaTrader? Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be true? Take it from our employees.
Join us as we redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and continue our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform in the world.
What you'll do:
Are you an ambitious individual with a knack for creativity? Are you passionate about working cross-functionally and applying your skills in content, design, and compliance? If so, we want you on our Content Marketing Team!
We're NinjaTrader, a fintech company that moves fast, thinks big, and innovates, while ensuring compliance along the way.
As our Content Marketing Associate, you'll help keep the content machine running smoothly. You'll get to apply a blend of technical skills, marketing knowledge, and project management capabilities to serve an exciting and growing user base of futures traders and those new to futures. The ideal candidate will have solid project management and communication skills, be highly organized, and know how to create compelling content that adheres to brand guidelines—especially within the fintech space. Basic SEO knowledge for effective content management is preferred.
In this role, you will be a:
- Content Wizard: Brainstorm and craft blog posts, ads, emails, and other marketing materials that make futures feel fresh. Proofread, edit, and polish content to ensure it's on brand, clear, and typo-free. Work closely with Marketing and Content to keep web content up-to-date, relevant, and optimized for SEO. Assist with creating new content for the website or auditing existing content for improvements
- B2B Superhero: Manage new vendor product listings for our B2B arm, write and publish blog posts for the NinjaTrader Ecosystem, and assist with marketing vendor event recordings and vendor promotions via our Ecosystem website and newsletters
- Compliance Whisperer: Navigate our submission process to run content through legal and regulatory review, editing based on feedback to ensure compliance-approved content on digital platforms
- Admin Advantage: Organize content, manage schedules, track projects, and ensure smooth progress to keep the content calendar on track
- Reporting & Research Rover: Pull data for monthly reports and utilize data tracking skills
- Cross-team Collaborator: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align the content team and meet deadlines
What you'll need:
- 3-5+ years of experience in content marketing or a related field
- BA in marketing or equivalent work experience
- Ability to work in a high-performing, fast-paced environment and pivot to ad hoc tasks as needed
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills
- Critical thinker with strong problem-solving and research abilities
- Team player mentality
Bonus points for:
- An understanding of the financial and investment industries
Our Core Benefits Include:
- Hybrid Schedule with Extra Remote Flexibility (Totalling over 55% remote time)
- Generous PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
- 1 Service Day Annually
- 401k with 3.5% Company Match
- Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Transit and Parking
- Gym Membership
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.