Codal is hiring: Senior Content Writer in Chicago
Codal, Chicago, IL, United States, 60290
Job Description
An Introduction to Codal
Codal is an award-winning web design and development consultancy that helps enterprise organizations solve complex problems and accelerate growth through elegant, data-driven digital solutions. Our areas of expertise include application modernization, eCommerce, UX/UI design, product strategy, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.
At Codal, you'll collaborate with some of the most innovative organizations in the world and work on cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of design and software development. You'll also be part of a community that promotes long-term success, not just for our clients but for each other. We'll help you develop a professional roadmap that takes your career to new heights.
Who you'll be working with
We are seeking a highly-skilled content writer to join our marketing team. The candidate will pitch and author blog posts, white-papers, newsletters, case studies, videos, eBooks, proposals, and other short- and long-form digital content related to design and development in support of Codal's internal marketing efforts. With veritable experience writing for a B2B audience while adhering to SEO guidelines, our ideal candidate will use their technical knowledge to author actionable, engaging content and ultimately grow Codal's audience.
What you'll be doing
- Research, develop, strategize, author, edit, and monitor blog posts, articles, reviews, case studies, and other short- and long-form digital content
- Conduct thorough keyword research and use SEO best practices to increase website traffic
- Develop content in various media forms (video, podcast, newsletters, etc.) for maximum visibility, with consistent voice across all documentation
- Author accompanying social copy for all content posted to Codal's social channels
- Contribute to the blogs of Codal's co-marketing partners and industry publications
- Monitor the performance of all publicly-posted content and generating articles accordingly
- Collaborate with internal SMEs to develop technical content that is clear, descriptive, and user-oriented
- Write concise, easy-to-understand documentation that simplifies complex technical concepts into content consumable by all skill levels and roles
- Assist in the development of Codal's broader content marketing strategy
- Review and edit documentation drafts contributed by peers or others outside of Codal
- Contribute to or lead strategic quarterly documentation initiatives to enhance our process, our website, and our content
What you'll need to be successful (Requirements)
- 4+ years of verifiable experience in content and copywriting, preferably on technical topics including but not limited to tech manuals, api documentation, tech workflows, confluence and JIRA
- Previous experience with a building and/or executing a content marketing strategy
- Advanced knowledge of SEO and copywriting strategies
- Proficiency with Hubspot, Google Suite, Sanity (preferred)
Need another reason to hit the "apply" button?
- Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees, and offices in the US, UK, and India
- We regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work
- Office snacks and drinks + a fancy Bevi water machine with flavored water
- We offer Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and many more insurance types
- Employer 401k match - 4%
- A recreational group that regularly competes in city leagues for softball and volleyball
- An office in the heart of downtown Chicago with a gym, food court, Walgreens, rooftop bar, outdoor sports court, and other amenities
- Working hybrid for in-person collaboration and sprint-planning days
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At Codal, we are committed to equal employment opportunities 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.