Content Strategist

Peoria, IL (Unknown)

$50K/yr – $56K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive Discover Peoria’s content strategy as the primary content manager, guiding editorial planning, lifecycle management from concept to publication and ongoing optimization, and performance analysis across web pages, emails, and events in collaboration with the Marketing Director.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute an editorial content calendar that aligns with seasonal tourism campaigns, organizational priorities, and community events.
  • Work with the Marketing Director and team to delineate how stories/themes are told (website blog, video, photo, etc.).
  • Lead the full content lifecycle from concept development through publication, optimization, and ongoing performance evaluation.
  • Develop, write and publish web pages and e-blasts utilizing existing templates and assets while adhering to best practices.
  • Monitor and submit events to the Discover Peoria calendar of events.
  • Routinely audit existing website content for accuracy and considerations for SEO/AEO optimization.
  • Recommend new digital opportunities, website enhancements, and emerging storytelling formats that improve visitor engagement.
  • Monitor website analytics and content performance using Google Analytics and other reporting tools.
  • Track SEO and AEO performance and implement improvements.
  • Measure engagement across digital channels and adjust content strategy accordingly.

Requirements

  • Copy editing, writing and understanding tone and style for brand engagement.

Preferred

  • Experience in website management or content marketing preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, UX/UI, or similar preferred.
  • Copywriting and/or editing experience, a plus.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
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Discover Peoria

Our Mission is to promote the Peoria Area as a destination and contribute to the economic growth of the communities we represent. Through our tourism department, convention sales, sports and marketing, we are a one-stop-shop for discovering everything the Peoria area has to offer.

Peoria, Illinois, USA
32 employees (9 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~32

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
8 (25% of company)
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1