Content Strategist

Kansas City, MO (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive omnichannel content strategy and social programs for a brand, with a channel-agnostic mandate and cross-functional implementation.

  • Own the development of an omnichannel content strategy and social playbook.
  • Must-have: 2–5 years in omnichannel content, agency experience.
  • Standout: Proven collaboration with PR, creators and data-driven campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Understand human problems, identify opportunities and develop a clear, strategic and channel-agnostic vision for how content can address human needs and meet business objectives
  • Audit competitor content activities to inform of “white space” opportunities and unfulfilled needs in the market
  • Through a strong understanding of the client’s brand and goals, create a social playbook with key content pillars, channel strategy and executional direction
  • Provide recommendations for content through conversation listening, keyword analysis and website and social auditing
  • Stay informed on content, website, social and paid media trends, algorithm changes and tools; educate internal teams and clients of important changes
  • Develop impactful influencer campaigns and strategies in partnership with the public relations team
  • Create content calendars aligning moments that matter to an audience with client’s message

Requirements

  • 2-5 years of professional experience, with 2+ years developing and implementing omnichannel content strategies
  • Some agency experience
  • Have professional familiarity and comfort with social media platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok and X with examples of how they’ve leveraged these platforms for results
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation experience
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team, understanding how to navigate interdepartmental projects and add value to team outputs
  • Ambitious in keeping up with the industry and educating on best practices to internal and external teams

Preferred

  • Experience in B2B a plus, including a creative mindset to navigating B2B challenges, regulatory concerns (if/when applicable), and stakeholder management
  • Knowledge of social media activation tools like Sprout, Sprinklr, Infegy, Hoosuite, Meltwater, BrandWatch, Rival IQ, Metricool or similar
  • Experience in working with influencers or developing influencer strategies
  • Experience working with subject-matter and channel experts as well as other advertising and marketing disciplines, including Creative, Analytics, Web/Digital Experience Development, Media and PR
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to navigate multiple clients and team priorities with ease
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Signal Theory

Signal Theory is a brand development, marketing and design firm with offices in Kansas City and Wichita. Our job is to help people and brands connect in ways that mean something, which is more complicated than it sounds. But it starts with something very small – the act of signaling. Something every living organism, no matter the size or complexity – does each and every day, a million times over. Sometimes the signals are loud and clear. Sometimes they are subconscious and require some coaxing. In any regard, we exist to find resonance in the signals that flow between people and brands. Because that’s how you build trust, provide powerful solutions and say something that truly resonates.

Founded in 1971
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
138 employees (65 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
18.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
23%
Direct
65.1%
Referral
8.8%
Social
2.4%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~140

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
32 (23% of company)

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