Principal Associate, Content Strategist (Tech Blogs)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$110K/yr – $151K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the Tech Blog strategy and cross-channel publishing for a demanding technical audience, balancing brand alignment, SEO impact, and stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced corporate tech ecosystem.

  • Blog program management: submissions, reviews, capacity, and publishing across syndication channels.
  • SEO and content QA: optimize for search visibility and ensure CMS publishing quality and consistency.
  • Author network and governance: build an engaged technologist roster and align cross-team editorial tactics with analytics and AI-assisted improvements.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Set strategy for the external-facing Capital One Tech Blog, ensuring articles align with Brand department and stakeholder objectives.
  • Lead program management for the blog, including submission tracking, review status and program capacity.
  • Review content for SEO/GEO/AEO optimizations to attract organic audiences to our content.
  • Input and QA blog content within our CMS platform as part of the final publishing process.
  • Own publishing/reporting across syndicate channels, including Medium.
  • Leverage process improvements and AI tools to create efficiencies in article creation, editing, and reviews.
  • Lead blog outreach by building relationships with Capital One technologists to foster a robust roster of engaged authors.
  • Lead regular content audits to ensure published content remains relevant and updated.
  • Manage a cross-channel editorial calendar for Tech content on site and social platforms, and regularly meet with stakeholders to align on tactics and cross-team collaborations.
  • Set benchmarks for article success and report out metrics through regular reporting cycles.
  • Collaborate with the creative team to select and develop static/video blog graphic needs for social and site channels.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or military experience
  • At least 4 years of content strategy experience for a technical audience
  • At least 2 years of experience writing and editing technical, scientific, or engineering content
  • At least 2 years of experience publishing content using content management systems

Nice to Have

  • 1+ years experience with strategic Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Experience in tech marketing, or a knowledge of technology fundamentals in AI/ML, cloud computing, software engineering, or data management
  • Persuasive, excellent written and oral communication, presentation, and editing skills
  • Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams, work autonomously, and navigate ambiguity (including senior stakeholders, creative teams, operations, legal, and Public Relations)
  • Skilled relationship-builder with strong, high-leverage internal networks
  • Ability to analyze content analytics to provide evidence-based recommendations

Benefits

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

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