Strategist, Content Marketing

Des Moines, IA (Hybrid)

$89K/yr – $110K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own content strategy and execution that ties marketing goals to product initiatives and targets audience engagement across multiple channels.

  • Content Strategy & Execution: shape cross-channel content to support business priorities, product initiatives, and demand.
  • Campaign Activation & Delivery: collaborate on integrated campaigns and deliver Seismic LiveDocs content that speeds enablement.
  • Performance & Optimization: analyze content and campaign results to inform future actions and improve impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute content strategies that support business priorities, product initiatives, and audience engagement goals.
  • Create innovative and compelling content across multiple channels, including: brochures, presentations, websites, email, social media, mobile and digital marketing platforms
  • Translate complex business, financial, and technical concepts into clear, concise, and engaging marketing content.
  • Ensure all content aligns with brand standards, marketing objectives, and audience needs
  • Write, edit, proofread, and provide constructive feedback to maintain content quality and consistency.
  • Partner with marketing colleagues and business stakeholders to plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across print and digital channels.
  • Develop content and campaign tactics designed to generate awareness, engagement, demand, and positive customer experiences.
  • Support campaign activation efforts by delivering content that differentiates Principal products, services, and capabilities.
  • Balance multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and business objectives.
  • Serve as a key resource for the team's content delivery technology, particularly Seismic.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in content marketing, marketing communications, or content strategy.
  • Proven ability to develop strategic content and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
  • Strong storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
  • Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problem solving, project management, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience using data and analytics to measure content performance and drive recommendations.
  • Proficiency with PowerPoint and other content creation tools.

Preferred

  • Experience with content delivery platforms such as Seismic LiveDocs.
  • Interest in and enthusiasm for marketing technology, content management systems, and digital enablement tools.
  • Experience working with marketing content platforms and processes.
  • Understanding of Principal products, distribution channels, and customer segments.
  • Experience working in regulated environments where compliance and governance processes are critical.

Benefits

  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
  • Pension Eligible
  • Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group® is dedicated to improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses around the world—helping more than 62M customers plan, protect, invest, and retire as of December 31, 2023. Along the way, we commit to supporting the communities where we do business. Improving our planet. And building a diverse, inclusive workforce. We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for the 11th consecutive year, an Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 12th time and as Forbes The Best Employers for Diversity 2023. Disclosure: Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Company (except in NY) and Principal Life Insurance Company®. Plan administrative services offered by Principal Life. Principal Funds, Inc. is distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Securities offered through Principal Securities, Inc., member SIPC and/or independent broker/dealers. Investment advisory services are offered through Principal Global Investors, LLC or its affiliates. Principal Asset ManagementSM is a trade name of Principal Global Investors, LLC. Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392. ©2024 Principal Financial Services, Inc. Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. ("Principal® Foundation") is a duly recognized 501(c)(3) entity focused on providing philanthropic support to programs that build financial security in the communities where Principal Financial Group, Inc. ("Principal") operates. While Principal Foundation receives funding from Principal, Principal Foundation is a distinct, independent, charitable entity. Principal Foundation does not practice any form of investment advisory services and is not authorized to do so. https://www.principal.com/social-media-disclosures

Des Moines, Iowa, USA
24K employees (675 in marketing)
76% recommend to a friend
86% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.6M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$7.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
20.8%
Direct
74%
Referral
4.7%
Social
0.2%
Paid
0.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~23.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
562 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
20 years
Median Tenure
7.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Funding

Total Funding
$700M
Last Raise
$700M
Post IPO Debt, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2023
    Post IPO Debt • $700M

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