Content Manager

Illinois, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expOther

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive AO Racing’s content strategy and production across all platforms to support revenue and fan engagement.

  • Own a comprehensive content roadmap and lead cross-team content production.
  • Must-have: 5+ years in digital/content strategy and production in a creative setting.
  • Standout: Proactive ideation with a strong point of view on monetizable content.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal and external team to enhance AO’s reach across brand and content creation, digital marketing, social media, and partner media strategy.
  • Support and grow a team that develops and implements a wide range of content forms including video, text, still, animation, live action and other content forms.
  • Help bring our characters to life through telling their stories across all media platforms.
  • Oversee the team’s creation, development and production of original social and digital content experiences for all screens. This includes content that drives fiscal value for the team and its partners / stakeholders.
  • Proactively pitch ideas regularly, identifying opportunities and bringing creative ideas to the table in a fast-paced, high-feedback environment.
  • Create and edit content based on platform best practices and independent judgment and discretion, i.e. YouTube content, Instagram reels, etc.
  • Own and maintain a comprehensive content roadmap and editorial calendar across all platforms.
  • Leverage analytic insights to identify opportunities for improvement. Work with other internal departments to identify content improvements.
  • Other duties that may be assigned by the Chief Commercial Officer and executive leadership.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in digital and content strategy development, production, and storytelling in a creative agency and / or internal creative team
  • Proven track record of proactively leading initiatives, not just executing assigned tasks
  • Expert knowledge of content development / creation processes (i.e., creative briefs, setting realistic turnaround times for creative projects, developing, and maintaining brand standards)
  • Strong understanding of content strategy that understands the importance of revenue generation
  • Experience tracking projects using collaborative tools
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and departments
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Business judgment; strategic and analytical capabilities
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask, managing multiple projects with tight timelines
  • A team-oriented mindset and an ability to relate to others and develop sound relationships

Benefits

  • 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees and their eligible family members.
  • Life insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • All travel expenses covered
  • Modern, clean, and well-equipped workspace
  • Great team environment and work ethic
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AO Racing

AO Racing is a championship-winning professional sports car racing team competing at the highest levels of international endurance racing, including the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and more.Founded by driver and entrepreneur PJ Hyett, AO Racing combines world-class talent, cutting-edge technology, and a bold, creative vision to deliver performance on and off the track. Known for our eye-catching liveries like Rexy and Roxy, the T-Rex Porsche 911 GT3 Rawrs and Spike the Dragon LMP2 prototype, AO Racing has redefined fan engagement in motorsport.From race victories to championship titles, from iconic circuits to unforgettable fan experiences, AO Racing brings the roar of competition to life with passion, precision, and personality.

Founded in 2022
St Charles, Illinois, USA
19 employees (2 in marketing)