Content Manager

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$65K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end content creation for client programs, turning positioning into clear stories across multiple brands and platforms with on-time delivery and quality across long- and short-form formats.

  • Content ownership: manage calendars, multi-brand workstreams, and quality controls.
  • Client-facing: lead updates, recommendations, and alignment calls to drive outcomes.
  • Performance orientation: track engagement and iterate on topics, headlines, and formats for Mainland and 1851 Franchise platforms.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write and edit long-form and short-form content including articles, brand profiles, thought leadership, and SEO-driven pieces
  • Execute against content calendars across multiple clients and industries
  • Ensure all content is delivered on time and meets quality standards
  • Support the development and execution of content strategies aligned with client goals
  • Translate client positioning into clear, effective content
  • Continuously bring new ideas for topics, angles, and storytelling opportunities
  • Serve as a key point of contact for content-related client communication
  • Participate in client calls, providing updates, recommendations, and insights
  • Collaborate with account managers to ensure alignment across deliverables
  • Publish and manage content across 1851 Franchise and other Mainland platforms

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in content, editorial, journalism, or marketing
  • BA or BS in journalism, communications, marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • You are: proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and accountable
  • Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt tone across brands
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable working in a client-facing role
  • A strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality content consistently

Preferred

  • Experience with SEO, analytics, and content performance tracking preferred
  • Understanding of content strategy, storytelling, and audience engagement
  • Stay current on trends in content, SEO, and AI-driven search
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Mainland

Established in 2018, Mainland was born out of a need to transcend the old ideas of storytelling for the 21st century. By combining the storytelling power of industry-focused content hubs and the service delivery capabilities of No Limit Agency, Mainland is poised to redefine content marketing as we know it.

Founded in 2018
Chicago, Illinois, USA
127 employees (19 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$4.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.6%
Direct
46.7%
Referral
5.8%
Social
17.3%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~127

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
16 (13% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
7