Content Manager

Burr Ridge, IL (On-site)

$80K/yr – $95K/yrContract

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Description

MX is looking for a dynamic Content Manager to shape and create high-impact B2B content that drives engagement, strengthens brand authority, and accelerates business growth. This is a highly versatile role at the intersection of strategy and storytelling - perfect for someone who can move seamlessly from big-picture thinking to hands-on execution across multiple formats.

The Content Manager will craft compelling narratives, translate complex ideas into clear and engaging content, and optimize for performance across search, AI-driven discovery, and social channels. If you are a creative visionary who excels in high-velocity settings and can pivot seamlessly between various tones, formats, and strategies, this position provides the platform to deliver significant influence across our content portfolio.

What You’ll Do

Content Strategy & Editorial Leadership

  • Develop and lead content strategies aligned to business goals, brand positioning, and pipeline impact.
  • Define editorial pillars, messaging frameworks, and content roadmaps.
  • Conduct content audits, competitive analysis, and performance assessments.
  • Identify audience needs, search behaviors, and content opportunities.
  • Map content to customer journeys, buying groups, and decision stages

Content Creation & Execution

  • Own content from concept through delivery (brief, outline, draft, revisions, final)
  • Produce and edit high-quality content across formats, including:
    • Long-form articles, whitepapers, and ebooks
    • Website and email marketing content
    • LinkedIn posts and carousels
    • Video scripts and campaign assets
  • Adapt ideas across channels while maintaining clarity, consistency, and voice.

Storytelling & Creative Development

  • Shape clear, differentiated points of view and craft engaging, well-structured narratives.
  • Generate fresh angles and elevate briefs into original, high-impact content.

Performance & Optimization

  • Apply SEO and AEO best practices to improve visibility and engagement.
  • Structure content for search and AI-driven discovery
  • Monitor performance metrics and continuously optimize content.

Client & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Present content and strategy with confidence, clearly articulating rationale.
  • Partner with clients and stakeholders to align on goals, and lead content workstreams or accounts as needed.

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of journalism, editorial, or content experience with a track record of performance-driven writing and editing; B2B or agency experience preferred
  • Portfolio that demonstrates a range across multiple content types and formats
  • Strong creative thinker able to translate complex topics into clear, engaging content
  • Proven ability to balance creativity with business goals and measurable outcomes
  • Exceptional attention to detail and high editorial standards
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., HubSpot) and tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and project management systems
  • Highly organized, curious, and self-motivated, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines

Compensation Range: $80,000 - $95,000 annually. MX believes it will pay this pay range for this position at the time of this posting. Compensation will be determined based on the applicant’s experience, skills, and qualifications, in addition to the requirements of the position. MX reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. This is an independent contractor relationship; therefore, ineligible to participate in MX’s benefits program.

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The MX Group

MX is the 2nd largest independent, integrated B2B marketing agency in the U.S. with a mission to impact the marketplace for companies that impact the world. For over 30 years, we’ve created meaningful end-to-end buying experiences for B2B brands. Our clients are leaders and innovators in energy, utilities, manufacturing, hospitality, automotive, health care, technology and SaaS who rely on our expertise to influence and grow their businesses. Our relationships with our clients and people are why B2B Marketing recognized us as Agency of the Year. Our headquarters are in Chicago, but our reach is global. Whether a client is an established or startup B2B brand, we have the people and perspective to be a strong partner that makes a difference.MX was recently named the #4 B2B agency in the U.S. and #5 fastest growing. We have been named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For 7 years running, and we’re annually recognized as a top-ranked B2B agency by B2B Marketing, Chief Marketer and Ad Age.

Founded in 1989
Willowbrook, Illinois, USA