Responsibilities

• The Manager, Digital Content oversees day-to-day content planning, story development, editorial execution, content workflow management, and supervision of Digital Reporters and Video Producers across Marketing & Communications initiatives. This role leads content intake, develops story concepts, writes and edits scripts, manages content pipelines, and partners with stakeholders to ensure projects are prepared for successful production and delivery.
• Starting Salary Range: $101,000k - $126,000k / yr.
• The Manager, Digital Content oversees day-to-day content planning, story development, editorial execution, content workflow management, and supervision of Digital Reporters, Video Producers, and Editors across Marketing & Communications initiatives. This role leads content intake, develops story concepts, writes and edits scripts, manages content pipelines, and partners with stakeholders to ensure projects are prepared for successful production and delivery.
• Working closely with the Director, Digital Content, and in partnership with the Production Manager, the Content Manager helps transform organizational initiatives, participant stories, and business priorities into compelling content opportunities that support Marketing & Communications objectives. This role serves as the primary lead for content development, editorial coordination, and team management, ensuring projects move efficiently from concept through production.
• In all responsibilities, the position demonstrates a strong commitment to ESSC’s mission and values by supporting a high-quality, person-centered service environment.
• EDUCATION:
• Minimum 7 years of experience in content development, editorial management, communications, journalism, media production, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading creative teams and supervising direct reports in a content, communications, marketing, or media environment.
• Experience developing stories, scripts, messaging, and content concepts across multiple formats and channels.
• Experience managing content pipelines, editorial calendars, and content development workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Film, Media Studies, Public Relations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in content development, editorial management, communications, journalism, media production, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading creative teams and supervising direct reports in a content, communications, marketing, or media environment.
• Experience developing stories, scripts, messaging, and content concepts across multiple formats and channels.
• Experience managing content pipelines, editorial calendars, and content development workflows.
• Experience supporting multimedia content initiatives, including video, digital, social media, podcast, and long-form storytelling projects.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop strategic content initiatives.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience providing editorial review, content feedback, and quality assurance throughout the content development process.
• Experience supporting content development from concept through production and delivery.

Preferred

• Experience with documentary, nonprofit, advocacy, healthcare, educational, or mission-driven storytelling preferred.
• Experience supporting original programming, series development, or large-scale content initiatives preferred.
• Experience conducting story discovery, research, interviews, and narrative development preferred.
• Familiarity with content development tools, Microsoft Office applications, and Adobe Creative Cloud preferred.