Digital Content Manager, Smithsonian Journeys

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$68K/yr – $73K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the website content machine and keep the tour/itinerary content fresh while driving performance via an external SEO/AI partner.

  • Website content operations: publishing cadence, pricing, itineraries, schedules, promotions, imagery, landing pages, and copy.
  • SEO/optimization program: lead agency, prioritize initiatives, and implement recommendations to lift traffic and conversions.
  • Social content engine: develop editorial calendars, publish engaging content, and grow a compliant online community.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own day-to-day website content production, ensuring accurate and timely publishing of tour and program content provided by third-party tour operators and internal Program Managers.
  • Maintain and update site content, including pricing, itineraries, schedules, promotions, imagery, maps, landing pages, and copy to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Manage workflows for ongoing updates and promotional changes across tour and landing pages.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external SEO/AI optimization agency, leading regular meetings, prioritizing initiatives, and implementing content and optimization recommendations.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance website performance and user experience; collaborate with internal teams and external partners to define requirements, scope updates, and manage execution.
  • Partner with VP, Marketing and internal development team on scoping, budgeting, and prioritizing site enhancements.
  • Produce monthly performance reports on website metrics, recommending actionable insights to increase traffic, engagement, and conversions.
  • Develop and execute creative social media strategies and presence, and editorial calendars, aligned with marketing goals.
  • Create, curate, and publish engaging content (copy, imagery, video) using Sprout Social to grow audience and drive engagement, in close collaboration with the SJ Writer/Editor.
  • Monitor and respond to audience engagement, fostering a strong and active online community in accordance with Smithsonian guidelines.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Enterprises (SE) was formed in 1999 by the Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents to consolidate and bring professional management to the commercial activities of the Institution. SE partners with a variety of internal constituents including Museum Directors, the Secretary of the Smithsonian and other administrative functions (legal, tax, government relations, central planning finance functions, etc) to deliver profitable products and services that further the Smithsonian's mission. Smithsonian Enterprises operates Media and content businesses through a variety of distribution platforms including print & online magazine publications & books as well as the Smithsonian Channel, including cable television programming in high definition; Retail experiences including museum & airport stores, IMAX theaters, online and print catalog sales in addition to overseeing food & beverage and simulator concessionaires; educational adult and student travel experiences; and consumer product licensing

Founded in 1999
USA
311 employees (60 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
5.5M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$163.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
59.6%
Direct
30.7%
Referral
7.9%
Social
1.3%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~311

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
43 (14% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1