B2B Tech Communications hiring B2B Content Strategist and Writer – $55K/yr – $70K/yr + Bonus, Commission, Profit sharing
This job is virtual but we get together from time to time, so candidates should live in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Propllr, a Chicago-based communications agency with a 4.8-star rating on Glassdoor, is hiring a B2B Content Strategist and Writer.
If you…
- Have 3 to 5 years of content marketing experience (ideally in the B2B space)
- Are curious
- Love writing, thinking, and connecting the dots
… then read on.
Job Description
The ideal B2B Content Strategist and Writer deftly blends the skills of a writer, editor, strategist, and project manager.
This job may be a great fit for you if…
- You’re comfortable leading conversations with clients, conducting interviews with C-suite executives, ghost-writing for SMEs in industries you’ve only just started researching, and juggling multiple time-sensitive deliverables across multiple accounts – every week!
- You have deep empathy, which you use to get to know new audiences quickly and to guide communications with the many internal and external people you interact with every day.
- You love to read.
- You love to write.
- You spend (too much?) time on social media.
- You’re regularly inspired by what you see online / on TV / in books / in the news and excited to try it in the content you create for clients.
- You’re not afraid to pivot as needed.
- You want an excuse to interview business leaders from around the startup world.
- Bonus: You have strong opinions about a specific punctuation mark, organizational system, and / or product management software.
Responsibilities of the B2B Content Strategist and Writer include:
- (Ghost)writing blog posts, case studies, bylined articles, social media copy, and more.
- Deftly navigating varied topics and voices as you research and write for various accounts and audiences.
- Interviewing our clients and external thought leaders, then channeling their voices and expertise into content.
- Managing 3 – 5 accounts, ensuring that deadlines are met, communication lines are open, and clients are happy.
- Strategizing approaches to content, content topics, and promotion tactics in service of achieving goals for various client accounts.
- Clearly communicating with colleagues and clients across various platforms (email, Slack, Asana, etc.).
- Staying current with client industry trends and evolving best practices in content marketing.
About Propllr
Propllr helps B2B technology companies (software, services, and hard tech) build trust via comms (primarily PR and content marketing).
Propllr strives for diversity, equity, and inclusivity. We know all three are essential to fostering a welcoming workplace for thoughtful professionals of all backgrounds, and we want you to feel welcome here! (You can read more about our commitments here: https://propllr.com/life-at-propllr/)
You may find yourself a home at Propllr if you…
- Want to be around a team of accomplished (and published!) creative writers and public relations professionals.
- Want to work with innovative, fast-growing clients who love your work.
- Are excited by the prospect of being around innovative, fast-growing startups and tech companies.
- Are organized and able to juggle multiple projects, deadlines, and clients.
- Pay attention to the news and enjoy staying current on trends and topics outside Propllr.
- Are intellectually curious.
- Are receptive to feedback.
- Are a self-starter, an independent thinker, and a collaborative worker.
- Have a desire to make a difference in the success of both clients and colleagues.
- Want a clear path to promotion based on defined quantitative and qualitative goals.
Did we mention Propllr is a great place to work?
- Chicago-based but virtual
- Competitive compensation
- Generous PTO policy
- Great health / vision / dental insurance (with an FSA) – 100% premiums paid
- 401(k) with an automatic 3% salary bonus and annual profit-sharing
- Annual cash bonus based on individual and agency performance
- $1,500 / year for professional development (after first six months) PLUS numerous agency-wide education and DEIB programs
- Paid parental leave
- $250 yearly match for employee donations to nonprofits
- Emergency expense reimbursement (auto, health, childcare, etc.) up to $1,000 / year (for pre-Director level employees only)
- Opportunity for commissions on new business you bring in
- Outstanding team and amazing clients
Common Success Traits – Propllr DNA
Propllr could be your perfect fit if you embody the following characteristics…
- Clarity – We think, speak, and write with clarity. We have command of client programs, and we are critical thinkers.
- Expertise – We know our role and our clients inside and out.
- Accountability – We do what we promise, we care about our team and clients, we don’t hide, we solve problems, and we are proactive.
- Learning – We seek out knowledge, we internalize what we learn, and we take feedback positively and without offense.
- Belonging / Inclusiveness – We are team players and team contributors, we treat everyone with respect, and we avoid cliques.
Ready to apply? Please read!
We are looking for candidates with 3 – 5 years of content marketing experience. When applying, please email info@propllr.com your résumé, cover letter and no fewer than five longform B2B writing samples (e.g., blog posts, case studies, contributed articles, award nominations, etc.).
In your cover letter, we’d love to see more than a recap of your résumé. Let us know:
- Who you are.
- What you love to do.
- What you do better than anyone.
- Why Propllr interests you.
- What you’re currently reading and what you think about it.
If you think you’re a fit even if your experience doesn’t line up with this post, please get in touch.
We look forward to meeting you!