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Digital Content Manager

Professional Diversity Network Chicago, IL
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Job description

We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ+ people, to join our team.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people from marginalized communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HRC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

The Digital Content Manager reports directly to the Deputy Director of Digital Marketing - Programs and Partnerships and is responsible for the web presence of the Human Rights Campaign. The Digital Content Manager manages campaigns, programs and assets for HRC’s online properties, with a focus on the website and microsites, and ensures content for organizational-wide priorities are up to date and receive maximum views. This position will be based in Washington, D.C. or is open to a remote location outside of the DC office based upon the candidate's location. 

Position Responsibilities

  • Work closely with digital and marketing leadership to maximize online presence.
  • Responsible for leading the organization’s efforts to keep HRC.org and associated websites updated at all times, including regularly evaluating content to make sure it accurately reflects the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and being mindful of the news cycle.
  • Research, propose and implement new technologies to keep HRC.org and associated web properties on the cutting edge.
  • Responsible for organization-wide website initiatives and coordinating with internal stakeholders to get content built out while providing creative and strategic input. 
  • Analyze website statistics and put together reports to inform the development of content strategies for teams across the organization.
  • Serve as lead on digital reports, from coordination with internal stakeholders to execution on the website. 
  • Responsible for leading on optimizing the internal search engine for HRC.org.
  • Serve as team lead for pulling weekly and monthly social and website analytics to help inform future strategies.
  • Train staff across the organization on Craft, HRC.org’s content management system.
  • Maintain communication with HRC’s external website agency and help liaise between them and staff/internal stakeholders. 
  • Lead on FogBugz/Manuscript ticket requests, with a focus on large-scale projects.
  • Help manage admin email (website@hrc.org) and handle projects like domain renewals or domain-related inquiries or product updates.
  • Help maintain and enforce HRC’s editorial style and AP Style guidelines across HRC’s digital properties, with a focus on the website.
  • Provide feedback on Google Grant updates.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Position Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent in work experience) is required with at least two to four years of work experience in website management with a high level of knowledge in content management systems. 
  • Candidates with four or more years of relevant work experience will be considered for hiring at a “Senior” level. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong skills with Google Analytics, Microsoft Office applications and Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive).
  • Ability to handle multiple projects at once to keep pace with the 24-hour news cycle. Must be able to work quickly and accurately.
  • Flexibility with work schedule; this position requires evening and weekend work.
  • Experience with web content management systems, preferably Craft, support ticketing systems, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media and social media analytics tools, such as Sprout Social.
  • Must be a proactive self-starter.
  • Flexibility and willingness to take on routine tasks as needed.
  • A team player and having a positive attitude are necessary, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines and focus on details and follow-up.
  • Well-rounded, creative type with a talent for communicating online.
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop or other graphic editing applications.
  • Personal interest in and commitment to LGBTQ+ equality is required.
  • Coding experience is not necessary for this role.  

*Please submit a cover letter with your application. * 

All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply. 

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.

Salary range Not specified
Date posted 7th November 2022
Commitment Full-Time
Place of work Washington, DC
Additional information Open to remote
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