ARE YOU CURIOUS ABOUT WHERE THE INTERNET IS GOING AND HOW THE CONTENT YOU CREATE IMPACTS ONLINE USERS? Do you live for improving processes, creating creative and meaningful online user experiences? Do you yearn for a company & a position where your ideas and suggestions take life? Come...explore an exciting new opportunity as a Content Strategist with us!

Content Strategist
Location: Burnaby, BC - Canada (must be willing to relocate)

Summary of Position:
We are looking for a sharp minded and adaptive Content Strategist (CS) who can develop & structure exceptional creative content for our internal projects and client engagements. The CS will be responsible for researching internal and external sources to generate ideas and guide the creative content approach of a project. The CS defines the story of the online experience and combines it successfully with editorial standards and business objectives of the project to guide the type, style tone and grouping of online content.

The CS must collaborate closely with the User Interface Designer, Graphic Artist, SEO Specialist, Analytics, Social Media and Project Manager to ensure strategic continuity of content, design and business objectives across different elements of an online project.

The ideal candidate will be able to create a perfect marriage between branding and the online narrative to create unique user experiences that help execute the business objectives of the project. In addition, we are searching for team members who:

* are professional strategic thinkers & excellent communicators
* are intelligent, proactive team players with positive attitudes who excel in high pressure creative environments
* are content fanatics with a love of detail and the nuances of the written word
* are able to engage in broad business discussions to help realize business objectives while respecting brand and editorial integrity
* have a keen, analytical mind and are able to take complex ideas, simplify them and execute them for an unforgettable online experience

If the above describes you, then we invite you to read more about the position and see how you and a select team of specialists can make creative and memorable online experiences.

Primary Responsibilities
* Develop strategic ideas and content to inspire, shape, and create memorable and directed online experiences
* Create, communicate and direct the content strategy for a project with a focus on branding, marketing, business goals and visitor needs
* Develop and maintain the online content inventory and information including url’s, keywords, page titles, etc.
* Develop and maintain a Facet Map that documents the categories, dimensions and values of content elements, their relationships and the rules for their display
* Act as and collaborate with Copywriters to ensure the content achieves business goals and supports the desired visitor experience
* Ensure content cohesion between different online platforms (Website, Social Media, etc.) and coordinate strategic continuity across all deliverables
* Continuously research new industry trends and identify best methods for implementing new concepts in order to achieve business objectives

Other Duties
* Participate in suggesting, evaluating, reviewing and executing the implementation of new technical solutions based on company’s business objectives
* Provide weekly written reports to immediate supervisor
* Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
* 2+ years of experience as a member of a multidisciplinary Web design/development team
* Knowledge and background in business & marketing strategy with a demonstrable understanding of marketing, branding, audience analysis, and usability issues
* Fluency with content management systems, content analysis, and content structure modeling
* Proven ability to balance multiple projects, work with various creative and technical specialists, and deliver against aggressive and demanding deadlines
* History of independent thinking, decision-making, and consensus-building
* Strong consulting and presentation skills
* Strong client service, communication, and team-building skill
* Strong analytical, strategic, planning, and organizational skills
* Able to navigate complex client relationships and respond with diplomacy and graceful tact

Benefits
* An annual salary range of $55,000- $70,000 based on experience
* $2,500 per year in company sponsored training and skills improvement opportunities
* Home DSL Connection
* Extended Health & Dental Care following successful completion of probationary period
* 10 paid vacation days per year
* 5 paid sick leave days per year
* Participation in Social Calendar of community and employee activities and events

About Our Company
We are a well established, and growing Online Business Development Agency with a skilled and dedicated team of creative and technical professionals. We provide web development, co-location, Internet marketing services to clients across Canada and the United States.

As a result of our growth, we are looking for a dedicated and energetic Content Strategist to join our team and help create memorable and business driven online experiences.