Role Description
The Content Marketing Manager reports to the Director, Content Marketing and is responsible for executing audience-focused content marketing strategies that drive engagement, consideration, demand, conversion, and retention across Robert Halfβs priority hiring manager and job candidate audiences. This is a strategic and hands-on role that combines content marketing planning, writing, editing, SEO/AEO optimization, and performance analysis to support integrated marketing programs and audience growth objectives.
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Execute audience-focused content marketing plans and initiatives in partnership with Integrated Marketing Managers and senior content marketing leaders.
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Contribute to content marketing roadmaps aligned to audience priorities, integrated marketing plans, campaign objectives, and business goals.
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Partner with Integrated Marketing Managers and SEO partners to identify content marketing needs across the buying journey, including awareness, consideration, conversion, and retention.
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Translate established content marketing strategies into content marketing briefs, assets, campaigns, and optimization plans.
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Identify opportunities to improve audience engagement, conversion, search visibility, and content marketing reuse across channels.
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Partner with Communications to adapt and activate thought leadership for marketing use cases without duplicating ownership of thought leadership, editorial strategy, executive visibility, or reputation-building content.
What success looks like:
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Content marketing plans are clearly tied to audience needs, marketing priorities, and measurable business outcomes.
Qualifications
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BA in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or related field.
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5-8 years of experience in content marketing, digital marketing content, marketing communications, copywriting, or related roles.
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Demonstrated experience executing content marketing strategies and producing marketing content that supports engagement, demand generation, conversion, and business growth.
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Strong hands-on writing and editing experience across digital channels, including web, email, landing pages, SEO content, AEO content, and campaign assets.
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Deep understanding of SEO content marketing strategy, search intent, content optimization, and AI-driven discovery principles.
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Experience using performance insights to optimize content marketing assets and improve engagement, conversion, and discoverability.
Preferred
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Experience in B2B, B2C, professional services, staffing, consulting, technology, or complex business environments.
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Experience with AI-assisted content marketing creation tools and workflows.
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Experience partnering with SEO, web, analytics, paid media, email, and integrated marketing teams.
Requirements
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Content marketing planning and execution.
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Marketing writing, editing, and storytelling.
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SEO and AEO content development.
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Audience-centric content marketing development.
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Content marketing performance analysis and optimization.
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Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
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Ability to balance strategy with hands-on execution.
Interpersonal Skills
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Strong written and verbal communication.
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Ability to influence without direct authority.
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Strong editing and feedback skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Minimum Required Technical Skills
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Content management systems.
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SEO and keyword research tools.
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Marketing analytics and reporting tools.
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Microsoft Office Suite and Copilot.
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AI-assisted content marketing creation tools.
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Familiarity with web content publishing and optimization workflows.
Success Metrics
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Content marketing engagement and conversion performance.
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Organic search visibility and traffic growth.
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AEO visibility and answer readiness.
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Content marketing-influenced demand and pipeline contribution.
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Content marketing quality, reuse, and production efficiency.
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Stakeholder satisfaction.
Benefits
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Exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package.
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Group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental).
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FSA and HSA healthcare accounts.
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Life and accident insurance.
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Adoption and fertility assistance.
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Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks.
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Short/long term disability.
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Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time.
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Up to 17 days of Choice Time Off (CTO) per calendar year.
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Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year.
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Opportunity to contribute to the company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of contributions for eligible employees.
Salary
The typical annual salary range for this position is negotiable depending upon experience and location. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus: $77,000.00 - $114,000.00.