Description

Modern Healthcareis looking for a Content Strategist, a full-time position in the Chicago office of Modern Healthcare and reports to the Education and Events Director. The individual should be passionate, well-rounded, and creative, supporting our goal to ambitiously grow strategy and high-volume of event and custom content.

Position requires excellent verbal and written communication, project management and critical thinking skills. Additionally, the candidate must be able to work on a variety of projects simultaneously and adhere to multiple deadlines; develop client relationships as well as team relationships. The Content Strategist must be innovative, strategic and creative in their approach and thrive in a fast-pace environment that is constantly evolving to fit the needs of marketers and the changing media landscape.

Objectives & Responsibilities:

• Write, edit and proofread materials including whitepapers, thought leadership articles, case studies, web copy, blog postings, social media content and other communications on behalf of Modern Healthcare clients


• Identify, develop and execute thought leadership strategies and tactics on behalf of Modern Healthcare clients


• Work closely with the team in the development of conference agendas and themes for panel discussion topics and keynote speaker presentations for both physical as well as virtual (webinar) events


• Vet, recruit and prepare panelists, guest speakers and moderators


• Work collaboratively with clients, sponsors and team to develop workshops and roundtable topics, and ideas for messaging as well as presentation format for relevancy and effectiveness.


• Conduct market research and competitive analysis


• Demonstrate knowledge and effectively utilize social media tactics and best practices


• Strong presentation skills including the ability to moderate webinars and panel discussions


• Manage freelancer and vendor relationships to ensure that Modern Healthcare receives the best value


• Participate in new business development process including research and proposal preparation in partnership with Modern Healthcare Account Executives


• Provide client service administrative support; attend meetings and work closely with project manager and utilize available software to ensure deadlines are realistic and met

Candidate must have:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related concentration)


• Minimum of 4 - 6 years of content development experience


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Knowledge of the healthcare and/or publishing industry a plus


• Organized, detail-oriented, and multi-tasker who thrives in fast paced environment, has the ability to meet deadlines


• Self-starter who can work independently as well as with a team to service a variety of clients


• Creativity and ability to identify the appropriate content and promotional vehicles to meet client expectations and deliver results


• Passion and desire to succeed


• Must have a strong work ethic and be dedicated to consistently providing quality work


• Ability to work under pressure


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office


• Positive and a can-do attitude


• Team player

Must provide digital portfolio or links to representative work

Preferred qualifications:

• Understanding of the digital ecosystem (e.g. social, mobile, ad tech and video)


• Knowledge of Smartsheet a plus

This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Brand Overview:

Modern Healthcare is the industry's leading source of healthcare business and policy news, research and information. We report on important healthcare events and trends, as they happen, through our weekly print magazine, websites, e-newsletters, mobile products and events. Our readers use that information to make informed business decisions and lead their organizations to success. It's for this reason that Modern Healthcare magazine is ranked No. 1 in readership among healthcare executives.

www.modernhealthcare.com

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Crain Overview:

Crain Communicationshas been at the forefront of the publishing industry for more than a century.As a privately held company, we maintain a personal responsibility for elevating our work to be the best it can be.

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