Content Strategy Director

$30 - $40 hourly
Job Category: Marketing
Position Type: Contract / Temporary to Hire
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: North Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 153949
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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LaSalle Network has partnered with a leading university in their search for a Content Strategy Director.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team in developing, executing, measuring, and overseeing the university’s content strategy!

This role is a great fit for someone who wants to be in a player-coach role where they will not only oversee a team in delivery and execution, but will be able to be hands-on in concepting and creative execution as well.

The ideal candidate will have worked in marketing and/or communications in an education or university setting and will have led a concept strategy from concept through to execution.

This is a temp to perm opportunity with a hybrid onsite schedule.


Daily Responsibilities:
  • Develop and lead a data-driven, multichannel content strategy aligned with brand and marketing objectives.
  • Maintain consistent brand voice and messaging across all content.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the university to amplify its reputation.
  • Lead and mentor a content team, including communications specialists, a writer, a photographer, and a digital specialist.
  • Foster a creative, collaborative environment focused on growth and innovation.
  • Oversee creation of digital, print, and multimedia content.
  • Manage editorial calendar and ensure alignment with key campaigns and milestones.
  • Guide storytelling through photography, video, and design.
  • Supervise digital communications to drive engagement across social channels.
  • Monitor trends and recommend new strategies for platform growth.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in content marketing, communications, or a similar field.
  • Proven leadership experience & experience managing and mentoring creative teams.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
  • Proficient in digital marketing tools, content management systems, and analytics platforms.
  • Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of video production, graphic design, and photography.
  • Familiarity with SEO and content optimization strategies.
  • Experience in higher education or healthcare marketing highly preferred.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply today!
-Missy Stella
Sr. Unit Manager, Marketing Recruiting


LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v. 

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker’s compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Field-Employee-Benefits-LaSalle-Network.pdf 
 
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

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