We are seeking innovative and creative digital content writers to join our team. As a Digital Content Specialist, your role will involve using your technical expertise and knowledge of written communication for the web. This includes defining user experience and intent, content strategies and architectures, applying search engine-based methodologies, writing and editing original copy, and analyzing results for efficiency. You will also lead content optimization projects, support broader initiatives, and guide the colleagues and business partners in implementing new workflows and processes.
Job duties
The ideal candidate will:
Perform keyword research to find opportunities to drive qualified traffic to the website
Identify duplicate content, optimize content hierarchies, propose outlines, and develop content to present information in the clearest and most logical way to our customers
Peer review content from other copywriters and mentor junior team members
Work closely with internal partners to incorporate subject-matter-expert feedback and acquire approvals throughout the content revision process
Build and nurture positive relationships with UX and SEO experts, BU content writers, marketing managers, and with members of the web production and corporate digital content teams
Analyze, track and report on the performance of the content initiatives
May perform additional duties as required
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications, or a related life science field; advanced degree preferred
Experience
3+ years in digital content creation, marketing, or a related field
Experience writing scientific or technical marketing content preferred
Experience working in a highly matrixed environment in a large organization preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of SEO standard methodologies using tools including Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, SEMRush, AI-assisted tools and others preferred
Knowledge of online user experience, taxonomy and tagging, information architecture, content marketing, digital marketing, analytics, and testing preferred
Keen attention to detail, and a high regard for quality
Outstanding writing, grammar, and proofreading skills and sophisticated knowledge of English language (grammar, spelling, punctuation, language usage, audience sensitivity)
Excellent interpersonal skills - written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to establish relationships, influence others and work effectively with colleagues across multiple locations and departments
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and lead multiple projects to completion
Passion to stay on top of news and trends in UX, SEO, and digital marketing
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $75,000.00-$105,000.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards