Editor and Content Strategist, Senior Manager

Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings. 

Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime.

• Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees)

• An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007!

Description:

The Editor and Content Strategist, Sr Manager plays a critical role in shaping and executing the Enterprise’s global content strategy. This position collaborates closely with marketing and solutions leaders to develop content that drives lead generation, brand awareness and audience engagement across multiple channels. This role drives content production, editing, and optimization of a wide range of assets while ensuring consistency in tone, messaging and adherence to search engine optimization (SEO) best practices.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with marketing and business leaders to create comprehensive content strategies that support lead generation, brand positioning, and user engagement goals
• Provides editorial direction to content contributors (SMEs, freelancers, etc.) to deliver quality content on time, ensuring alignment with business objectives and audience needs
• Drives the production and editing of content assets, including research reports, thought leadership pieces, articles, white papers, blogs, web pages, case studies, newsletters, videos, webinars, and campaign materials; may include writing first drafts
• In partnership with the digital team, measures and analyzes content performance, particularly on websites and blogs and adjusts strategies to improve rankings, traffic, and keyword targeting
• Works with designers, the digital marketing team, marketing business partners, and others to optimize user experiences and deliver content that resonates with target audiences.
• Maintains and curates a global content library, ensuring all materials are up-to-date, relevant, and accessible for internal and external use
• Ensures all content adheres to brand guidelines, style guides, and quality standards while contributing to the overall elevation of the Enterprise

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired Competencies:

• Accountable- Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Action Oriented- Embraces new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Business Insight- Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals
• Collaborative- Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals or objectives, seeking input and inspiring others to value the same, building trust with each collaborative interaction
• Communicates Effectively- Develops and delivers written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension; active listener to ensure clear understanding
• Customer Focus- Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
• Learning Agility- Demonstrates courage and a willingness to learn by proactively accepting or requesting participation with unfamiliar tasks or projects

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related field required
• At least 7 years’ experience writing and editing, with recent leadership in content strategy, content management, and/or editorial required
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility in content creation across formats and platforms required
• Familiarity with content management tools and performance metrics required
• Deep knowledge of content marketing best practices, user experience, and audience engagement strategies required
• Experience at a global and/or professional services organization preferred

Location:  In office.

Hybrid/Remote option may be considered with Management approval.

Travel Requirements: 10% travel (e.g. 10% travel to differing locations, 90% of the time working from an office)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

Frequent:              Sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination and repetitive motion.

Occasional:         Standing and bending.

Infrequent:           Lifting up to 10 pounds.

Parabolic Microphone Operator (Sports Event) – Virginia vs Wake Forest

Job Description: We are looking for a Parabolic Microphone Operator to assist in capturing live field audio during the Virginia vs Wake Forest game at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC. The operator will be responsible for using a wired parabolic microphone dish to capture ambient sounds from the field, enhancing the live broadcast experience by bringing the audience closer to the action.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate a wired parabolic microphone dish along the sidelines or endline to capture the general sounds of the game.
• Follow the gameplay closely, adjusting the microphone to capture optimal audio as the action unfolds.
• Work in coordination with the broadcast team to ensure continuous high-quality audio capture.
• Stand for long periods and move along the field as needed to follow the action.
• Adapt to outdoor conditions, including varying weather, while maintaining performance.

Requirements:

• Must be physically fit and capable of standing and moving for extended periods.
• A basic understanding of football or general sports is necessary to effectively follow the game and capture relevant audio.
• Ability to work outdoors in different weather conditions.
• Keen attention to detail to ensure the best possible audio capture.
• Prior experience with audio equipment is advantageous but not mandatory.

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a high-profile sports broadcast.
• Potential for future assignments based on performance.