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The Editorial Content Manager at Jellyfish will oversee the entire development of editorial projects, ensuring a seamless workflow from initiation to completion. This role involves collaborating closely with the Editorial Team as well as Project Management to guarantee brand materials are effectively onboarded, maintaining an editorial content calendar, and integrating updates from various teams. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to content strategies and work with brand strategy briefs to ensure that the editorial content reflects a brand's identity accurately.

To qualify for the Editorial Content Manager position at Jellyfish, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field along with a strong editorial background. At least 4 years of experience in an editorial role is preferred, alongside expertise in grammar and familiarity with style guides such as AP and Chicago. A solid understanding of SEO principles is essential to ensure that content resonates well with audiences while being optimized for search engines.

Jellyfish is deeply invested in fostering a collaborative work environment where diverse perspectives are not just welcomed, but encouraged. As an Editorial Content Manager, you will work closely with various teams—such as design and client management—allowing for an innovative approach to content creation. Through regular meetings and an emphasis on open communication, we ensure that every member can express ideas and solutions, leading to a powerful teamwork dynamic in fulfilling client needs.

Jellyfish provides numerous benefits to its Editorial Content Manager employees, including a savings fund where both the employee and the company contribute, flexible working hours, and the option to work remotely up to 60% of the time. Additionally, employees are encouraged to engage in self-development with a monthly paid day for personal growth and access to LinkedIn Learning's vast course offerings. Health insurance, including a visual and dental plan, is also available to ensure employee wellness.

As an Editorial Content Manager at Jellyfish, you'll be producing a wide range of content that aligns with our digital marketing strategies. This includes creating blog posts, articles, social media content, and other editorial materials that reflect the distinctive voice of various brands. Given the multidisciplinary nature of our projects, your work will encompass strategic content creation that not only engages audiences but also drives results for our clients.

To answer this question effectively, consider outlining specific examples where you have developed content strategies that align with brand objectives. Discuss your process—from research and identifying target audiences to setting goals and measuring success. Emphasize your collaboration experience with other teams and how those strategies impacted overall project outcomes.

In your response, discuss your approach to understanding brand guidelines and tone of voice. Highlight your experience working with brand strategy briefs and how you incorporate insights into your content projects. You might also mention the importance of maintaining an editorial style guide to ensure consistency across all content.

Be prepared to mention specific project management tools you are familiar with, such as Trello, Asana, or Monday.com. Explain why you prefer them, focusing on features that enhance workflow, facilitate communication, or keep the team organized. Sharing a success story or outcome from using these tools can further illustrate your point.

When faced with tight deadlines, it’s crucial to emphasize time management skills and prioritization strategies. Discuss how you plan your workload in advance, block out dedicated writing time, and conduct regular check-ins with your team. Sharing an anecdote about successfully meeting a deadline while ensuring content quality can further demonstrate your capabilities.

Select a specific project that had challenges—whether it was a quick turnaround, scope changes, or stakeholder disagreements. Discuss the steps you took to manage the difficulties, how you engaged your team, and what the outcome was. This showcases your problem-solving skills and resilience in editorial management.

Explain your understanding of SEO principles and how you incorporate them into your content strategy. Talk about keyword research, optimizing on-page SEO elements, and creating engaging, readable content that appeals to both audiences and search engines. Providing tangible results from past projects can help demonstrate your SEO expertise.

Describe your philosophy on team collaboration and how you encourage input from different team members. Highlight the importance of regular meetings, brainstorming sessions, and open lines of communication to facilitate teamwork. Share a positive example of a project that benefited from strong collaboration.

Discuss your approach to staying current, whether through industry publications, webinars, or networking with professionals. Mention specific resources you utilize and how you implement those trends into your work, demonstrating your proactive stance in content marketing.

Outline the metrics you track to gauge project success, such as engagement rates, conversion rates, or feedback from clients. Describe your process for analyzing these results and how they inform future projects. Emphasizing your analytical skills will demonstrate your capability to deliver results in your role.

Emphasize your openness to feedback and your belief in continuous improvement. Discuss how you approach receiving criticism, viewing it as an opportunity to refine your skills. Sharing a personal experience of how input improved your work can add authenticity to your response.