Content Developer
Family Christian Stores - Grand Rapids, MI
Family Christian helps to reawaken and focus your heart and mind, giving you the courage and support you need to be the active hands and feet of God. We are the nation’s largest Christian retailer with nearly 300 stores in 36 states. Through our products and resources, the message of Christ reaches hearts, inspires faith and strengthens families. Just like a drop that creates ripples, we’re impacting lives in a way that lasts.

We are currently searching for a Content Developer.

GENERAL SUMMARY:
  • Develops content for products and brand identity across all consumer-facing mediums and channels
  • Sources and procures additional content, develops plans to implement, and executes enhanced content strategies
  • Provide direction and management of community of brand advocates (partners, bloggers, customer advisory panels, affiliates etc)
  • Develop processes and create efficiencies for content strategies and execution
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Functional

  • Establishes, takes ownership and achieves aggressive yet reachable organizational goals
  • Defines structure, principles and measurement tools for all product copy and content development
  • Creates copy and content that leverage SEO while connecting with consumers across digital and traditional marketing programs
  • Provides insights and council on best practices in customer engagement copy
  • Demonstrates excellence in accuracy, written and verbal communication
Leadership

  • Thinks and acts like a long-term owner by readily taking responsibility and championing ideas in the face of challenges
  • Tackles tough problems head on and makes necessary and unpopular decisions to benefit his/her area as well as the organization as a whole
  • Catalyzes commitment to and vigorous pursuit of a clear and compelling vision, stimulating higher performance standards
  • Clearly and consistently conveys the vision, mission, values and strategies of the organization, and how his/her organization should focus its energy and resources
  • Fosters an organizational-wide climate that energizes and inspires people to excel
  • Leverages the individual talents of team members to maximize organizational productivity and efficiency
  • Makes a compelling and persuasive case for proposals with thorough preparation and sound rational arguments
  • Organizational agility (understands why and how things work, how to use formal and informal networks, supporting culture and leveraging and knows how to best utilize groups in complex situations)
Planning and Execution

  • Anticipates problems and plans ahead
  • Develops appropriate short- and long-term plans that are aligned to business strategies
  • Develops action steps and timing to ensure completion of activities
  • Involves key stakeholders in planning activities
  • Organizes self and work unit for high performance and establishes efficient systems to get work done
  • Establishes methods for monitoring progress against goals
  • Removes obstacles to attaining results and shifts gears comfortably
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Consumer Copywriting experience (2-5 years)
  • College or equivalent SEO experience (2-5 years)
  • eCommerce Content experience(1 year)
  • Social and referral content development (2 years)
Family Christian offers a comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, life insurance, 401K matching program, flexible spending accounts, competitive vacation package, and more. One of the most amazing benefits is the opportunity to be part of our non-profit foundation, The James Fund, which is dedicated to meeting the needs of orphans and widows. Our employees have the opportunity to tangibly meet these needs through in-store initiatives, community events, and “work trips” to Mexico and other places of need in partnership with the James Fund. Take a closer look at www.jamesfund.org for more information.

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Family Christian Stores is the world's largest Christian-focused retailer, and is located in the United States. As of 2012, the retail chain...