Content Manager with Social Media Marketing Skills Salary in Toronto, Ontario

Job Description for Content Manager

Content managers work with creative personnel and freelancers to establish and maintain creative materials used by a website, a marketing campaign, media aggregator, or similar entity that offers content. Their work includes editing for appropriateness of tone, style, and subject matter. Because many content managers work for web media sites, they usually review not only written suggestions, but also video and sound content (such as podcasts). They may even be used for input on the layout and graphic presentation of the site itself.

A content manager may have a creative staff providing content in written, video, or audio form, but they are likely to also use freelance submission. The content manager works with his or her creative team to set schedules and deadlines, as well as planning themes and updates for long-term projects and situations. They help to establish standards surrounding conflict, and then make sure the creative work fits this style.

The content manager may work with editors in a variety of departments that contribute content; it is up to the content manager to keep those departments on deadline. In smaller organizations, the content manager may create most or all of the content; in these cases, the manager should expect to do their own writing and copy editing for written material.

The education requirements for content managers vary by the entity requiring this position. For brand content management, a company may require a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related discipline. For web content management, an organization likely values practical experience over formal education requirements. In all cases, a web-based content provider will likely prefer a content manager with some HTML programming and layout experience.

Content managers generally work fairly irregular hours. Although brand- and marketing-related management situations may allow for more regular hours, there is no guarantee. The content manager must understand basic computer software as well. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)

• Create and oversee content, including marketing and communications deliverables.
• Guide subject matter experts in writing and presenting materials.
• Update content in accordance with emerging targets, usability goals, and performance metrics.
• Edit and apply style rules to content, and ensure compliance with disclosure policies and other rules.

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