Content Manager

The Content Manager for Smart Energy Decisions, part of the Clean Energy portfolio at Diversified Communication, is a skilled journalist in the field of energy and sustainability with experience building content across digital media platforms. The Content Manager must be a self-starter who can develop unique and innovative ideas, manage multiple tasks, and is comfortable interfacing with energy professionals and internal event, marketing, and sales teams. The Content Manager will primarily work across Editorial and Event functions for Smart Energy Decisions.

Key Areas of Responsibility will include:

• Responsible for editing daily news from external sources, and coordinating contributed media for publication, such as columns, white papers, etc.
• Ensure production of bi-weekly newsletters using Marketo e-mail automation system
• Coordinate the work of contract writers for use in news and research
• Help create content for white papers, columns, and original research as needed
• Moderate panels at SED's in-person events as well as on webinars
• Recruit speakers for SED's events and assist conference manager in coordinating session content
• Attend industry events and conferences, with some travel required
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with internal teams

Knowledge: Bachelor's in Communications, Journalism, or similar field preferred. 3-5 years' relevant experience working in clean energy, particularly for a B2B publication or digital product strongly preferred.

Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Audience development experience preferred. Familiarity using web-based content management systems and with promoting content across social media platforms preferred. Experience with the Microsoft Office suite and photo editing software preferred. Experience using data and web analytics to understand the behaviour and preferences of readership a plus. Experience with Photoshop, Audacity, iMovie, or other equivalent photo, audio, and video-editing software a plus.

Abilities: Must be highly organized, independent, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven, with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once with short turnaround time. Ability to collaborate with a small but passionate team producing daily news and long-term projects is necessary.