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Form of workWho we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There’s no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we’re up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun – so, you’ll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development, and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.
Who you are: You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren’t afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.
We’re better together: A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It’s a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!
In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match.
OVERVIEW:
Are you passionate about content marketing and creating highly effective marketing and business development campaigns? We are seeking a Manager, Content & News who will lead a team responsible for developing world-class content that enables the BAL brand to make meaningful connections with audiences. This individual will be a key member of the Marketing & Business Development team, responsible for managing and executing content strategies at scale for web, email, podcasts, webinars and other digital platforms, as well as overseeing a team of news and content writers who will produce the content.
The ideal candidate is both creative and strategic and has a proven track record of working with cross-functional teams to produce short and long-form content, including articles, trends, and insights. You are a self-starter who can independently research and delve deep into topics, translate complicated topics into relevant insights, and synthesize large quantities of information into succinct and useful copy. You have keen attention to detail and can produce content from a perspective that’s relevant to corporate clients and prospective clients.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coach, lead and motivate the team to produce exceptional content, meet tight deadlines, and juggle competing priorities
- Monitor and analyze the team’s work to develop more efficient use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality
- Establish a positive, collaborative work environment, providing career development opportunities, executing performance management, conducting feedback sessions, maintaining accountability, and establishing goals for continuous improvement
- Bring extraordinarily high personal energy to the task at hand, and create an environment that fosters passion and teamwork
- Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism or a related field;
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience
- 1-2 years of supervisory experience
- Must have excellent writing and communication skills and a mastery of AP style
- Preferred: A portfolio that demonstrates your ability to create strategic content that drives results
- A writing test may be required.
