Remote Blog Manager at Help Scout

Company Overview:
Help Scout is a leading company in the Remote Digital Marketing industry, specializing in providing innovative solutions for customer service and support. Our remote-first culture values flexibility, autonomy, and collaboration, allowing employees to work from anywhere in the USA. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive, regardless of their physical location.

Position Summary:
As a Remote Blog Manager at Help Scout, you will be responsible for overseeing our blog content strategy, managing a team of writers, and ensuring the production of high-quality, engaging blog posts. This is a key role in driving brand awareness, engagement, and thought leadership in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive blog content strategy aligned with company goals
- Manage a team of writers, editors, and contributors to create compelling blog posts
- Conduct keyword research and SEO optimization to increase blog traffic and visibility
- Analyze blog performance metrics and adjust strategies for continuous improvement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure blog content supports overall marketing initiatives

Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a blog manager or content marketing manager in a remote setting
- Excellent writing and editing skills with a strong portfolio of published articles
- Proficiency in SEO best practices and content optimization techniques
- Ability to lead a remote team effectively, fostering creativity and collaboration
- Strong organizational and project management skills to meet deadlines and deliver results

Technical Requirements:
- Fully equipped home office with high-speed internet connection
- Proficient in using remote collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace
- Comfortable working in a distributed team across different time zones
- Familiarity with project management tools like Asana or Trello for task tracking

Desired Skills:
- Experience with WordPress or other content management systems
- Graphic design skills for creating visual assets to accompany blog posts
- Knowledge of social media marketing and content distribution strategies
- Ability to analyze data and draw insights for content optimization

Compensation & Benefits:
The annual salary range for the Remote Blog Manager position at Help Scout is $70,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer remote-specific benefits such as a home office stipend, flexible working hours, virtual team building activities, and opportunities for career growth and development.

How to Apply:
To apply for the Remote Blog Manager position at Help Scout, please submit your resume, cover letter, and writing samples demonstrating your blog management expertise. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our remote team!