Content Manager Jobs in Illinois
Content Manager jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago's dense media, technology, and corporate sectors, with additional demand in Naperville and Rockford, and openings at every level from entry-level content coordinator through senior content strategist. Major Illinois employers with consistent content manager hiring include McDonald's, Walgreens Boots Alliance, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation, all headquartered in the state and each running sizable content and brand communications teams. The most in-demand specialties are B2B content strategy, SEO-driven editorial, and internal communications for large enterprise operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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POSITION: Manager, Digital Content
DEPARTMENT: Marketing & Communications
REPORTS TO:Director, Communications
PAY GRADE:6
STATUS:Full Time, Exempt
SALARY RANGE: $65,000- $70,000
ABOUT UNITED WAY OF METRO CHICAGO
United Way of Metro Chicago brings together business, government, philanthropic, individual, and community leaders to deliver funding and resources while amplifying the expertise of nonprofit organizations across greater Chicago. We help individuals meet their basic needs and work alongside neighborhood partners to address local priorities and create communities where all people can thrive. United, we are building a stronger Chicago region.
ABOUT 211 METRO CHICAGO
211 Metro Chicago is a 24/7/365 helpline connecting Cook County residents to health and social service resources. 211 Metro Chicago is operated by United Way of Metro Chicago and launched with support from the City of Chicago, Cook County, philanthropic partners and the 211 Metro Chicago Advisory and Executive Boards composed of business, civic, charitable and social service organizations.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Manager of Digital Content is responsible for maintaining United Way of Metro Chicago’s digital content presence across all platforms, including email campaigns, social media, and websites. The Manager of Digital Content develops and executes content recommendations to advance the marketing and communications departmental goals to increase brand visibility, audience growth, and conversion.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Email Marketing & Communications: United Way + 211 Metro Chicago
- Serve as the primary content lead for email marketing and constituent communications across United Way and 211 Metro Chicago.
- Create content and work with Sr. Manager, Art Director to build and deploy all mass communications in Marketing Cloud email marketing tool. Emails include, but are not limited to monthly newsletter(s), 211 newsletters, corporate newsletters, and campaign leaders.
- Create, edit, build, and deploy all content for Marketing Cloud journeys.
- Work with event project leads and Sr. Manager, Art Director to create, edit, build, and deploy email communications to support events and programming, e.g., invites, reminders, thank you, etc.
- Collaborate with Marketing Activation Manager and Sr. Director, Art Manager to create, edit, build and deploy direct mail emails.
- Social Media Content & Engagement: United Way + 211 Metro Chicago
- Develop and manage content across all United Way and 211 Metro Chicago social media channels.
- Execute social media tactics to achieve approved goals.
- Develop and post all social content through Sprout Social.
- Work with Sr. Manager, Art Director to update social graphics for all events, programs, etc.
- Manage and update supporting social media resources, including Linktree and other audience engagement tools.
- Maintain social media management tools, including Sprout Social, and identify opportunities to strengthen audience engagement and growth.
- Monitor notifications and engage with tagged and partner posts.
- Website Content Strategy & Management
- Serve as the primary content owner for United Way and 211 Metro Chicago websites.
- Develop, write, review, and update website content to ensure information remains accurate, engaging, accessible, and aligned with organizational priorities.
- Work with Marketing Operations Manager to manage all content edits for all United Way of Metro Chicago-owned websites, reviewing for accuracy and SEO optimization.
- Provide Marketing Operations Manager with necessary links, updates, etc. for press and story posts on website.
- Work with teams across United Way to plan, create, and manage web content that works to achieve United Way’s strategic goals while also keeping to modern SEO and User Experience (UX) best practices.
- Optimize website content and organization for greatest accessibility and organic search traffic.
- Development Team Communications Support
- Develop social content and other communications support for corporate partnerships.
- Provide editing support for all fundraising communications, e.g., donor solicitations, presentations, stewardship reports, etc.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Activation Manager to develop integrated campaign messaging across marketing channels.
- Campaign Materials Content Management
- Review and update content for all campaign materials 2x / year (40 + individual items) to align with approved content and messaging direction provided by Communications Director.
- Provide content direction and recommendations to the Marketing Activation Manager and Sr. Manager, Art Director throughout campaign development and production processes.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify content updates and opportunities for message optimization.
- Organizational Communications & Content Stewardship
- Manage shared Marketing & Communications inboxes, responding to inquiries and routing requests to appropriate team members.
- Maintain and update staff biographies and other organizational profile content.
- Internal REDI (Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Committee
- Represent Marcom team on REDI committee to support with programming.
OTHER DUTIES
- The core responsibilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned by Senior Management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate has a background creating content for CMS-managed websites, building inbox-friendly email campaigns, and developing engaging social media content and experiences.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A) in Digital Marketing or related field of study and/or three or more years in a digital marketing or related digital content role
- Experience and a proven track record of creating and executing successful email marketing campaigns through an email marketing tool such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud
- Strong understanding of WordPress or a similar CMS
- Demonstrated skills designing and developing engaging social media posts and short form digital videos
- Proven understanding in current website content accessibility guidelines and SEO best practices
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to work well in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Detail oriented with focus on delivering results through creative content solutions
- Proactive, self-starter, problem solver and organized
- Energized and able to manage and prioritize many tasks simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Zoom Webinar, Trello, SmartSheets; experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) preferred.
- Photography or video editing a plus.
Other Requirements
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, for events as required.
- Ability to travel within the Chicago region.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Guided by a clear set of Core Values and Behaviors – Passionate About the Work, Good Teammate, Being Curious, and Equity Minded, you will join an impressive group of individuals and contribute your diverse set of experiences, skills and characteristics to the organization.
- Accepts guidance and responds well to feedback.
- Displays maturity, good judgment, enthusiasm, and personal motivation.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to anticipate workload and effectively cultivate and leverage relationships with colleagues to meet deadlines.
- Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit, ability to multi-task and prioritize concurrent projects and day-to-day tasks within a high production and fast-paced environment.
BENEFITS OFFERED
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k Plan
- Paid Time Off including: Personal Time, Sick Time & Paid Holidays
TO APPLY: Candidates must officially apply through our website with a cover letter and resume.
The responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work required in the role. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned. We believe the term “diversity” incorporates all the characteristics that make us both alike and unique: our backgrounds, cultures, nationalities, lifestyles, identities, gender, points of view, approaches to solving problems, ways of working, and views of personal and career success. It is the intent of United Way to follow both the letter and the spirit of local, state, and federal laws governing Equal Opportunity Employment as those laws exist today and as they may change in the future.
POSITION: Manager, Digital Content
DEPARTMENT: Marketing & Communications
REPORTS TO:Director, Communications
PAY GRADE:6
STATUS:Full Time, Exempt
SALARY RANGE: $65,000- $70,000
ABOUT UNITED WAY OF METRO CHICAGO
United Way of Metro Chicago brings together business, government, philanthropic, individual, and community leaders to deliver funding and resources while amplifying the expertise of nonprofit organizations across greater Chicago. We help individuals meet their basic needs and work alongside neighborhood partners to address local priorities and create communities where all people can thrive. United, we are building a stronger Chicago region.
ABOUT 211 METRO CHICAGO
211 Metro Chicago is a 24/7/365 helpline connecting Cook County residents to health and social service resources. 211 Metro Chicago is operated by United Way of Metro Chicago and launched with support from the City of Chicago, Cook County, philanthropic partners and the 211 Metro Chicago Advisory and Executive Boards composed of business, civic, charitable and social service organizations.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Manager of Digital Content is responsible for maintaining United Way of Metro Chicago’s digital content presence across all platforms, including email campaigns, social media, and websites. The Manager of Digital Content develops and executes content recommendations to advance the marketing and communications departmental goals to increase brand visibility, audience growth, and conversion.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Email Marketing & Communications: United Way + 211 Metro Chicago
- Serve as the primary content lead for email marketing and constituent communications across United Way and 211 Metro Chicago.
- Create content and work with Sr. Manager, Art Director to build and deploy all mass communications in Marketing Cloud email marketing tool. Emails include, but are not limited to monthly newsletter(s), 211 newsletters, corporate newsletters, and campaign leaders.
- Create, edit, build, and deploy all content for Marketing Cloud journeys.
- Work with event project leads and Sr. Manager, Art Director to create, edit, build, and deploy email communications to support events and programming, e.g., invites, reminders, thank you, etc.
- Collaborate with Marketing Activation Manager and Sr. Director, Art Manager to create, edit, build and deploy direct mail emails.
- Social Media Content & Engagement: United Way + 211 Metro Chicago
- Develop and manage content across all United Way and 211 Metro Chicago social media channels.
- Execute social media tactics to achieve approved goals.
- Develop and post all social content through Sprout Social.
- Work with Sr. Manager, Art Director to update social graphics for all events, programs, etc.
- Manage and update supporting social media resources, including Linktree and other audience engagement tools.
- Maintain social media management tools, including Sprout Social, and identify opportunities to strengthen audience engagement and growth.
- Monitor notifications and engage with tagged and partner posts.
- Website Content Strategy & Management
- Serve as the primary content owner for United Way and 211 Metro Chicago websites.
- Develop, write, review, and update website content to ensure information remains accurate, engaging, accessible, and aligned with organizational priorities.
- Work with Marketing Operations Manager to manage all content edits for all United Way of Metro Chicago-owned websites, reviewing for accuracy and SEO optimization.
- Provide Marketing Operations Manager with necessary links, updates, etc. for press and story posts on website.
- Work with teams across United Way to plan, create, and manage web content that works to achieve United Way’s strategic goals while also keeping to modern SEO and User Experience (UX) best practices.
- Optimize website content and organization for greatest accessibility and organic search traffic.
- Development Team Communications Support
- Develop social content and other communications support for corporate partnerships.
- Provide editing support for all fundraising communications, e.g., donor solicitations, presentations, stewardship reports, etc.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Activation Manager to develop integrated campaign messaging across marketing channels.
- Campaign Materials Content Management
- Review and update content for all campaign materials 2x / year (40 + individual items) to align with approved content and messaging direction provided by Communications Director.
- Provide content direction and recommendations to the Marketing Activation Manager and Sr. Manager, Art Director throughout campaign development and production processes.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify content updates and opportunities for message optimization.
- Organizational Communications & Content Stewardship
- Manage shared Marketing & Communications inboxes, responding to inquiries and routing requests to appropriate team members.
- Maintain and update staff biographies and other organizational profile content.
- Internal REDI (Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Committee
- Represent Marcom team on REDI committee to support with programming.
OTHER DUTIES
- The core responsibilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned by Senior Management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate has a background creating content for CMS-managed websites, building inbox-friendly email campaigns, and developing engaging social media content and experiences.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A) in Digital Marketing or related field of study and/or three or more years in a digital marketing or related digital content role
- Experience and a proven track record of creating and executing successful email marketing campaigns through an email marketing tool such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud
- Strong understanding of WordPress or a similar CMS
- Demonstrated skills designing and developing engaging social media posts and short form digital videos
- Proven understanding in current website content accessibility guidelines and SEO best practices
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to work well in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Detail oriented with focus on delivering results through creative content solutions
- Proactive, self-starter, problem solver and organized
- Energized and able to manage and prioritize many tasks simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Zoom Webinar, Trello, SmartSheets; experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) preferred.
- Photography or video editing a plus.
Other Requirements
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, for events as required.
- Ability to travel within the Chicago region.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Guided by a clear set of Core Values and Behaviors – Passionate About the Work, Good Teammate, Being Curious, and Equity Minded, you will join an impressive group of individuals and contribute your diverse set of experiences, skills and characteristics to the organization.
- Accepts guidance and responds well to feedback.
- Displays maturity, good judgment, enthusiasm, and personal motivation.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to anticipate workload and effectively cultivate and leverage relationships with colleagues to meet deadlines.
- Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit, ability to multi-task and prioritize concurrent projects and day-to-day tasks within a high production and fast-paced environment.
BENEFITS OFFERED
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k Plan
- Paid Time Off including: Personal Time, Sick Time & Paid Holidays
TO APPLY: Candidates must officially apply through our website with a cover letter and resume.
The responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work required in the role. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned. We believe the term “diversity” incorporates all the characteristics that make us both alike and unique: our backgrounds, cultures, nationalities, lifestyles, identities, gender, points of view, approaches to solving problems, ways of working, and views of personal and career success. It is the intent of United Way to follow both the letter and the spirit of local, state, and federal laws governing Equal Opportunity Employment as those laws exist today and as they may change in the future.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in content manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field
- Three or more years of content creation and editorial management experience
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute multi-channel content strategies
- Proficiency with content management systems such as WordPress or Sitecore
- Experience managing content calendars, writers, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong SEO knowledge and familiarity with analytics platforms like Google Analytics
Content Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a content manager in Illinois?
Content manager is not a licensed profession in Illinois, so there is no state board exam or registration required. Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related discipline, combined with portfolio work demonstrating editorial judgment and content strategy. Chicago's large agency and corporate ecosystem means candidates who build hands-on experience through internships at Illinois-based firms or through managing branded social and web content move into formal content manager roles faster than those relying on education alone.
Which companies hire content managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring content managers in Illinois right now include CDW, JLL, and Zoro, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and large healthcare and financial services organizations means content manager openings tend to be full-cycle roles with budget ownership rather than purely executional positions.
Which Illinois cities have the most content manager jobs?
Chicago, Barrington, and East Peoria have the most content manager openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the majority of demand because it houses the state's densest cluster of corporate headquarters, marketing agencies, and media companies, while suburban hubs like Naperville benefit from the large enterprise campuses of tech and financial services employers that have relocated regional operations there.
Are there remote content manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields, since content management is fundamentally a desk-based and digital role. About 70% of content manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how naturally the work translates to distributed teams. The portions of the role most commonly offered remotely are editorial planning, SEO strategy, and freelancer management, while in-office expectations tend to apply to roles with heavy stakeholder or production coordination.
How can I get hired as a content manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a content coordinator or junior copywriter role at one of Chicago's many mid-size marketing agencies, where hands-on workload and direct mentorship accelerate progression faster than in large corporate settings. Illinois employers like Publicis, Leo Burnett, and Draftfcb alumni networks regularly hire associates without prior management experience. Building a portfolio that includes a demonstrated editorial calendar, published SEO pieces, and basic analytics reporting gives Illinois candidates a meaningful edge over applicants with credentials but no visible work product.
Where can I find and apply to content manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to content manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target city, and apply directly to each one. No account creation is needed to see and apply to the positions listed.
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