Content Author

At Manifest, our work is fueled by data, ignited by creativity and driven by results. We are a proudly independent, full-service agency represented by diverse talents, backgrounds and expertise, and we have one goal: to deliver breakthrough ideas and brand experiences that drive emotional connections and measurable impact. Let’s chat.

We're hiring a full-time Content Author with agency experience to join our Production team. In this role, you'll build and optimize web pages in Contentful, prepare digital assets, and partner with Creative, Account and Production teams to bring client work to life — accurately, on brand and on schedule. This role can be based (hybrid) Chicago, D.C., NYC, Phoenix, or St. Joseph, MI.

Responsibilities:

• Build and optimize web pages in Contentful, translating approved page mockups into live site pages that match design intent and brand standards.
• Slice, resize and export image assets from provided design files for web, blog and other digital channels.
• Work closely with Production leadership as well as other departments such as Creative and Account to ensure alignment with client expectations.
• Understand visual/written & verbal instructions. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and have the ability to organize & schedule work effectively.
• Balance multiple projects with overlapping priorities and varying degrees of urgency.
• Troubleshoot creative and technical challenges to find effective, thorough solutions.
• Adopt new tools and practices as the work evolves, communicating changes to the team so processes stay consistent.
• Present work internally with support of creative leadership.

Requirements;

• 2+ minimum years of hands-on experience authoring in Contentful, in an agency environment
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
• Experience creating content for digital platforms — e-commerce or D2C experience strongly preferred
• Ability to interpret visual, written and verbal direction, and to organize and schedule your own work
• A knack for connecting the dots and solving problems before they surface
• Experience with other CMS platforms (WordPress, Squarespace, Adobe Experience Manager) preferred
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS for minor updates to existing custom code preferred

What We Offer

• Private Company (Independent Agency) – Being a private organization allows us to move quickly so that we can deliver our best for our teams and our clients.
• Flexibility – We have a hybrid work environment and a flexible PTO plan that allows teams to take time off when they need it.
• Competitive Benefits and Salary – Multiple options for health plans based on your and/or your family’s needs, plus a 401(k) match and paid parental leave. The annual salary range for this role in the Chicago market is $65k-$75k in base pay, and the base pay offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on experience, skills, training, certifications, education, etc., and will be informed by market data.

Manifest is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Manifest recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other protected groups covered by federal, state or local laws.