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POSITION:  Senior Marketing Content Specialist

LOCATION:  Providence, Rhode Island

Reports To:  Director, Communications and Marketing

Department:  Communications and Marketing

ABOUT THE AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY

The American Mathematical Society (AMS), founded in 1888, is a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to advancing research and connecting the diverse global mathematical community through our publications, meetings and conferences, MathSciNet, professional services, advocacy, and awareness programs. The AMS has 30,000 members worldwide and offices in Rhode Island, Michigan, and Washington, DC.

WHY WORK AT THE AMS

At the AMS we value excellence, inclusivity and teamwork. We work at the forefront of advancing and connecting the diverse mathematical community worldwide, and we are seeking curious, innovative, collaborative individuals to join our team.

• Excellent work-life balance with potential for hybrid work
• Generous benefit offerings including:
  • 9.5% employer contribution to 403(a) Retirement Plan 
  • 100% employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Medical and dental coverage with employer cost share 
  • Voluntary vision, Life/AD&D, and Long-term Care Insurance available through payroll deduction
• 12 paid holidays 
• Generous paid time off
• Technology equipment reimbursement for applicable roles
• Tuition reimbursement

SUMMARY: The Senior Marketing Content Specialist is responsible for developing, editing, and managing high-quality written content that connects the American Mathematical Society’s diverse audiences - including mathematicians, students, educators, researchers, donors, and the public - to the Society’s programs, publications, meetings, and membership. This role writes, edits, and coordinates news and other content for all Society platforms, including web, email, and print products. This role blends strong writing and editorial expertise with strategic content planning to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across publications, digital platforms, and marketing communications. The Senior Marketing Content Specialist works closely with subject matter experts, authors, and internal teams to deliver compelling, accessible, and impactful content that aligns with the Society’s mission and brand. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Content Development Writing

• Design, execute, and scale a multi-channel editorial strategy aligned with our strategic plan and SEO targets.
• Track performance across the multi-channel editorial strategy, preparing reports on engagement analytics and metrics and recommendations for optimizing and improving outcomes of editorial content, marketing campaigns, and search visibility.
• Research, write, edit, and proofread a wide range of content and communications materials, including AMS articles, website copy, newsletters, press releases, presentations, slides, promotional content, social media posts, prizes and awards, and obituaries. Translate complex subject matter into clear, engaging language for diverse AMS audiences.
• Own and evolve the AMS brand voice, ensuring exceptional editorial quality, strict style compliance, and rigorous factchecking across all published assets. Collaborate with staff, authors, and contributors to create original content that reflects the AMS brand and mission. Take the lead in editing and assist with the posting, publishing, and promoting Math in the Media digests, Mathematical Moments posters, podcasts, videos, and any other relevant content to promote awareness and appreciation of mathematics.
• Ensure consistent branding, accessibility, and compliance with organizational standards. 

Content Strategy and Management

• Collaborates with AMS staff members to produce relevant content of importance for the Society.
• Build distribution playbooks to ensure every high-value content piece is strategically repurposed for LinkedIn, email campaigns, newsletters, and other social media platforms.
• Uses effective communication tools (e.g., presentation, verbal, writing, relationship building, negotiating, listening) to meet needs of audience and/or situation.
• Repurpose editorial content into high-quality digital marketing campaigns implemented on social platforms, email campaigns, and/or other platforms that uses the content strategically to move key audiences toward an action, i.e., joining AMS as a member, attending a meeting, purchasing a book, or driving brand awareness.
• Responsible for managing the Notices digital news presence and providing support in identifying ways to monetize the journal’s online and print assets.
• Partners with the Chief Editor of Notices to solicit, shape, and edit scientific content that reflect the breadth of mathematical activity and community interests.
• Ensures all content adheres to journalistic and editorial standards, including accuracy, fairness, and responsible critique of AMS policies and activities.
• Supports the Chief Editor in ensuring the Notices content supports the AMS’s reputation, mission, and strategic goals.
• Support the development of content strategies that drive engagement across digital and print channels.
• Support the Society thought leadership and media relations strategy, including pitching story ideas and opinion pieces and answering media requests.
• Plan and schedule content for websites, online newsletters, presentations, slides, social media, campaigns, promotions, and other marketing communications activities in which written content is necessary, in coordination with the Office of Communications and Marketing Team.
• Repurpose and optimize existing content for multiple platforms and audiences. 
• Regularly update website content (text, images, multimedia, and documents).

Collaboration and Project Support

• Partner with Creative Services and the integrated marketing communications specialists to produce written content with visuals, graphics, and multimedia.
• Contribute to content planning for events, campaigns, and organizational initiatives. 
• Own the content analytics dashboard. Regularly track the performance of digital content, including web, social, and email, and recommend improvements based on analytics.
• Coordinate with IT/developers on updates, integrations, and security.
• Collaborate with designers to improve visual presentation and usability.
• Other duties as assigned. 

TRAVEL: 10-20%

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: 
 Internal: Report to Director of Communications and Marketing; working collaboratively, Society-wide and with officers and volunteers, attending certain Society events, including committee meetings, as assigned.

External: Relationships may include various AMS constituents: members, partners, customers, and vendors; counterparts at sister societies and other organizations; members of the mathematical, academic, and broader scientific community.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or equivalent experience. 
• 4+ years of experience in content writing, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and grammatical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in using data and metrics to drive decision-making.
• Experience managing campaigns across multiple channels (emails, web, print, social media).
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, collegial, and strategic partnerships across departments to develop and publish engaging, audience-focused web content.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to support website functionality, performance, accessibility, and user experience, helping ensure a reliable and user-friendly digital presence.
• Demonstrated ability to glean insights from data, such as webpage impact via Google Analytics
• Proficiency in content management systems, social media platforms, and digital marketing tools.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector and/or membership organizations is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions based on insights.
• Knowledge of marketing and communication strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders.

ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES: The following attributes and competencies are indicators of the skills and/or behaviors necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. 

• Demonstrates understanding of organization’s mission, structure, culture, and constituencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of own department’s work activities and mission; understands how own job impacts work of department.
• Responds positively to changes in the organization and the workplace.
• Demonstrates flexibility in responding to work demands.
• Demonstrates and communicates respect for the opinions and beliefs of other people at all levels and fosters a climate of mutual respect.
• Plans and organizes work effectively.
• Accepts accountability for job performance and results.
• Works effectively with others in a variety of settings.
• Uses communication tools effectively (e.g., presentation, verbal, writing, relationship building, negotiating, listening) to meet needs of audience and/or situation.
• Maintains professional composure in challenging situations.
• Exercises discretion in identifying, handling, and safeguarding confidential information.
• Addresses issues constructively, building cooperative relationships within and across departments.
• Receptive to feedback and willing to try different approaches in order to achieve the best results.
• Passion for the mission and values of the American Mathematical Society.
• Innovative and results-oriented mindset Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail and strong communication skills with a high level of integrity and professionalism

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performing primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Duties performed cause light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to long periods of standing, sitting or repetitive motion.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices.
• Capable of reliable attendance in the office during scheduled work hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Typical office environment, climate-controlled, minimal noise.
• Extended work hours may be required to meet project deadlines or resolve unexpected problems.
• This position is required to be in-office.

EOE Statement

The American Mathematical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Other duties disclaimer: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. It is not intended as an employment contract.