Web Content Specialist

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13394908 Our marine recreation client is looking for a Web Content Specialist for a 6-month role that\'s expected to convert to full-time. Candidates must be able to work onsite in Mettawa or Downtown Chicago 3 days a week (can work from home the remaining two days, role is 40 hrs/week). \ The Web Content Specialist supports day-to-day content operations across a multi-brand website portfolio. This role focuses on CMS execution, content accuracy, QA, and SEO hygiene, while supporting an active site migration. The ideal candidate brings strong CMS fundamentals, comfort with change, and a proactive mindset for using AI and new tools to improve efficiency.

Content & CMS Operations:

Publish, update, and maintain web content using enterprise CMS platforms (AEM, Optimizely, or similar). Build and update landing pages, product pages, campaign assets, and navigation components. Fulfill content requests from cross-functional teams within defined SLAs. Prepare and manage digital assets, including image optimization and metadata.

Quality Assurance & SEO:

Perform pre- and post-publish QA to ensure accuracy, functionality, and responsive behavior. Identify and escalate site issues, broken links, and rendering defects. Implement on-page SEO elements and support structured data as directed. AI-Enabled Improvement Use AI tools to speed up content creation, QA, and routine tasks. Identify manual workflows and propose automation or AI-assisted solutions. Stay informed on emerging tools and apply them to real operational challenges.

Migration & Process Support:

Assist with site migration activities, including content validation, redirects, and testing. Execute bulk updates, regression testing, and migration QA. Document workflows, edge cases, and SOPs. Participate in Agile team ceremonies as required. \

Required Qualifications:

2-4 years of experience in web content operations or CMS administration. Experience with enterprise CMS platforms (AEM, Optimizely, Sitecore, or similar). Working knowledge of

HTML, CSS, SEO

fundamentals, and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA). Hands-on QA experience across desktop and mobile. Demonstrated professional use of AI tools to improve workflow efficiency. Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. \ Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with AEM Cloud or Optimizely. Exposure to site migrations or replatforming efforts. Familiarity with DAM tools, analytics platforms, and Agile environments. In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment. Benefits Creative Circle\'s Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location {target="_blank" rel="noopener"}is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.\ \ Loo ing forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:\ \ Email your resume in Word to:\ \ billy.carter@jobalert.creativecircle.com \ •Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the

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-- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.•\ \ Billy Carter - Recruiter, National Delivery\ \ For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for

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programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.\ \ \ \ This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 03/31/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.\ \ Creative C