** This role is not eligible for sponsorship AND is four days onsite hybrid at our N. Scottsdale office **Your Responsibilities- Using AEM and assorted authoring/design tools, execute and publish content requests for digital experiences from internal stakeholders and external partners for the Choice Hotels website, mobile app, and other channels.
- Consult with stakeholders, including marketing and international content teams, to ensure a superior user experience, that best practices are followed, and that the Choice Hotels style guide is upheld.
- Implement search engine optimization, site analytics tracking, and mobile-optimized layouts. Troubleshoot content that does not display correctly and escalate any issues that cannot be resolved.
- Evolve authoring best practices through identification of new merchandising approaches, new components, and new component functionality.
- In collaboration with the site analytics team, ideate, author, and implement A/B tests through Adobe Target that allow us to draw conclusions around user behavior to shape merchandising approaches and influence subsequent tests.
- Identify industry trends and best practices within the content marketing space to ensure Choice Hotels delivers best-in-class digital experiences and communicate these to the larger team for authoring consistency across channels.
- Review all authoring creative assets for compliance with design standards, style guide tenets, and general best practices.
Your Experience, Skills & Competencies- Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in authoring with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
- Minimum 3 years' experience in content authoring with Adobe Experience Management (AEM), preferably in a lead content role.
- Demonstrated understanding of web content management systems, HTML, CSS, graphic design and Photoshop editing.
- Familiarity with web accessibility standards (ADA) and responsive design principles.
- Proficient in MS Office-Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, both independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple tasks to consistently meet deadlines and maintain service levels.
- Ability to be responsive to and effectively communicate with stakeholders.
- Editorial mindset and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices preferred.
Your TeamThis is an individual contributor role that will report to the Manager of Content & Strategy. You will have
3 peer teammates and collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis.
**This role is not eligible for sponsorship**
Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
- Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
- Employee recognition programs
- Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide
