Carter Solutions (S) Pte Ltd – Digital Content Specialist / eCommerce Administration

Content Specialist Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct Research

When creating content, content specialists conduct research to enhance their content. This may also include identifying relevant topics, fact-checking, and analyzing sources to generate information.

Write and Edit Content

After researching, content specialists write content. They maintain an appropriate tone in their writing, adhering to their employer’s style guide. When editing, content specialists check for errors in grammar, punctuation, and style.

Create Content Strategies

Content specialists identify the aims of their company, seeking to create content that is in line with their employer’s goals. They target content to specific audiences and look for content that is in demand. This may involve conducting market research or employing SEO strategies.

Maintain Editorial Calendars

Content specialists adhere to strict deadlines, ensuring that quotas are met. They maintain the editorial calendar by scheduling due dates and tracking content through the editorial process.

Coordinate with Writers and Designers

Working with writers and designers, content specialists ensure that their work meets company standards. They regularly communicate with writers and designers to develop content and ensure that deadlines are met.

Content Specialist Skills and Qualifications

Content specialists have an eye for detail. They are adept and finding content that appeals to their consumers, and they produce accurate, high-quality work. Employers typically require candidates to hold a bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing, or a related field. In addition, the following skills and qualifications are necessary for the job:

• Computer literacy – understanding the landscape of online communications from working in Microsoft Word to using content management systems, content specialists are familiar with computer systems and software, and frequently use search engines to conduct research
• Writing proficiency – to write and edit with speed and accuracy, displaying a strong knowledge of English grammar and the ability to create clear, engaging, and informative text
• Organizational skills – organized and efficient, content specialists maintain calendars and juggle deadlines, keeping track of content throughout the editorial process and ensuring that work is submitted on time
• Marketing knowledge – content specialists understand how to market their content; familiar with industry trends, they use the appropriate strategies to draw in consumers
• Design and layout skills – sourcing and editing photos as necessary and ensuring that they are properly laid out, content specialists have an eye for presenting visual material

Training will be provided. No experience required. No qualification required if you are talented. Otherwise, minimum NITEC or Diploma.