Content Marketing Specialist

I love my team. We talk about books and reading every single day (dream job!), we're genuinely passionate about libraries and literacy, and we're a fun group that gets to do some good in the world. Now we're hiring, and I'd love to find the right person.

If you love books, marketing and you can write, keep reading.

We're looking for a Content Marketing Specialist to help bring Libby to life. This role owns the day-to-day of Libby Life, our consumer content hub: the editorial calendar, the writing and editing, the newsletters, and the recommendations that connect readers with their next great book.

Who we're hoping to find:

• A strong writer!!
• Someone organized enough to juggle calendars, freelancers, and deadlines
• Curious about how content gets found, including newer AI-powered search (a Digital Marketing Specialist handles the heavy technical SEO, so you just need to be interested, not an expert)
• Understands and LOVES content marketing

Based in Greater Cleveland, hybrid (2 days on campus, 3 from home). BTW- our campus is awesome!

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, click to apply. Happy to answer questions!

Posted by: Jennifer Leitman

Position at OverDrive

Cleveland, Ohio

This position will require you to be in the Greater Cleveland, OH Area

We are presently in a hybrid schedule, 2 days on campus and 3 days WFH

The Content Marketing Specialist's responsibilities including bringing the Libby brand to life through engaging editorial content, email communications, and storytelling that inspires reading and strengthens library engagement. This role leads the day-to-day editorial planning, content development, and audience growth efforts for Libby Life, Libby's consumer-facing content hub, while ensuring content reflects Libby's voice, brand standards, and business priorities. This position drives the development of trusted, high-quality content that connects readers with books, libraries, and reading recommendations across search, newsletters, social channels, and emerging AI-powered experiences. The role partners with internal subject matter experts, freelance contributors, and cross-functional teams to identify content opportunities and deliver editorial strategies that support audience growth, engagement, and retention.

Responsibilities:

• Own day-to-day editorial planning, content calendars, and execution for Libby Life content initiatives.
• Coordinate content creation across internal contributors, subject matter experts, freelancers, and guest writers to ensure timely publication.
• Serve as primary editor for contributors, providing feedback, coaching, and guidance to maintain content quality and brand standards.
• Develop, write, edit, proofread, and optimize blog, newsletter, website, and marketing content that supports audience engagement and business objectives.
• Recommend content, blog, and newsletter strategies that align with audience interests, seasonal opportunities, and marketing priorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, approvals, and publication timelines to ensure projects are delivered on schedule.
• Maintain and improve editorial workflows, documentation, style guides, and content governance processes.
• Analyze content performance and audience trends to inform future content planning, optimization opportunities, and recurring editorial programs.
• Drive content repurposing across blog, email, social, and website channels to maximize reach and value.
• Apply SEO, AEO, and GEO best practices in partnership with the Digital Marketing Specialist to improve content discoverability across search and AI-powered experiences.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Journalism, English, Communications, Creative Writing, or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in content strategy, editorial management, content marketing, publishing, journalism, blogging, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing editorial calendars, publishing schedules, and content workflows.
• Strong writing, copyediting, proofreading, content development, and storytelling skills, including the ability to transform complex topics into engaging consumer-facing content.
• Experience coordinating internal contributors, subject matter experts, freelancers, or external writers.
• Knowledge of audience development, content engagement, newsletter strategy, content performance metrics, and content optimization best practices.
• Experience working with content management systems and publishing platforms, with familiarity applying SEO, AEO, and GEO best practices.
• Excellent organizational, project management, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, competing priorities, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and cross-functional partnerships; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools.

What's Next:

As you've probably guessed, OverDrive is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else, we don't even want you to be like us—we want you to be like you! So, if you're interested in joining the OverDrive team, apply below and tell us what inspires you about OverDrive and why you think you are perfect for our team.

OverDrive values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.