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Full-Time

Senior Content Author

Posted on 7/8/2024

Critical Mass

Critical Mass

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital experience design and marketing agency

Consulting
Consumer Software

Mid, Senior

San Jose, CA, USA

Requires onsite presence in San Jose for a minimum of three days per week.

Category
Content Strategy
Content & Writing
Requirements
  • At least 3-4 years of experience working with content management systems (AEM, Sitecore, TeamSite)
  • Excellent understanding of content management systems and its components/templates
  • Knowledge of Cross-browser and Responsive development
  • Basic work experience on Front-End technologies (e.g. HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
  • Basic knowledge of pre-processed CSS styling (SASS, LESS)
  • Fluency with data transfer formats and protocols popular in web applications (eg. JSON, XML, HTTP)
  • Experience building proof of concept prototypes
  • Experience integrating a web solution based on a Content Management System
  • Experience troubleshooting, debugging, and doing root cause analysis of web applications issue
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives
Responsibilities
  • Build web applications that follow the latest web standards and conforms with leading-edge front-end technologies, using the components implemented by the Development team
  • Work closely with Creative, Business, Technology and QA teams to ensure the technology will be functional and meet performance targets on all web platforms (mobile, desktop)
  • Help oversee and test the development of components
  • Implement user and business requirements which are composed of multiple authoring activities
  • Maintain up-to-date and complete documentation on projects as dictated by the capability’s guidelines and best practices
  • Debug or troubleshoot complex issues in existing web applications
  • Proactively provide feedback on policies and procedures when an opportunity for improvement exists

Critical Mass is a digital experience design agency that creates engaging digital solutions for clients in various industries, including automotive, finance, healthcare, and retail. The agency focuses on delivering tailored digital strategies, user experience (UX) design, and technology solutions. Their services encompass website design and development, digital marketing campaigns, social media management, and data analytics. Critical Mass stands out from competitors by emphasizing a collaborative approach, working closely with clients to co-create solutions that resonate with their target audience. The company aims to simplify complex digital challenges and provide user-friendly solutions while nurturing talent through programs like the Critical Mass Artist In Residence (CM AIR) and Trailhead.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$238K

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1996

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition by DesignRush as one of the best digital marketing companies in Canada highlights Critical Mass's industry leadership and credibility.
  • Partnerships with high-profile clients like BlackSquare and Diageo demonstrate the agency's ability to deliver striking and effective digital solutions.
  • Innovative programs like the artist-in-residence initiative with Shantell Martin foster a creative and dynamic work environment.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive digital marketing and advertising sector requires continuous innovation to maintain market position.
  • Dependence on project-based fees and retainers may lead to revenue volatility, especially during economic downturns.

What makes Critical Mass unique

  • Critical Mass excels in simplifying complex digital challenges through bespoke digital strategies and user-friendly solutions, setting them apart from more generalized digital agencies.
  • Their unique programs like CM AIR and Trailhead foster creativity and nurture emerging talent, providing a competitive edge in innovation and talent development.
  • A collaborative approach with clients and a deep understanding of digital trends enable Critical Mass to co-create impactful solutions that resonate with target audiences.

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Benefits

Professional Development Spending Account that can be used for conferences, courses, subscriptions, books

Competitive pay and benefits

Match charitable donations up to $100USD

Flexible, reasonable work-from-home arrangements whenever possible

INACTIVE