The Web Content Author role works within the Barefoot team to input, configure, format and publish content into content management systems, specifically Drupal and Kentico, on behalf of our clients. Primarily accountable for the completion and quality control of project work, the ideal candidate should possess a combination of strong technical skills, problem solving capabilities, teamwork/collaboration, attention to detail and communication skills. 

You will:

• Input, configure, format and publish content in Drupal and/or Kentico using prebuilt authoring templates and components.
• Build custom forms through CMS platforms.
• Manage taxonomies within platforms.
• Configure personalized elements through CMS platforms.
• Occasionally author basic HTML and CSS to optimize the presentation of content within existing platform components.
• Think creatively about how to use CMS authoring components to realize the creative vision for how content is displayed through the platform.
• Manage, organize, and optimize digital assets.
• Ensure proper tagging is in place to support measurement of website traffic.
• Proactively troubleshoot issues.
• Work with collaboratively with the Barefoot team across disciplines, including account, project management, creative, strategy, user experience, and technology.
• Provide proactive communications with other Barefoot team members regarding project progress.

You have:

• 2+ years of experience working in content management systems, such as Drupal, Kentico, AEM or Sitecore. Drupal and/or Kentico experience preferred.
• Acquia Site Builder certification preferred, but not required.
• Experience with CMS content architectures, content authoring and component configuration. 
• Strong working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript. 
• Familiarity with mobile/responsive development and testing.
• Willing and capable to learn and perform authoring in other CMS platforms.
• Understanding of cross-client, cross-platform, and cross-device compatibility.
• Experience with JIRA is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills.  
• Work independently in a structured team without close supervision.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong attention to details ensuring final product is precise and lacking errors.
• Work with QA team to validate and ensure delivery of a flawless product.

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits packages
• Vacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex days
• Access to online services for families and new parents
• End of year closure days (not deducted form vacation balance)
• Diversity and Inclusion Board with 12 affinity groups
• Internal learning and development programs
• And more…

The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, mentorship, and employee experience possible!  CM new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 3 days a week.  The ask stems from our want to:

• Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning
• Improve collaboration and team relationships.
• Increase employee engagement

We understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly.

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you are an individual with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@criticalmass.com.

We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our pool of candidates, with a target of achieving at least 50% representation from underrepresented communities.

The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmass.com and us.greenhouse-mail.io. We will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. We will never ask you to send us money, technology, or anything else to work for our company. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly.

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