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Daniel Webster Jr.

Content Writer & Strategist

  • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
  • 303.726.1854
  • dan.webjr@gmail.com
  • linkedin.com/in/danielwebster2

Work History

SR. Content Marketing Manager (Remote)

Pathward - sioux Falls, SSD
1/2024Present
  • Oversaw the onboarding and implementation of Adobe Workfront and Asana for improved efficiencies, content governance, and project management for enterprise-wide requests and marketing campaigns
  • Managed the creation, direction, and execution of FY '24 and '25 content strategy by leading the Content Leadership Team through establishing content governance across the enterprise; managing the editorial calendar to coordinate content creation and distribution schedules; and supplying business units and leaders with high-quality, relevant content that ladders up to business themes and enterprise-wide goals
  • Lead author for all external-facing articles, website copy, emails, and digital advertisements
  • Lead author for the 2023 ESG Report 

Content Strategist (Remote)

Pathward - sioux falls, SD
7/202112/2023
  • Lead content strategist and copywriter for all net-new editorial needs for Pathward.com
  • Creative director for a $500,000 advertising campaign, which was nationally launched in sync with our rebrand. Hired three contractors and led management of messaging and design strategy for sixty digital and print advertisements placed in national and trade publications.
  • Leading content strategy and operations for marketing and communications teams for FY '23

Marketing and Content Strategist (Remote Contractor)

MetaBank - Sioux Falls, SD
2/20207/2021
  • Implemented project management platform (CoSchedule) and onboarded marketing staff to build efficiencies in content and campaign planning
  • Led and facilitated content strategy workshops across marketing, sales, and product divisions to build content strategy for FY '21 marketing assets
  • B2B copywriter for product marketing assets, infographics, an ebook, and the partner operational newsletter 

Sales Enablement Manager

Graebel Companies, Inc. - Denver, CO
4/20199/2019
  • First sales enablement employee at the company
  • Gathered input from regional stakeholders to develop and execute new content in key markets and modify existing content with translations, regional appropriate visuals, and cultural nuances
  • Developed sales and proposal language to win business opps and helped secure the largest consulting contract in Graebel's history  
  • Maintained and improved visual development processes, tools, and templates
  • Oversaw a network of external freelancers to enhance and maintain a consistent brand and voice for the sales team and account managers

Brand and Content Marketing Specialist

Graebel Companies, Inc. - Denver, CO
4/20174/2019
  • Managed brand-related inquiries and requests, as well as approvals across the enterprise
  • Procured project management platform (CoSchedule) and onboarded entire marketing staff, leading to significant efficiencies in campaign planning and cross-collaborative communication
  • Managed Graebel-approved graphic artists and copywriters to elevate the look-and-feel and messaging on marketing projects
  • Wedded visual and copy to create properly messaged presentations for senior leaders and broad department needs
  • Created and drafted content and assets (case studies, annual report, sustainability report, slides, brochures, blogs, infographics, videos, etc.) that told a compelling story both visually and in writing to win new business
  • Supported event management through scripting and production of video assets
  • Managed budgets for a wide array of projects, including brand activation, design-oriented projects, and integrated video campaigns

Account Manager

Domoto Brands - Denver, CO
4/20164/2017
  • Developed and negotiated project proposals for a variety of clients
  • Crafted strategic and creative briefs to inform project goals, budgets, requirements, and timelines for the client and the creative team
  • Planned and allocated creative and financial resources across development, design, and operational teams
  • Served as copywriter and copy editor for all print and digital content
  • Developed and organized all documentation, assets, and communication channels across the landscape of the company
  • Served as account manager for projects delivered to Molson Coors International, Trimble Navigation, Holidaily Brewing Co., and Elements Brands

Marketing Manager

Ember Creative & Agency BBM - Denver, CO
9/20144/2016
  • Managed creative projects for a variety of accounts
  • Planned, developed, and defended project budget recommendations and work goals
  • Produced and edited copy and oversaw art direction for the style and fit of our clients
  • Directed overall creative strategy – editorial, design, and marketing – for all projects 
  • Evaluated and hired freelance creative talent

Technical Writer/Research Analyst (Contract)

Innovim - Annapolis, MD
9/20143/2015
  • Led writing for past performance volume for government contract opportunities
  • Authored blog material for web and marketing efforts
  • Planned and assisted in the overall marketing effort in both digital and print formats
  • Researched prospective bid opportunities for business development department

Editor-in-Chief/Publisher

Local Magazine - Harrisburg, PA
10/20119/2014
  • Directed and executed the creation, delivery, and editing of original content for each print issue, including feature and profile pieces, advertorials, infographics, and video shorts
  • Provided oversight, direction, and execution of all high-level administrative duties (distribution, fundraising, bookkeeping, customer relations, and events)
  • Wrote feature and profile pieces and provided copy for advertorials, headlines, and captions
  • Sales lead for advertisements, advertorials, and film partnerships
  • Maintained social media platforms and website
  • Led successful Kickstarter campaign in July 2011
  • Raised 50K in seed funding for companion app, Local Field Guide

Sustainability Projects Coordinator

Center for Sustainability Education, Dickinson College - Carlisle, PA
5/20101/2013
  • Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory manager, which included tracking and providing inputs for the statistics and an annual report for the institution
  • Primary author for reporting documents: STARS, The Princeton Review, and Sierra Club Magazine
  • Managed the internship program, providing direction and supervision for 10 interns per semester
  • Co-founder and staff liaison for the Idea Fund, a student-led network that provided funds, consulting, and resources for projects with a return on investment
  • Supervised students managing the college's Biodiesel Plant

Skills

Project Management

Over 7500 hours of project management experience in sustainability, publishing, and marketing. Qualified for PMP certification. 

Expert: Asana, Basecamp, CoSchedule, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Slack

B2B Corporate Writing

Written copy for annual reports, program and service sheets (B2B), consumer copy, video scripts, and blogs

Senior-Level Copywriting

Applied writing skills to dozens of B2B and B2C applications -- newsletters, blogs, ebooks, annual and corporate sustainability reports, testimonials, and case studies for the healthcare, global relocation, financial services, and small business sectors.

Expert: MS Word, PowerPoint

Intermediate: MailChimp and Constant Contact

Publishing

Owned and operated a magazine for three years and managed a community newspaper.

Journalistic Writing

Published over 100 magazine and newspaper articles for cultural and community-based magazines, newspapers, and blogs.

Social Media

Ran all social media channels for TheBurg and Local Magazine. Contributed to social media channels through contract work at Innovim. 

Education

Book Project Graduate

Lighthouse Writers Workshop
20172019

MFA Creative Writing

Bennington College
20102012

BA English

Messiah College
20052009

Portfolio

Marketing materials and copy I've crafted in a variety of mediums for clients and corporations. Please click and then hit download button to view.

Hobbies & Interests

  • Basketball
  • Cats
  • Creative Writing (Fiction)
  • Literature
  • Neurodiversity

February 24, 2025