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The Associate Analyst supports the planning, coordination and execution of content initiatives across CDW's digital channels. This role partners with stakeholders across marketing to help manage workflows, support content production, maintain project timelines and assist with reporting and operational activities. The Associate Analyst helps improve team processes, supports cross-functional initiatives and contributes to content programs that drive business objectives.
What you will do:

• Support the planning, coordination and execution of content initiatives across multiple digital channels.

• Assist with project management activities including timeline tracking, stakeholder communication and status reporting.

• Help organize content calendars, production workflows and team planning activities.

• Coordinate content requests and deliverables across content strategy, editorial, SEO, web, creative and marketing teams.

• Support content audits, inventories and content governance initiatives.

• Assist with gathering and reporting content performance metrics, helping identify trends and opportunities.

• Maintain documentation, process guides and operational resources.

• Help monitor project progress, identify potential risks and escalate issues when appropriate.

• Support content optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across digital properties.

• Assist with research, competitive analysis and stakeholder information gathering to inform content planning.

• Support innovation and pilot initiatives, including AI-enabled content workflows and new content processes.

• Identify opportunities to improve team efficiency, collaboration and operational effectiveness.

What we expect of you:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, journalism, digital media or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate with stakeholders at various levels of the organization.

• Highly detail-oriented with strong time management skills and the ability to maintain accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects, track deliverables and manage competing priorities while meeting established deadlines.

• Strong curiosity and a willingness to learn new processes, technologies and evolving best practices in content, digital marketing and customer experience.

• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions that increase efficiency, consistency and effectiveness.

• Experience supporting marketing, content, communications, project coordination, content operations or digital initiatives is preferred.

• Familiarity with project management platforms, content management systems, collaboration tools or digital analytics platforms is a plus.

• Interest in emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools and content workflows, is a plus.

Pay range: $58,000 - $80,400 depending on experience and skill set

Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.

About Us

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do-it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one-building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win-focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward-staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees-working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.

As a fullstack, fulllifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next.

Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.