Content Syndication Technician - Syndication Team - Data Management & Governance - Corporate Office (Austin, MN)

CONTENT SYNDICATION TECHNICIAN – SYNDICATION TEAM – DATA MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE – CORPORATE OFFICE (AUSTIN, MN)

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. 

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS 

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy^®, SPAM^®, Hormel^® Natural Choice^®, Applegate^®, Wholly^®, Hormel^® Black Label^®, Columbus^®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com. 

This position is responsible for gathering, cleansing, inputting, delivering, and auditing various types of digital marketing content & data into the company’s content syndication platform (PIM – Product Information Management & DAM – Digital Asset Management systems). The incumbent will also support the PIM Administrator and DAM Administrator in the execution of strategic activities related to system integrations & maintenance, asset lifecycle management & governance, and change management. 

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to work autonomously and cross-functionally, an understanding of data entry and management principles, and the ability to support data syndication initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

System Administration & Maintenance

• Gather, upload, and enrich various types of digital marketing content into the company’s PIM & DAM systems.
• Manage and maintain the DAM’s asset catalog and the PIM’s product catalog.
• Identify and communicate user support & troubleshooting instances to the PIM & DAM administrators.
• Support the PIM & DAM administrators on required PIM & DAM integration, user interface, taxonomy, metadata, administration, and maintenance activities.

External Facing Data Strategy 

• Collaborate with key internal (e.g., marketing, sales, regulatory, food studios, etc.) & external stakeholders (e.g., customer data teams) to administer product attribution to meet customer data requirements.
• Support attribute mapping & formulas in PIM system customer channels to ensure company data is correctly matched to customer requirements. 
• Publish approved assets from DAM to PIM and downstream to customers & data pools recipients. 
• Work directly in customer or third-party data portals to ensure fulfillment of customer data requirements.
• Audit customer and third-party data portals and websites to ensure accurate and consistent delivery of digital marketing content. 
• Support the PIM & DAM administrators in the development and implementation of data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data quality and consistency.

Asset & Content Lifecycle Management & Syndication 

• Support the PIM & DAM administrators in the setup, maintenance, and management company digital assets throughout their lifecycles. 
• Support execution of the enterprise DAM & PIM content management strategies.

Project & Change Management 

• Scope, scale, and lead assigned data management and syndications projects. 
• Work cross-functionally with internal (e.g., marketing, sales, regulatory, food studios, etc.) and external (e.g., creative agencies) data stakeholders to achieve assigned project goals and objectives.
• Support the PIM & DAM administrators in the creation and dissemination of system documentation and user training. 
• Manage and track project tasks, workflows, and issue resolution using Jira to ensure timely delivery and cross-team alignment.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required

• High School Diploma
• 1+ years of experience in data entry, data quality, data management, or data governance 
• Demonstrated pattern of initiative 
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Well-organized and proven attention to detail 
• Track record of success working independently on assigned projects 
• Proven experience working collaboratively with technical and/or marketing/sales team members 
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require sponsorship for a work visa 
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer 

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in data management, marketing, ecommerce, computer science, information technology, or related field
• Experience with PIM, DAM, and/or content management data pools (e.g., Salsify, Syndigo, Aprimo)  

LOCATION: Corporate Office Austin, MN 

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the Content Syndication Technician role is between $20.25 - $28.50 per hour, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

BENEFITS: Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10% of the time

For immediate consideration, apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

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