Christine Jahr
Content Strategist / Writer / Social Media Manager
Wenatchee, WA
christinejahr.com
instagram @christineljahr
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Q What do you do?
“What don’t I do? I started my career in Social Media Marketing for a consulting firm who has clients such as, Microsoft, McDonalds, etc.”
I worked on the Microsoft Stores, Retail, Surface & Manufacturing accounts. I then moved to sales and worked in the insurance industry doing sales (it was a big career change but as someone who grew up a third-generation insurance agent I felt the need to go for it.) After my time in the insurance industry, I felt a pull towards marketing and creative content. I currently work with a retail brand on their creative strategy and digital design.
Q What steps did you take to get to where you are now?
I went to college at Washington State University and I received a Bachelor’s Degree in English – Professional Writing and Rhetoric, and a Bachelors in Digital Technology & Design. I wanted to have a well-rounded resume, with my sales and marketing background. Having experience in both has helped me understand business more & how to streamline the funnel.
Q How do you stand out in your field?
I stand out in my career because I am easy-going & I go with the flow. I am chronically online so I understand trends as they grow & I will always be educating myself on how to evolve with the changes in the tech field.
Q What are you working on right now?
I am currently working as the Digital Marketing and Content Strategy Manager for Dear Cleo.
Q What’s your style?
I love gen z & millennial retail brands. My style is fun & quirky and my dream clients are people who aren’t afraid to step out of the box when it comes to creative & strategy.
Q Out of all your slashies, which one do you wish you could do more often?
I would love to focus on content strategy and helping brands build out their social marketing.
Q What is frustrating you right now?
The layoffs that are happening in tech. It makes it hard to keep a long-term contract when the climate is changing all the time
Q If you could hire someone for $20/hour, what would you have them do to make your day easier?
I would hire them to schedule posts and monitor community management for the brand. The most important role in content strategy is keeping your audience engaged and responded to.
Q What do you wish you could have told yourself, when, and why?
To not be so uptight about your next project. Things happen when they’re supposed to!
Q If you could talk to an expert to gain more insight on something, what would it be about?
How to monetize TikTok better.
Q What kind of opportunities/projects are you looking for?
I am looking for any projects that need content strategy and social media marketing.
Q Describe your ideal job/client/collaboration.
I would love any retail brand & podcast.
Q What is your rate?
I have a flat hourly rate of $50 per/hour. No matter the project, this means web design, content strategy, etc.
Q How should someone approach you about working together?
Email is the best way to reach me – Christineljahr@gmail.com. I love getting funny TikToks. :)
Q Who is a creative you admire?
Jordyn McCoy
Q Oh! and… how do you stay creative?
Travel & write romance novels!
This member profile was originally published in January 2023.