Content Strategist – Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee content strategy projects from initial discovery to final launch, which includes conducting content audits, gap analysis, and stakeholder interviews across various agency divisions.

• Develop information architecture and taxonomy for extensive WordPress installations.

• Collaborate with designers and developers to construct content models for custom WordPress blocks and templates.

• Draft and implement editorial guidelines that comply with the Plain Writing Act, Section 508, and WCAG 2.1 AA content standards.

• Strategize and manage content migrations, which involves assessing legacy content and deciding what needs to be rewritten, consolidated, or retired.

• Lead workshops and training sessions to transfer editorial responsibilities to client content teams.

• Utilize analytics and user research to back structural and editorial recommendations.

• Work alongside client content editors to streamline and organize duplicate or overlapping content while ensuring adherence to governance standards.

• Create and revise plain-language copy, as well as update outdated pages.

• Provide mentorship to fellow content strategists and related team members.

• Collaborate directly with government clients and the design and development teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in content strategy, content design, or a closely aligned field.

• Proven history of leading strategy initiatives rather than merely executing pre-existing plans.

• Experience conducting comprehensive content audits and constructing information architecture for complex, multi-stakeholder websites.

• Proficient understanding of WordPress content structures, including custom post types, taxonomies, and block-based editing.

• Demonstrated ability to write and advocate for content in plain language aimed at a general audience.

• Knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards as they pertain to content.

• Experience in facilitating workshops or training sessions with non-technical stakeholders.

• Exceptional written communication skills, with the capacity to convert research and audit findings into practical recommendations.

• Self-directed and capable of working remotely.

• Proven track record of managing multiple client engagements simultaneously.

• Background in an agency, consultancy, or as a contractor.

• Expertise in content modeling and taxonomy design.

• Skills in information architecture and site mapping.

• Experience with editorial governance frameworks and style guides.

• Knowledge of content migration planning and legacy content audits.

• Familiarity with analytics tools such as Google Analytics or Parse.ly.

• Previous experience with government, public-sector, or highly regulated clients.

• Understanding of digital.gov guidance and the Plain Writing Act of 2010.

• Experience in UX writing or content design within a product team environment.

• Background in SEO strategy for large institutional websites.

• Experience training non-technical staff on WordPress editorial processes.

• Previous experience serving as a mentor or leader within a content team.

• Familiarity with U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) content patterns or similar atomic design system methodologies.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Ability to fulfill additional requirements for applicable government contracts.

• Work authorization that does not necessitate visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• May be required to undergo a non-government and/or government background check or security clearance.

• All work must be conducted within the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $70/hr, with additional opportunities for discussion for higher-level candidates.

• Equal opportunity employer.