Lead Content Strategist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Horizontal Talent is working with a global agency to help recruit a Lead Content Strategist. This contract role will lead the creation of detailed content strategy and deliverables.

In this Lead Content Strategist role, you will direct the creation of detailed content strategy deliverables. This includes governance models and workflows, content models, taxonomies, information architecture and relationship documents, content audits & inventories, voice and tone guidelines, and research findings.

• Produce cohesive strategy, research, and design documents that contextually address business needs, user needs, and best practices
• Facilitate discovery activities with limited oversight, such as content workshops, stakeholder interviews, audits, expert reviews, competitive reviews, etc
• Critique discovery research findings and apply findings as appropriate to the solution
• Conduct research activities such as content testing, card sorting, taxonomy testing, persona development, and user journeys
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams to create innovative, best-in-class, customer-centric solutions

We are looking for a Lead Content Strategist with a BS / BA / BFA in library science, graphic design, visual communication, or other design- or information-related fields; or equivalent experience. Additional qualifications include :

• Experience with different CMSs and DAMs and 5-8 years of experience as a content strategy professional
• Demonstrable experience presenting work to clients, facilitating and leading workshops, and moderating stakeholder interviews
• Experience connecting content strategy activities to demonstrable user, business, and brand value
• Background in taxonomy, information architecture, or human factors
• Ability to create and lead content audits, content inventories, information structures, governance plans, copy, sitemaps, taxonomies, content models, user journeys, and process flows

If youre looking to make a positive impact and create change, you'll be rewarded with an excellent pay rate for your inclusive and committed approach.

We'd love you to apply for this contract hybrid Lead Content Strategist job in Denver, and we're waiting to hear from you. Please get in touch with Horizontal Talent today.