Senior Content Developer (Temporary to Staff)

Local Projects, LLC • New York, NY

3d • $45 - $75 • Hybrid

About The Position

A Senior Content Developer at Local Projects shapes the creative output of projects and collaborates with the Creative Director and senior designers on ideation. The role is accountable for strategy and content development, whether completing the work directly or overseeing junior team members. Work spans defining strategic focus, positioning, and audience research; articulating storylines and visitor experiences; structuring content; conducting subject research and collection reviews; developing themes and stories; writing and editing scripts; and researching and licensing assets for physical and digital media exhibits.

As the leader of the strategy and content development process, the Senior Content Developer applies expert knowledge of experience-design work from strategic planning and discovery through installation. They lead the internal team, guide clients on strategy and content requirements across project phases, create processes for working with clients and external partners, and develop or oversee strategy and content deliverables for meetings and presentations. Under the direction of project leadership, they maintain successful client relationships and workflows. The role supports multiple project types and requires effective collaboration as well as the ability to lead when needed.

The role is temporary to staff, is based on-site at the NYC Studio in a hybrid arrangement, and requires a primary residence in NY, NJ, CT, DC, or VA. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and able to travel within the US and globally. The hourly rate is $45–$75, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of content development and strategy experience in exhibitions, experience design, or agency work, from concept through installation.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to inspire team members.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, both internally and with clients.
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Strategic planning skills.
• Strong software skills for presentations (Figma, Google Slides, Keynote, PowerPoint), documentation (Google and Microsoft Suites), collaboration (Figma), and database management (Airtable or similar).
• Exceptional writing ability, especially in crafting engaging visitor experiences.
• Exceptional research and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information clearly.
• Proven expertise in creating compelling digital media content.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and time management, including the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Asset sourcing or liaison experience with cultural institutions, archives, and/or stock agencies.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and function well in an agile environment.
• Ability to travel within the US and globally.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work on-site in the NYC Studio in a hybrid arrangement.
• Must have a primary residence in NY, NJ, CT, DC, or VA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with project leadership on major design directions and decisions.
• Lead internal discussions to guide the interpretation and integration of content and strategic focus.
• Oversee junior content and strategy team members on projects.
• Develop project-specific strategy and content processes, including methods for working with subject matter experts, community stakeholders, and other partners.
• Guide clients on strategy and content requirements and processes.
• Be accountable for strategy and content tasks and ensure excellence in deliverables and documentation.
• Research, synthesize, write, and edit to a high standard.
• Maintain internal documentation, including databases, to a high standard.
• Participate actively in personal development and support the growth of peers.
• Define strategic focus, positioning, and audience research; shape storylines and visitor experiences; organize content; conduct subject research and collection reviews; develop themes and stories; write and edit scripts; and research and license assets for physical and digital exhibits.
• Develop or oversee strategy and content deliverables for client meetings and presentations.
• Maintain successful client working relationships and support effective workflows.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed