Senior Content Strategist

NYC IT Inc • New York, NY

1d • $75 - $85

About The Position

This role focuses on developing and implementing content strategies, ensuring content is user-centered, well-researched, and adheres to style guides. The strategist will manage projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and utilize data to inform content decisions.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of full-time experience in the role of content strategist, editorial strategist, information architect, or similar
• Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of past work
• Experience writing to a style guide
• Strong research skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience organizing meetings and collaborating with stakeholders
• Project management skills with the ability to self-manage tasks and complete work on a deadline
• Basic Google Analytics skills: Be able to run reports on web traffic to inform content audits
• Experience using user research to inform decision-making

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields (e.g., Journalism, Communications, Creative writing, Digital media)
• Experience working in government, higher education, or non-profit organization
• Experience writing in plain language and at a sub-7th grade reading level
• Experience working in a modern content management system
• Experience navigating complex approval workflows and incorporating feedback from legal, policy, and executive stakeholders.
• Background in New York City with understanding of how New Yorkers interact with city government

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement content strategies.
• Ensure content is user-centered and well-researched.
• Write content adhering to style guides.
• Organize meetings and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Manage projects and self-manage tasks to meet deadlines.
• Conduct content audits informed by Google Analytics reports.
• Utilize user research to inform decision-making.
• Navigate complex approval workflows and incorporate feedback from legal, policy, and executive stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior