New York , NY
|Remote
|Contract
New York, NY
|Remote
|Contract
Bring your content expertise to a role focused on shaping thoughtful, user-centered digital experiences across web platforms. In this position, you’ll combine strategy and hands-on writing to create clear, engaging, and accessible content for a wide range of audiences while partnering closely with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute digital content strategies that align with business goals and user needs.
- Create and refine web content, landing pages, headlines, body copy, UX microcopy, calls to action, and messaging frameworks.
- Collaborate with product, UX, design, marketing, engineering, and other stakeholders to support cohesive user journeys.
- Use research, analytics, user feedback, and testing insights to improve content effectiveness over time.
- Apply SEO best practices to improve discoverability and support organic search performance.
- Ensure content follows accessibility standards and supports inclusive, usable digital experiences.
- Help establish and maintain content governance standards, editorial guidelines, and best practices.
- Support optimization efforts through experimentation, A/B testing, and ongoing performance review.
Skills
- 5–7+ years of experience in content strategy, UX writing, content design, digital content, or a related discipline.
- Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to create concise, engaging, and user-friendly content.
- Experience developing digital-first content that serves multiple audiences and channels.
- Working knowledge of SEO, information architecture, UX writing, and user-centered design principles.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards, including WCAG, and a commitment to inclusive content practices.
- Experience using analytics, research, and testing to guide content decisions and improvements.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across teams and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in healthcare, life sciences, academic medicine, or another regulated environment.
- Familiarity with enterprise content management systems.
- Experience with digital analytics tools such as Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics.
- Knowledge of A/B testing platforms and content experimentation methods.
- Experience supporting large website redesigns or digital transformation initiatives.
Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and supported. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you’re excited about the role and bring the skills and perspective to help create meaningful digital experiences.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $33 - $67 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.