ARlington , Virginia
|Hybrid
|Contract
ARlington, Virginia
|Hybrid
|Contract
We’re looking for a Senior Content Strategist to help shape compelling digital experiences through clear, consistent, and high-quality content. In this role, you’ll partner with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders to develop content strategies, strengthen editorial standards, and improve content discoverability across digital channels.
Responsibilities
- Develop content strategies that align with business goals, user needs, and digital experience objectives
- Set and maintain editorial standards to ensure clarity, consistency, quality, and brand alignment
- Support content discovery and performance by applying GEO, SEO, and modern content best practices
- Lead content planning, governance, workflows, and roadmap coordination across multiple stakeholders
- Manage editorial initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring strong organization and follow-through
- Facilitate stakeholder discussions and workshops to translate business needs into actionable content plans
- Collaborate closely with Product, UX, Design, Marketing, and Engineering teams to deliver scalable content solutions
- Review, refine, and QA content to support a strong user experience across digital touchpoints
Skills
- 8+ years of experience in content strategy, content design, editorial strategy, or digital content management
- Strong editing, content review, and quality assurance skills
- Experience leading complex editorial programs and cross-functional initiatives
- Knowledge of content governance, structured content, and search optimization best practices
- Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with internal teams and client stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative, adaptable, and solution-oriented approach to work
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting digital experience programs in a client-facing environment
- Background in facilitating workshops or strategic working sessions
- Familiarity with Generative Engine Optimization and evolving content discovery practices
- Experience working with structured content models and governance frameworks
- Ability to contribute thoughtful recommendations that improve content quality and scalability
Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We value different perspectives, experiences, and ideas, and we welcome candidates who share our commitment to creating an environment built on respect and belonging.
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