Home/
Search jobs/
Manager--Content Strategy | ARlington, Virginia
Manager--Content Strategy
Back to job search
Back to job search

ARlington , Virginia

|

Hybrid

|

Contract

ARlington, Virginia

|

Hybrid

|

Contract

Job ID 75633|Posted Aug 10, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

 

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.

 

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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.

We're sorry!

Applications from candidates outside of our global target markets are currently not accepted through Job Board - but that could change in the future. We will update Job Board if we expand to your market. Do you have other candidate related questions? Contact us today.
Contact us
Return to home

We're sorry!

Applications outside of the assigned country are currently not accepted for this job - but that doesn't mean we can't work with you. Visit our Job Board to view the jobs available within your market.
View available jobs
Contact us

Access denied.

Users logged in to client accounts are unable to access Job Board. If you are interested in viewing and applying for open jobs, please log out of your current account. If you are a hiring manager interested in viewing candidates available to hire, click below to go to Talent Board.
Go to Talent Board
Explore Horizontal
Talk to an expert
Expertise
Solutions
Company
Need a digital marketing solution? Visit our partner company Horizontal Digital. (Opens in a new tab)
Privacy Policy | Terms And Conditions | Accessibility | CA Privacy Notice |
©Horizontal Talent 2026
Horizontal Integration is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
| Protect yourself from job scams
Badge
Horizontal is a minority-owned business that is certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).