ARlington , Virginia
|Hybrid
|Contract
ARlington, Virginia
|Hybrid
|Contract
We’re seeking a Senior Content Strategist to help shape clear, engaging, and high-performing digital experiences for a major financial services client. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead content strategy, strengthen editorial excellence, and partner closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders across complex initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute content strategies that support business goals, user needs, and digital experience objectives.
- Set and maintain editorial standards to ensure content quality, clarity, consistency, and alignment with brand guidelines.
- Apply GEO, SEO, content governance, and structured content best practices to improve content discoverability and performance.
- Lead content planning, roadmaps, workflows, and cross-functional editorial coordination for complex programs.
- Facilitate client workshops and stakeholder discussions to turn business needs into actionable content plans.
- Partner with Product, UX, Design, Marketing, and Engineering teams to create scalable content solutions.
- Support content review, quality assurance, and editorial decision-making across digital initiatives.
Skills
- 8+ years of experience in content strategy, content design, editorial strategy, or digital content management.
- Strong editing, proofreading, and content review skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience leading complex editorial programs and multi-stakeholder content initiatives.
- Solid understanding of GEO, SEO, content governance, and structured content practices.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior client stakeholders.
- Strong communication, organization, and project coordination skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience developing content frameworks and governance models for digital experiences.
- Background in facilitating workshops or strategic planning sessions with clients or internal teams.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with shifting priorities.
- Experience supporting enterprise-level or highly regulated digital content environments.
Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applicants who are excited to contribute to a collaborative and inclusive environment.
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