Lead Content Strategist at Horizontal Talent in Denver, Colorado

Job Description:

Horizontal Talent is working with a global agency to help recruit a Lead Content Strategist. This contract role will lead the creation of detailed content strategy and deliverables.

In this Lead Content Strategist role, you will direct the creation of detailed content strategy deliverables. This includes governance models and workflows, content models, taxonomies, information architecture and relationship documents, content audits & inventories, voice and tone guidelines, and research findings.

• Produce cohesive strategy, research, and design documents that contextually address business needs, user needs, and best practices
• Facilitate discovery activities with limited oversight, such as content workshops, stakeholder interviews, audits, expert reviews, competitive reviews, etc
• Critique discovery research findings and apply findings as appropriate to the solution
• Conduct research activities such as content testing, card sorting, taxonomy testing, persona development, and user journeys
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams to create innovative, best-in-class, customer-centric solutions

We are looking for a Lead Content Strategist with a BS/BA/BFA in library science, graphic design, visual communication, or other design- or information-related fields; or equivalent experience. Additional qualifications include:

• Experience with different CMSs and DAMs and 5-8 years of experience as a content strategy professional
• Demonstrable experience presenting work to clients, facilitating and leading workshops, and moderating stakeholder interviews
• Experience connecting content strategy activities to demonstrable user, business, and brand value
• Background in taxonomy, information architecture, or human factors
• Ability to create and lead content audits, content inventories, information structures, governance plans, copy, sitemaps, taxonomies, content models, user journeys, and process flows

If you're looking to make a positive impact and create change, you'll be rewarded with an excellent pay rate for your inclusive and committed approach.

We'd love you to apply for this contract hybrid Lead Content Strategist job in Denver, and we're waiting to hear from you. Please get in touch with Horizontal Talent today.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. 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 $45 - $52 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Apply Now