Content Strategist Contract

Position: Content Strategist (Contract)  

Mode: Contract - Through the end of 2024, possibly longer

Location: Remote

 
About the opportunity 

As a Freelance Content Strategist in the Communications and Marketing division focused primarily on web content, you will help lead discovery exercises (content audits, market research, etc), collaborate on overall site strategy (information architecture, etc.), and write short- and long-form web content. At times, you will be expected to make your own content updates in the Drupal CMS. The Freelance Content Strategist will report to the Director of Digital Copywriting. When it comes to content, you should be comfortable writing and editing clear, accurate, user-centered digital content that’s consistent with the organization’s brand voice.

This position requires a well-rounded professional who can multitask with ease, is deadline-oriented, can adapt quickly to changing priorities, and can work well with staff at all levels.

Responsibilites of the Role:

• Works closely with program stakeholders to understand business needs and user needs to ensure that all content meets these requirements.
• Crafts content through the synthesis of a variety of written sources and other inputs, and writes original content and microcopy, as needed.
• Generates and maintains detailed content change management documentation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of materials.
• Conducts content audits and assists in the creation of content models and content usage rules that enable us to maintain consistent brand standards.
• Collaborates with experience designers and IT to determine, define, and document content types and elements that support publishing to web.
• Identifies opportunities where CMS enhancements can increase efficiency and effectiveness in content development and maintenance workflows and document those requirements for IT.
• Contributes to the creation of taxonomies and metadata.
• Copyediting, proofreading, and content entry, as needed. 

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Three to five years of experience in creating and managing content for diverse audiences within a digital content management system, Drupal.
• Exceptional written communication skills
• Able to provide relevant case studies and a portfolio of your work.
• A deep understanding of how copy and interaction design support each other
• Experience in web content management systems, especially Drupal
• Strong ability to identify content gaps in a user flow
• Experience synthesizing content created in a variety of formats.
• Demonstrated project management and time management skills, including ability to accurately gauge project duration, manage expectations, deliver on deadlines, and handle conflicting priorities.
• Knowledge of how metadata impacts website content and SEO.

Nice to Have:

• Someone with a strong perspective on the relationship between editorial strategy and UX design.
• A great storyteller both with words and visualizations.
• Effective, but easy-going; someone who is fun to work with and thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Someone with a good sense of humor who isn’t afraid to try new ways of doing things.
• Someone with experience working in agile, or iterative design and delivery environments.

Pay Range: $55-$65 hr; Depending on Experience

About the College Board

We are a mission-focused, not-for-profit membership organization that believes in promoting innovation, equity, and excellence for generations of students. Our members include more than 6,000 of the world’s leading colleges, schools, and other educational organizations. We have over 1,600 employees in offices across the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico.

We are advocates for children and parents; we empower teachers and educators, and we are a strong presence in thousands of schools and communities across the country through programs and services - the SAT, Advanced Placement (AP®) and Pre-AP are just a few. Our work falls broadly into four categories: College Readiness, College Connection & Success, Student Opportunities, and Advocacy.

Named by Fast Company as one of the most innovative education companies, the College Board is a mission-focused organization. This job requires a strong focus on improving educational opportunities and outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged students, in the context of a competitive business environment.

Mission

Our mission is to clear a path for all students to own their future.

Selected candidates will be employed as a contingent worker of nextSource which is College Board’s Managed Staffing Solutions Provider unless role is listed as “direct hire”. nextSource is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. nextSource is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at +1 (917) 818-2313.