Senior Content Strategist – Marketing
Alignerr · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $75,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Shape marketing voice and direction remotely.
- Develop content roadmaps and messaging frameworks.
- Create high-impact marketing materials.
- Optimize content performance using data.
- Collaborate with experienced marketing professionals.
About the role
About The Role
What if your strategic instincts and editorial expertise could shape the voice, direction, and performance of an entire marketing function? We're looking for a Senior Content Strategist to take the wheel on content roadmaps, messaging frameworks, and high-impact marketing materials — working fully remotely on a flexible contract basis.
This isn't a role for order-takers. We need a strategic thinker who can see the big picture, translate it into compelling content, and drive execution with confidence.
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Rate: Competitive hourly rate
What You'll Do
- Own and manage end-to-end content roadmaps that align with broader marketing and business objectives
- Develop and maintain messaging frameworks that drive clarity, consistency, and resonance across channels
- Deliver high-impact marketing materials — from campaign copy and thought leadership to web content and brand narratives
- Guide editorial direction and ensure content quality, tone, and strategic alignment across all outputs
- Identify content gaps and opportunities, then build scalable plans to address them
- Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to translate goals into compelling content strategies
- Measure and optimize content performance using data-informed insights
Who You Are
- Proven content strategist with a strong track record in marketing environments
- Skilled at building content roadmaps and editorial frameworks from the ground up
- A confident communicator — in writing, in strategy docs, and in stakeholder conversations
- Equally comfortable thinking at 30,000 feet and rolling up your sleeves to execute
- Detail-oriented without losing sight of the strategic goal
- Self-directed and reliable — you thrive working independently in a remote setting
- Strong understanding of how content drives audience engagement, brand authority, and business outcomes
Nice to Have
- Experience across B2B and/or B2C marketing content
- Background in brand strategy, editorial leadership, or content operations
- Familiarity with content management systems, analytics tools, or marketing automation platforms
- Prior experience in a senior or lead content role within an agency or in-house team
Why This Role
- Fully remote — work from wherever you do your best thinking
- Flexible contract structure that fits around your schedule
- Strategic, high-visibility work with real impact on marketing outcomes
- Collaborate with experienced marketing professionals on meaningful projects
- Potential for extended engagement and ongoing work as projects evolve
Key skills/competency
- Content Strategy
- Editorial Expertise
- Marketing
- Content Roadmaps
- Messaging Frameworks
- Brand Narratives
- Audience Engagement
- Performance Optimization
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Remote Work
Skills & topics
- Senior Content Strategist
- Content Strategy
- Marketing Strategy
- Editorial
- Content Roadmaps
- Messaging Frameworks
- Brand Narratives
- Remote
- Contract
- Marketing
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight content strategy, roadmapping, and messaging framework experience.
- Showcase your portfolio: Include examples of high-impact marketing materials you've developed.
- Demonstrate remote work skills: Emphasize self-direction and communication in your application.
- Address key requirements: Clearly articulate your strategic thinking and execution capabilities.
- Express interest in long-term potential: Mention your desire for extended engagement.
Technical preparation
Familiarize with content strategy frameworks.,Review examples of successful content roadmaps.,Practice articulating brand voice and tone.,Understand content performance metrics.
Behavioral questions
Describe a strategic content initiative you led.,How do you ensure content consistency remotely?,Share an example of data-informed optimization.,How do you handle conflicting stakeholder feedback?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Content Strategist role at Alignerr?
- The Senior Content Strategist role at Alignerr is a fully remote, hourly contract position. This offers flexibility in terms of work location and schedule.
- What kind of content strategy experience is Alignerr looking for in a Senior Content Strategist?
- Alignerr is seeking a proven content strategist with a strong track record in marketing environments. This includes experience in building content roadmaps and editorial frameworks from the ground up, and a deep understanding of how content drives engagement and business outcomes.
- How does Alignerr define 'high-impact marketing materials' for this Senior Content Strategist role?
- For the Senior Content Strategist position, 'high-impact marketing materials' encompass a range of content such as campaign copy, thought leadership articles, web content, and brand narratives. The focus is on content that resonates with the audience and drives business objectives.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Content Strategist at Alignerr?
- Key responsibilities include owning content roadmaps, developing messaging frameworks, creating high-impact marketing materials, guiding editorial direction, identifying content gaps, collaborating cross-functionally, and optimizing content performance using data.
- What 'nice to have' skills would benefit a Senior Content Strategist applicant at Alignerr?
- Nice-to-have skills for the Senior Content Strategist role include experience in B2B/B2C marketing content, background in brand strategy or editorial leadership, familiarity with CMS/analytics/marketing automation tools, and prior senior/lead content experience.
- How does Alignerr support flexible work for its Senior Content Strategists?
- Alignerr offers a flexible contract structure that fits around your schedule, and the role is fully remote. This allows Senior Content Strategists to work from their preferred location and manage their time effectively.
- What is the potential for growth or extended work as a Senior Content Strategist at Alignerr?
- There is potential for extended engagement and ongoing work as projects evolve for the Senior Content Strategist role. This suggests opportunities for long-term collaboration based on performance and project needs.