Freelance Senior Content Strategist Job at AKQA (Washington DC)

Freelance Senior Content Strategist

At AKQA we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create b...

Location

United States , Washington DC

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working in content strategy, digital strategy or digital content creation, and a list of projects you can share that show your thoughtfulness and approach
Strong writing and editing skills. A love of writing outside of work is always appreciated
Comfortable with the unknown, in fact, it sparks your curiosity
Enjoy applying structure and rigor to disorganized information to find new insights and clarity
Deep consumer empathy and experience working in human-centered design environments
High level of attention to detail
At least 4 years working in content strategy for digital experiences or ecosystems

Job Responsibility

Lead strategic content thinking across digital products and services, integrating messaging, information architecture, and content design to shape cohesive end-to-end experiences
Translate complex research, business objectives, and user needs into clear strategic narratives and executive-level presentations that drive stakeholder alignment and client buy-in
Develop strong points of view grounded in qualitative and quantitative insights, synthesizing data into actionable frameworks, experience principles, and scalable content approaches
Partner cross-functionally with UX, design, copy, technology, and client teams to bring strategies to life, fostering collaborative energy and shared ownership across disciplines
Apply voice, tone, and experience guidelines while contributing to interface content, messaging systems, and long-form storytelling as needed
Champion clarity, storytelling rigor, and strategic excellence through thoughtful communication, facilitation, and leadership within internal teams and client engagements

Fulltime

Freelance Senior Content Strategist

At AKQA we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create b...

Location

United States , Washington DC

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working in content strategy, digital strategy or digital content creation, and a list of projects you can share that show your thoughtfulness and approach
Strong writing and editing skills
Comfortable with the unknown, in fact, it sparks your curiosity
Enjoy applying structure and rigor to disorganized information to find new insights and clarity
Deep consumer empathy and experience working in human-centered design environments
High level of attention to detail
At least 4 years working in content strategy for digital experiences or ecosystems

Job Responsibility

Lead strategic content thinking across digital products and services, integrating messaging, information architecture, and content design to shape cohesive end-to-end experiences
Translate complex research, business objectives, and user needs into clear strategic narratives and executive-level presentations that drive stakeholder alignment and client buy-in
Develop strong points of view grounded in qualitative and quantitative insights, synthesizing data into actionable frameworks, experience principles, and scalable content approaches
Partner cross-functionally with UX, design, copy, technology, and client teams to bring strategies to life, fostering collaborative energy and shared ownership across disciplines
Apply voice, tone, and experience guidelines while contributing to interface content, messaging systems, and long-form storytelling as needed
Champion clarity, storytelling rigor, and strategic excellence through thoughtful communication, facilitation, and leadership within internal teams and client engagements

Fulltime

Freelance Senior Content Strategist

At AKQA we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create b...

Location

United States , Washington DC

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working in content strategy, digital strategy or digital content creation, and a list of projects you can share that show your thoughtfulness and approach
Strong writing and editing skills
Comfortable with the unknown
Enjoy applying structure and rigor to disorganized information to find new insights and clarity
Deep consumer empathy and experience working in human-centered design environments
High level of attention to detail
At least 4 years working in content strategy for digital experiences or ecosystems

Job Responsibility

Lead strategic content thinking across digital products and services, integrating messaging, information architecture, and content design to shape cohesive end-to-end experiences
Translate complex research, business objectives, and user needs into clear strategic narratives and executive-level presentations that drive stakeholder alignment and client buy-in
Develop strong points of view grounded in qualitative and quantitative insights, synthesizing data into actionable frameworks, experience principles, and scalable content approaches
Partner cross-functionally with UX, design, copy, technology, and client teams to bring strategies to life, fostering collaborative energy and shared ownership across disciplines
Apply voice, tone, and experience guidelines while contributing to interface content, messaging systems, and long-form storytelling as needed
Champion clarity, storytelling rigor, and strategic excellence through thoughtful communication, facilitation, and leadership within internal teams and client engagements

Fulltime

Freelance Senior Content Strategist

At AKQA we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create b...

Location

United States , Washington DC

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working in content strategy, digital strategy or digital content creation, and a list of projects you can share that show your thoughtfulness and approach
Strong writing and editing skills
Comfortable with the unknown
Enjoy applying structure and rigor to disorganized information to find new insights and clarity
Deep consumer empathy and experience working in human-centered design environments
High level of attention to detail
At least 4 years working in content strategy for digital experiences or ecosystems

Job Responsibility

Lead strategic content thinking across digital products and services, integrating messaging, information architecture, and content design to shape cohesive end-to-end experiences
Translate complex research, business objectives, and user needs into clear strategic narratives and executive-level presentations that drive stakeholder alignment and client buy-in
Develop strong points of view grounded in qualitative and quantitative insights, synthesizing data into actionable frameworks, experience principles, and scalable content approaches
Partner cross-functionally with UX, design, copy, technology, and client teams to bring strategies to life, fostering collaborative energy and shared ownership across disciplines
Apply voice, tone, and experience guidelines while contributing to interface content, messaging systems, and long-form storytelling as needed
Champion clarity, storytelling rigor, and strategic excellence through thoughtful communication, facilitation, and leadership within internal teams and client engagements

Fulltime

Manager, Content Marketing & Strategy

We are seeking a Manager, Content Marketing & Strategy to lead a team of content...

Location

United States , North Bethesda

Salary:

100000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Cherry Ventures

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in content marketing or strategy, with a proven track record of delivering measurable performance improvements and presenting strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders
Proven experience managing and developing content or marketing teams
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred
Strong understanding of B2B buyer journeys and marketing funnel content
Working knowledge of SEO best practices and keyword research
Clear, confident communication skills—especially in client-facing environments
Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines simultaneously
Experience working with content vendors or freelance writers
Comfort using or learning AI tools for content generation, ideation, and analysis
Demonstrated ability to innovate within content strategy, including use of AI tools for efficiency and ideation.

Job Responsibility

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of content strategists and editors across multiple manufacturing and industrial verticals
Set clear standards for content quality, strategic thinking, and client engagement
Serve as the senior escalation point for content-related challenges, delivery risks, or customer concerns
Provide guidance and intervention on mission-critical accounts when the stakes, visibility, or complexity are high
Partner with account leadership, marketing leadership, and operations to ensure alignment and resolution during escalations
Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and calm problem-solving under pressure
Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance guidance to content team members, balancing quality, efficiency, and professional growth
Serve as the senior editorial authority and final quality bar for flagship content, including whitepapers, ebooks, research reports, and executive thought leadership
Provide direct editorial and strategic involvement for mission-critical customers, especially during launches, repositions, or escalations

What we offer

401(k) match
medical, dental and vision insurance
life and disability insurance
generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave
EAP, other wellbeing resources

Fulltime

Manager, Content Marketing & Strategy

We are seeking a Manager, Content Marketing & Strategy to lead a team of content...

Location

United States , Waltham

Salary:

100000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Cherry Ventures

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in content marketing or strategy, with a proven track record of delivering measurable performance improvements and presenting strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders
Proven experience managing and developing content or marketing teams
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred
Strong understanding of B2B buyer journeys and marketing funnel content
Working knowledge of SEO best practices and keyword research
Clear, confident communication skills—especially in client-facing environments
Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines simultaneously
Experience working with content vendors or freelance writers
Comfort using or learning AI tools for content generation, ideation, and analysis
Demonstrated ability to innovate within content strategy, including use of AI tools for efficiency and ideation.

Job Responsibility

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of content strategists and editors across multiple manufacturing and industrial verticals
Set clear standards for content quality, strategic thinking, and client engagement
Serve as the senior escalation point for content-related challenges, delivery risks, or customer concerns
Provide guidance and intervention on mission-critical accounts when the stakes, visibility, or complexity are high
Partner with account leadership, marketing leadership, and operations to ensure alignment and resolution during escalations
Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and calm problem-solving under pressure
Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance guidance to content team members, balancing quality, efficiency, and professional growth
Serve as the senior editorial authority and final quality bar for flagship content, including whitepapers, ebooks, research reports, and executive thought leadership
Provide direct editorial and strategic involvement for mission-critical customers, especially during launches, repositions, or escalations

What we offer

401(k) match
medical, dental and vision insurance
life and disability insurance
generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave
EAP, other wellbeing resources

Fulltime

Manager, Content Marketing & Strategy

We are seeking a Manager, Content Marketing & Strategy to lead a team of content...

Location

United States , Denver

Salary:

120000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Cherry Ventures

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in content marketing or strategy, with a proven track record of delivering measurable performance improvements and presenting strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders
Proven experience managing and developing content or marketing teams
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred
Strong understanding of B2B buyer journeys and marketing funnel content
Working knowledge of SEO best practices and keyword research
Clear, confident communication skills—especially in client-facing environments
Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines simultaneously
Experience working with content vendors or freelance writers
Comfort using or learning AI tools for content generation, ideation, and analysis
Demonstrated ability to innovate within content strategy, including use of AI tools for efficiency and ideation.

Job Responsibility

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of content strategists and editors across multiple manufacturing and industrial verticals
Set clear standards for content quality, strategic thinking, and client engagement
Serve as the senior escalation point for content-related challenges, delivery risks, or customer concerns
Provide guidance and intervention on mission-critical accounts when the stakes, visibility, or complexity are high
Partner with account leadership, marketing leadership, and operations to ensure alignment and resolution during escalations
Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and calm problem-solving under pressure
Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance guidance to content team members, balancing quality, efficiency, and professional growth
Serve as the senior editorial authority and final quality bar for flagship content, including whitepapers, ebooks, research reports, and executive thought leadership
Provide direct editorial and strategic involvement for mission-critical customers, especially during launches, repositions, or escalations

What we offer

401(k) match
medical, dental and vision insurance
life and disability insurance
generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave
EAP, other wellbeing resources

Fulltime

Creative Director

As Creative Director, you bring big, transformative ideas to the table and motiv...

Location

United States , San Francisco; Los Angeles; New York

Salary:

140000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Year

On Board Experiential

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Design or related field
Fluid work experience and technical capabilities with Mac OS and standard creative suite of programs including Adobe CC, and collaborative Keynote, Microsoft Office, and Google products
A solid portfolio of 8+ years that includes unique, successful and relevant experiential marketing projects (at least 3 years at an experiential agency)
Work samples that include strategy, copywriting and/or design personally owned and delivered as part of your role in the project/program
Effective communicator and storyteller with the ability to find the best approach to verbally and visually communicate an idea AND articulately present it to other team members, clients and agency partners
Excellent listener, able to get to the heart of what the client and/or team is telling you
Experience collaborating with teams of strategists, designers, artists, technologists, producers, account managers and content developers
Strategic and visually compelling point-of-view demonstrated in all creative output
Adept at multi-tasking, with an ability to coordinate multiple projects and resources while maintaining excellence
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibility

Thoughtfully develop and present winning new business pitches that expand business relationships and agency opportunities
Understand and work within project parameters, including client goals and requirements, internal goals, audience experience, technical constraints, budget and timeline to create industry-leading creative work
Elevate the work. Lead Creative project teams by consistently clarifying team dynamics and next steps, monitoring progress, providing helpful critique, and infusing big ideas into the work, and thus consistently delivering inspired creative work that meets or exceeds client expectations
Guide and contribute to strategic development of integrated experiential and virtual marketing campaigns throughout all phases of a project, overseeing planning, concept development, design and implementation
Be the conduit between upfront strategy development and design exploration and execution
Interface with internal teams, vendors, and clients for creative sell-in and review
Remain current with industry trends and techniques, striving for best-in-class output across all facets of ideation, strategy, art direction and beyond
Stay up to date on current events, culturally relevant movements and happenings, DE&I best practices and terminology, and a vast range of subject matter that enhances the work, heightens your ability to collaborate with diverse talent, and creates an inclusive environment for expressing authentic and diverse perspectives
Foster deep understanding and empathy for the given brand’s intended audience that enhances the work
Act as the catalyst that mixes and translates ideas, pushes concepts, and finds the best way to push our overall creative and design output

What we offer

medical/dental/vision insurance
employer paid basic life and personal accident insurance
Annual Profit Sharing/Bonus Plan based on the company’s performance and your individual performance
401(k)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
PTO
STD/LTD insurance benefits
recovery days
happy hours

Fulltime

Freelance Senior Content Strategist

AKQA

Location:
United States , Washington DC

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

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