Content Strategist (On-Call) Future Opportunities

ICF

Job Location:

Reston, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 61232 - 125954

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Content Strategist (On-Call)

This role is part of our talent pipeline and while there may not be an immediate opening we are proactively connecting with qualified candidates for future opportunities.

Our digital practice is looking to hiring a part-time on-call Content Strategist.

As an on-call/freelancer you might work zero to 30 hours per week depending on our workload (work times may need to align with specific time zones due to client requirements).

Job Location: This position is remote and can be based from anywhere in the U.S. As an on-call role youll be engaged on a project-by-project or task-by-task basis; proactive communication about your availability is key to success.

What You Will Do:

Content Strategy & Governance

Assist account teams in developing and executing web content strategies and governance plans
Make recommendations about content usability and optimization including improvements to taxonomy information architecture and SEO
Apply plain language principles and brand voice guidelines to editorial revisions; collaborate with technical writers editors and subject matter experts as needed
Support the creation of content briefs style guides and editorial standards documentation
Stay current on content strategy best practices including content workflows structured content models and evolving SEO standards

Web Content Administration & CMS Management

Manage web content in stage and production environments within Drupal and other content management systems
Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure content updates are accurately published across all environments (e.g. development staging production)
Apply accessibility best practices to all content ensuring compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines
Work with accessibility and data analytics teams to monitor content performance and recommend improvements
Support content migrations content audits and metadata/taxonomy updates

Project Coordination & Collaboration

Proactively communicate with task leads and project managers about your availability capacity and task status
Use Agile frameworks (e.g. Kanban or Scrum) to manage Operations & Maintenance tasks; track and report on content team activities using tools like Jira or similar platforms
Serve as a point of contact for day-to-day client content requests by prioritizing tracking and reporting on tasks
Collaborate with graphic designers UX experts developers and client stakeholders to support page revisions and the creation of new web content
Assist in preparing and delivering presentations to clients and internal project teams
Contribute to streamlining content management workflows and team processes

What You Will Bring with You:

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a related field
3-5 years of experience in web content management content strategy digital communications or a closely related role

Professional Skills

Familiarity with a content management system (Drupal WordPress SharePoint or similar); hands-on experience with Drupal is a plus
Understanding of plain language writing principles editorial style and web content best practices
Working knowledge of basic SEO concepts metadata and information architecture
Awareness of web accessibility standards including Section 508 and WCAG 2.1/2.2
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word Excel PowerPoint Teams SharePoint)
Ability to work independently manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working fully remotely with distributed teams

What We Would Like You to Bring with You:

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with or for federal state or local government clients
Exposure to public health content or health communications
Familiarity with Agile project management tools (Jira Trello Azure DevOps) or workflows
Basic understanding of HTML/CSS as it relates to content publishing
Experience using analytics tools (Google Analytics 4 Adobe Analytics or similar) to inform content decisions
Familiarity with AI-assisted content tools (e.g. for drafting summarization or content gap analysis) and an understanding of when and how to use them responsibly
Experience with design collaboration tools such as Figma
Familiarity with UX principles and user-centered design practices including exposure to user research usability testing wireframing or journey mapping as they relate to content design and information architecture

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.

We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$61232.00 - $125954.00

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