Content Strategist

CONTENT STRATEGIST SAN FRANCISCO, CA CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY

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Must have skills:
3-5 years experience working in interactive design environments as content strategist, copywriter, or related position. Experience writing content for mobile devices, or deep familiarity with using mobile devices for Internet access and texting. Superb communication skills: this means the candidate will be able to articulate clearly verbally (in large group settings as well as one-on-one) and in writing the primacy of the user-centered design as well as the specific contribution of the content efforts.

The ideal candidate will work closely and collaborate with the UX team, Product, Development, QA and Developers to create and build the ideal experience our customers need. You must be a strategic, self-motivated, creative professional to contribute to this team that jumps in with both feet and does what needs to be done. The candidate must also have an extremely developed sense of design and impeccable attention to detail.

OVERVIEW:

- Working in the User experience design group, the content strategist is responsible for producing UX and brand-relevant content strategies and copy.
- The role requires well-demonstrated skills in these areas, solidly informed by user-centric standards.
- Responsibilities include both large projects and ongoing maintenance, working both independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
- To be successful, s/he must be organized and able to work on several projects at once in a fast-paced environment.
- The responsibilities of the Content Strategist range from the highly tactical (sometimes making minor content corrections or updates) to the highly strategic (leading design teams or facilitating sessions with executive staff to discover creative solutions to business problems).

RESPONSIBILITIES: Work closely with interaction designers, visual designers, product managers, and project managers

- Understand business and technical requirements
- Analyze user and business needs
- Define user requirements
- Inventory and analyze existing content
- Write, edit, and proof content
- Develop and modify standards and guidelines
- Work closely with our business partners to consult on long-term and short-term online content strategies
- Facilitate user-centered participatory design sessions
- Create content strategies for large projects
- Write, edit, proof content
- Develop style guides and standards
- Participate in team meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

- 3-5 years experience working in interactive design environments As Content Strategist, Copywriter, or related position
- Familiarity with user-centered design principles
- Experience writing content for mobile devices, or deep familiarity with using mobile devices for Internet access and texting
- Superb communication skills verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to define "content strategy" succinctly
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word and comfort with PowerPoint
- Experience working in the financial services industry desirable
- Experience working in the financial services industry or tech industry desirable
- Work samples a plus

Please note that candidates must interview in Foster City.

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