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Content Strategist

$78,000 avgMarketing

Salary Range

$55,000 – $110,000

Job Outlook

6% growth through 2032

Education

Bachelor's in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or English

Work Settings

Remote, Hybrid

About This Career

Content Strategists plan, create, and manage content across digital channels to support business goals, drive engagement, and improve brand visibility through editorial calendars and content frameworks.

Top Skills

Content planningSEO writingEditorial calendar managementBrand voice developmentAnalyticsStakeholder management

Typical Responsibilities

  1. Develop content strategy and editorial calendar
  2. Create and edit content across channels
  3. Optimize content for SEO
  4. Analyze content performance metrics
  5. Manage content team or freelancers
  6. Align content with business goals

Common Certifications

HubSpot Content Marketing Google Analytics Content Marketing Institute

Career Progression

1

Content Writer

0-2 years experience

2

Content Strategist

2-5 years experience

3

Senior Content Strategist

5-8 years experience

4

Director of Content

8+ years experience

ATS Keywords to Include in Your Resume

content strategyeditorial calendarSEObrand voicecontent marketinganalyticsthought leadership

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Hiring Industries

TechnologyAgenciesMediaE-commerceSaaS

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