Content Writer Job at Kforce Inc in Redmond

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Note: This range is provided by Kforce Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Uphold editorial standards for written content: define voice, tone, inclusivity, and difficulty calibration guidelines
• Edit, fact-check, and validate content items to ensure clarity, accuracy, and cultural sensitivity
• Organize content data using structured taxonomies (categories, tags, metadata) to support variety, discoverability, and progression
• Contribute to the development of editorial tools and workflows that support efficient content management
• Support with planning and rollout of cycles of live content, ensuring quality and consistency
• Develop a larger content update strategy, considering player behavior and real-world trends
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure content aligns with broader engagement and retention strategies
• Gather and interpret customer feedback on specific pieces of content to identify areas for improvement
• Use structured data (e.g., telemetry, engagement metrics, completion rates) to refine written content for clarity, pacing, and progression
• Partner with data analysts to build and maintain dashboards that surface actionable insights for editorial and product teams

Requirements

• A degree is "nice to have" but not a mandatory requirement for the role; it will be listed as a preferred qualification, ideally in Writing or a similar field
• 5-7 overall years of experience in the field
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience with data fluency: ability to interpret dashboards and spreadsheets and translate insights into editorial actions
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience with content management systems and task tracking tools (e.g. Jira, Azure DevOps)
• Minimum 3-5+ years of experience with editorial, content development, educational/game writing, or related roles; portfolio of strong writing/editing
• Performance indicators: performance will be assessed based on ability to work in a fast-paced environment and quality of work
• Disqualifiers: candidates should provide writing samples or portfolios as part of the application process

Best vs. Average (qualifications)

• Exceptional writing and line-editing skills with a commitment to accuracy
• Experience editing short form knowledge items and structuring content with taxonomy/metadata
• Passion for general knowledge and curiosity across a wide range of topics; ability to research quickly and effectively
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in live-service or free-to-play environments with ongoing content refresh cycles
• Familiarity with emerging technologies that support content creation and optimization
• Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive content practices
• Background in moderation or trust and safety for user-facing content

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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