Overview
Seeking a
Senior Content Editor
for a
12-month temporary engagement
to support large-scale
content transformation
into a modern
Content Management System .
This role focuses on preparing, migrating, and optimizing high-volume
HR and employee-facing content
to enable
AI-driven experiences , improved accessibility, and scalable content operations. You will work across
content strategy, structure, and governance
to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability across systems.
Type: Contract, fully on-site
Schedule: Regular day hours
Duration: 12 months
Pay: $40.00 - $43.50/hr, paid weekly, benefits eligible
Senior Content Editor
Requirements
4+ years of experience in
content management systems
such as
Adobe Experience Manager / AEM
or
Contentful
2+ years of
project management
experience managing timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables
Strong expertise in
content optimization for AI ingestion
and
metadata structuring
Proven ability in
content editing, writing, and quality control
with high attention to detail
Experience with
content operations , including governance, workflows, and publishing processes
Familiarity with
information architecture ,
content models , and
headless or reusable content frameworks
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a
fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Strong communication skills with experience collaborating across
global teams
Bachelor’s degree in
Marketing, Communications, HR , or related field preferred
Experience supporting
multi-language, global content publishing
environments is a plus
Senior Content Editor
Duties
Lead
content migration and transformation
of ~65K assets into a new
CMS platform , ensuring
data integrity
and structural consistency
Prepare and validate content for migration, including
recertification, alignment to policy, and metadata tagging
Convert long-form content into
modular, reusable content fragments
optimized for
AI tools and omnichannel delivery
Manage
content updates and publishing requests
in alignment with defined
SLAs and timelines
Collaborate with
stakeholders, content owners, and technology partners
to execute migration strategies and resolve issues
Participate in
content testing, validation, and migration sign-off , ensuring accuracy and completeness post-migration
Support development and refinement of
content standards, style guidelines, and taxonomy frameworks
Identify opportunities to enhance
content workflows, storage systems, and operational efficiency
Drive
content reuse strategies
to reduce duplication and improve scalability
Coordinate
project timelines, dependencies, and risk management
across cross-functional initiatives

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