Senior Content Strategist

At Horizontal Digital we hold ourselves to one key belief You re only as good as your worst customer experience This mantra is what drives our digital consultancy to think beyond the easy answers and instead create websites apps portals and other experiences that solve customer needs for Fortune 500 companies in intuitive and empathetic ways And we make this lofty standard a reality by fusing strategy data design and technology together to arrive at solutions that set the bar higher for everyone We use these values to fuel superior results Lock arms We forge relationships that make our impact 1 000x stronger This means working across departments and engaging both our clients and our communities to deliver the greatest good Show hustle We re not ones to sit on our hands and wait Instead we anticipate opportunities collectively roll up our sleeves and find ways to execute the exceptional Embrace change From new technologies to workplace philosophies we welcome the unexpected and constantly anticipate what s next Elevate empathy We listen before we take action This means understanding a variety of perspectives and holding ourselves to a higher standard of accountability Never settle We motivate each other to push past the easy answers and collectively arrive at bigger more inspiring ideas But enough about us Let s talk about you This is a full-time role located at our Global Delivery Center Vadodara India As a Sr Content Strategist you will act as a bridge between our Content Authors UX teams designers developers strategists and project managers and teams to ensure content completeness ensuring it is not only SEO-friendly but also fully accessible as per WCAG standards This role requires a candidate who can strategize oversee and optimize the end-to-end content lifecycle from ideation and structure to publishing and post-launch optimization What you ll do Content Strategy Planning Define content strategy in alignment with business objectives and brand voice Lead pre-authoring phases content outlines wireframes taxonomy metadata Ensure consistency in content governance and authoring workflows Identify content gaps and propose enhancements to information architecture SEO Management Perform keyword research and competitive analysis Conduct SEO audits and provide optimization recommendations Optimize on-page elements titles headings meta descriptions URLs Collaborate with developers for technical SEO best practices Monitor performance metrics and prepare improvement reports Accessibility Compliance Create accessibility guidelines for content creators Validate compliance with WCAG 2 1 AA standards and ADA requirements Work with QA teams for accessibility testing and remediation Mentor authors on inclusive writing and accessible formatting Collaboration Governance Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth content workflows Maintain documentation style guides accessibility checklists SEO playbooks Advocate for user-first and inclusive content experiences Who you are Proven track record in content strategy SEO and accessibility 3 years in each area preferred Expert understanding of WCAG guidelines and ARIA roles Proficiency in CMS platforms especially Sitecore Hands-on experience with SEO tools Google Analytics Search Console SEMrush Ahrefs Knowledge of taxonomy metadata and structured content principles Strong analytical and communication skills What you bring 7-10 years of content strategy experience at a reputed agency or consulting firm Bachelor s degree in marketing business or relevant field Familiarity with content management systems keyword research tools Accessibility and SEO guidelines Strong content presentation skills Strong organizational and time management skills Effective communication skills Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and or Google Docs Experience with Agile methodology preferred The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice