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Retained Recruitment for Content Strategists

Content Strategists develop the content frameworks, editorial calendars, and channel strategies that build audience, authority, and organic demand. Found through dedicated retained search — not job boards.

Retained Only 21–38 Day Placement 90-Day Guarantee $70,000 – $115,000
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What Does a Content Strategist Do?

Developing content strategy and editorial calendars, overseeing content production and quality, managing SEO strategy and keyword prioritisation, collaborating with subject matter experts on thought leadership content, managing freelance writers and content vendors, and tracking content performance against SEO and engagement KPIs.

What We Screen For

4–8 years of content marketing or editorial experience, strong SEO strategy knowledge, demonstrated content programme ownership, and the ability to translate technical or complex topics into audience-facing content. CMS and analytics platform proficiency expected.

💡 Hiring Insight

Content strategists who have built an organic search programme from a low base — taking a site from minimal organic traffic to consistent pipeline contribution — demonstrate both the technical SEO and editorial discipline that content-driven growth requires.

Typical Compensation
$70,000 – $115,000
SEO programme ownership and demand-generating content experience command the higher end of this range.
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Retained recruitment delivers a pre-screened shortlist within 21–38 days. Start with a free 25-minute consultation.

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Recruiting a Content Strategist — FAQ

Most Content Strategist searches are completed within 21–38 business days. We provide a realistic timeline at the start of every engagement and weekly progress updates throughout.
4–8 years of content marketing or editorial experience, strong SEO strategy knowledge, demonstrated content programme ownership, and the ability to translate technical or complex topics into audience-facing content. CMS and analytics platform proficiency expected.
Content strategists who have built an organic search programme from a low base — taking a site from minimal organic traffic to consistent pipeline contribution — demonstrate both the technical SEO and editorial discipline that content-driven growth requires. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works exclusively on your role — passive outreach, credential screening, and a curated shortlist.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for covered reasons, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Compensation typically ranges from $70,000 – $115,000. SEO programme ownership and demand-generating content experience command the higher end of this range. Every retained search includes real-time compensation benchmarking.
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