Senior Content Developer (Temporary to Staff)

A Senior Content Developer at Local Projects plays a key role in shaping the creative output of our projects. As a senior team member, they collaborate with the creative director and senior designers on all ideation. They also play a critical role in designing effective processes for content development and delivery.

Senior Content Developers are accountable for all strategy and content development tasks, whether they undertake these tasks themselves or in their oversight of more junior members of the content and strategy team. These tasks include defining the strategic focus, positioning, and audience research; articulating the overall storyline and visitor experience; organizing all content into a comprehensible structure; conducting subject research and collection reviews; developing themes and stories; writing and editing scripts; and researching and licensing assets for both physical and digital media exhibits.

As the leader of the strategy and content development process, the Senior Content Developer has expert knowledge of the scope of experience design work, from strategic planning and discovery through installation. They lead the internal team and guide the client in understanding the roles and requirements for strategy and content in each phase of work. They create processes for successful work with the client and with external partners as needed, including subject matter experts. Senior Content Developers develop or oversee all strategy and content deliverables for client meetings and presentations.

Under the direction of a Creative Director, Account Executive Director, Project Manager, and/or Director of Content and Strategy, Senior Content Developers maintain successful working relationships with the client team, supporting a workflow that works for both teams and ensuring the client can meet their tasks and deliverables.

The role requires an individual who can collaborate effectively with each member of a multidisciplinary team and confidently lead when needed. They can support multiple projects of different types and adapt to each one to complete the work.

Responsibilities:

• Work in close collaboration with project leadership on major design directions and decisions
• Lead internal discussions to guide the successful interpretation and integration of content and a strategic focus
• Oversee more junior content and strategy team members on projects
• Develop strategy and content development processes as needed for a project, including proven methodologies for working with subject matter experts, community stakeholders, and other partners
• Guide the client in strategy and content requirements and processes
• Be accountable for all strategy and content tasks and ensure the delivery of excellence in all deliverables and documentation
• Research, synthesize, write, and edit to the highest levels
• Ensure internal documentation is maintained to the highest standards, including databases
• Actively participate in their own development and support the growth of their peers

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to inspire team members
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, both internal and client-facing
• Skilled collaborator with excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork abilities
• Strategic planning
• Outstanding software skill set for presentations (Figma, Google Slides, Keynote, PowerPoint), documentation (Google and Microsoft Suites), collaboration (Figma), and database management (Airtable or similar)
• Exceptional writing ability, with a focus on crafting engaging visitor experiences
• Exceptional research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly
• Proven expertise in creating compelling digital media content
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through on tasks and projects
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Asset sourcing/liaison experience with cultural institutions, archives, and/or stock agencies
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to function well in an agile environment

Additional Requirements:

• 5-7 years of content development and strategy experience in exhibitions, experience design, or agency work, from concept through installation
• Ability to travel within the US and globally
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must be able to work on-site in our NYC Studio - Hybrid
• Must hold a primary residence in one of the following states: NY, NJ, CT, DC, VA

Hourly Rate: $45 - $75 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits

Local Projects offers to its Full-Time staff Health/Dental/Vision, FSA, 401k, access to short-term and Long Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance, as well as a generous PTO package.

Local Projects is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.