Content Writer / Content Strategist (Government Digital Services)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Content Writer/Strategist to support a large-scale government website replatforming and redesign initiative. This high-impact project focuses on modernizing a primary public-facing digital platform to deliver a more accessible, user-centered experience for residents, visitors, and internal users.

In this role, you will lead content auditing, restructuring, rewriting, and migration from a legacy website into a new content management system (CMS). You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, designers, and developers to ensure content is accurate, accessible, inclusive, and launch-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit, research, write, and edit web content for migration from a legacy platform to a new CMS
• Rewrite complex government programs and services into clear, user-friendly language
• Ensure content aligns with established voice, tone, digital standards, and equity goals
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to validate content accuracy and resolve gaps or inconsistencies
• Optimize content for readability, accessibility, and engagement across digital platforms
• Support quality assurance and content readiness for website launch

Required & Desired QualificationsDesired Experience

• Experience writing content for government, public sector, or civic-focused websites
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and digital publishing tools
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Basic knowledge of SEO and web analytics

Highly Preferred

• Prior experience working on large government or public-sector websites
• Strong understanding of plain language principles and accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG)
• Experience collaborating with designers, developers, and communications teams
• Ability to analyze content performance and make data-informed improvements
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and serving diverse audiences

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience writing or editing content for government, public sector, or civic-focused websites?
• Describe your experience auditing and migrating website content into a new CMS.
• Which content management systems (CMS) have you worked with, and at what level (author, editor, administrator)?
• This role requires collaboration with designers, developers, and non-technical stakeholders. Can you provide an example of cross-functional collaboration on a digital project?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA