MediaContent Creation

Content Strategist

The Content Strategist plans, creates, and manages content across digital channels to achieve business and audience engagement goals. This role develops content calendars, defines brand voice, and measures content performance.

What Does a Content Strategist Do?

Grow audience engagement metrics, maintain consistent brand messaging, and deliver content strategies that support business objectives and SEO goals.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

Content Planning

  • Develop content strategies aligned with business goals
  • Create and manage editorial calendars
  • Define brand voice and content guidelines

Content Performance

  • Analyse content performance metrics and optimise strategies
  • Conduct audience research and content audits

Do You Have the Skills for This Role?

A Content Strategist needs 4 core competencies. Here's what's required and at what level.

Must-Have Skills (Advanced)

Communication

Advanced

Interacting with Others

Creative Thinking

Advanced

Thinking Critically

Supporting Skills

Sense Making

Intermediate

Thinking Critically

Digital Fluency

Intermediate

Staying Relevant

SkillsFuture Skill Levels

3 levels
1

Basic

Recognise and understand fundamental concepts. Apply skills in routine situations with guidance.

2

Intermediate

Apply skills in varied situations independently. Analyse problems and adapt approaches as needed.

3

Advanced

Lead and innovate in complex situations. Evaluate strategies, guide teams, and drive improvements.

European Skills Framework

ESCO

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

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Quick Facts

SectorMedia
TrackContent Creation
Core Skills4
Key Tasks5

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