Content Strategist and Production Lead Contractor Services

Overview

Media, Creative Design & AV Production

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: March 25th, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

Seeking contractor services to lead content strategy, creative development, and production management across multiple digital channels, with responsibilities in creative direction, editorial scheduling, and digital asset management.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

10+ years of experience in video production/editing, content strategy, content marketing, or editorial leadership across multiple channels (web, video, social, email)
Strong creative instincts and storytelling sensibility, with the ability to ideate content concepts, shape narratives, and maintain a consistent brand voice
Experience developing and managing production briefs, providing creative direction to agencies and freelancers, and proofing/approving deliverables
Track record in building and managing freelancer or contractor production networks
Experience managing content programs involving multiple vendors, production companies, or partners, including contracting and rights management
Experience with DAM systems, metadata standards, and content rights/licensing processes
Comfortable working across departments and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

BUDGET

Estimate

$75,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

6 months

TIMELINE

Submissions are due by March 25th, 2026.

Issuing Agency

Brand USA

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DESCRIPTION

The selected contractor will provide content strategist and production lead services focused on developing content concepts and creative approaches for various owned channels, including consumer websites, the corporate site, social media, and email. All content must align with overarching campaign priorities and enhance the traveler journey.

Responsibilities include writing and managing production briefs for video, photo, and editorial projects, offering clear creative direction to agencies and production partners. The contractor will review, proof, and approve deliverables from internal and external contributors to ensure storytelling excellence and adherence to brand voice. Managing the editorial calendar and content production schedules will be key, ensuring a consistent flow of content from ideation to publishing.

Additionally, the role involves identifying content gaps, proposing new formats or story approaches based on audience insights and performance data, building a freelancer production network, launching a destination content capture program, and overseeing digital asset management and rights, including developing program guidelines around deliverable standards and usage terms.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.