Content Strategist

🇺🇸In-Person - United States$65K–$95K/yri3h ago

Corporate Instructional Design Content Strategy Curriculum Development Test Prep Design Assessment

Summary

Content Strategist role at Colibri Group responsible for developing and managing content strategy roadmaps for test preparation and certification products across multiple brands. This position directly impacts product development priorities, cross-brand efficiency, and learner outcomes for over 1 million annual customers.

Key Responsibilities: Translate business objectives into content roadmaps, lead intake and prioritization of content requests, scope and design test prep products, manage curriculum mapping and library lifecycle, and partner with SMEs to ensure quality standards. Day-to-day work involves strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging AI-enabled workflows to accelerate content development.

Skills & Tools: Strong portfolio-level thinking and content library management experience; proficiency in curriculum and test blueprint mapping; expertise in designing test prep assets (question banks, flashcards, courses, study guides); ability to translate business objectives into clear requirements; excellent project management and stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required (Education, Instructional Design, Psychometrics/Assessment, Communications, or related field preferred) with 5+ years of experience in content strategy, test preparation, certification prep, or professional education publishing. Demonstrated ability to manage content at portfolio scale and partner effectively with SMEs.

Location: United States

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation for this role is $75,000 – $105,000/year based on title, seniority, and location.

Job Description

At Colibri, culture is a critical part of our collective success, and we live our values everyday: Love, Joy, Boldness, Teamwork and Curiosity. These values guide our interactions with each other, our customers, and the community as a whole. We have a rich and storied history. Colibri is one of the pioneers of online professional education, introducing some of the first web-based professional education courses in 2001. Today, the company’s family of brands are the leading online professional education platforms in their respective end-markets. We proudly serve >1 million customers annually and employ more than 1,500 mission-aligned professionals. To learn more, please visit: www.colibrigroup.com What You’ll Do:

Content Strategy & Roadmapping (25%)

Translate product and business objectives into a cohesive content roadmap for your assigned category
Define priorities, themes, and release sequencing across formats and modalities
Contribute market insights, portfolio recommendations, and risk/opportunity assessments to inform future strategy
Ensure roadmap decisions align with exam requirements, learner needs, competitive landscape, and business goals

Intake, Prioritization & Cross-Brand Reuse (20%)

Lead intake and triage processes for test prep and certification content requests
Clarify goals, audience, and success criteria to ensure strong alignment from the start
Prioritize and group work to maximize cross-brand reuse and reduce redundant development
Establish and maintain work-in-progress (WIP) limits to support predictable delivery

Scope, Design & Brief Development (20%)

Lead the scoping and design of test prep products, including defining the right mix of assets (e.g., question banks, flashcards, courses, study guides)
Define detailed requirements, including coverage, depth, difficulty, learning objectives, and production standards
Leverage AI-enabled workflows to accelerate planning, generating structured briefs and outlines with clear quality guardrails

Mapping & Blueprint Alignment (10%)

Oversee curriculum and test blueprint mapping across content assets
Define and maintain standards for taxonomy, tagging, and traceability
Partner with stakeholders to validate completeness and identify gaps or redundancies

Library & Lifecycle Management (15%)

Own the canonical content library for your category and establish a clear framework for build vs. adapt vs. retire decisions
Drive ongoing maintenance strategies as exams, curricula, and requirements evolve
Lead regular portfolio reviews to identify opportunities for revision, extension, replacement, or retirement

SME Strategy & Quality Enablement (5%)

Partner with Talent & Resource teams to define SME profiles and contributor needs
Establish selection criteria and quality standards to ensure credibility and consistency
Provide clear expectations, structured briefs, and feedback loops to reduce rework and improve outcomes

Cross-Training & Portfolio Coverage (5%)

Maintain working knowledge of Continuing Education (CE) strategy processes to support broader portfolio needs
Provide support on CE initiatives during peak demand or coverage gaps while maintaining primary roadmap priorities

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree required (Education, Instructional Design, Psychometrics/Assessment, Communications, or related field preferred)
5+ years of experience in content strategy, test preparation, certification prep, assessment-driven learning products, or professional education publishing
Proven ability to think at the portfolio level, managing a content library rather than individual assets
Experience designing and scoping test prep products such as question banks, flashcards, courses, and study guides
Strong experience with curriculum or test blueprint mapping and maintaining traceability over time
Experience partnering with SMEs, including defining profiles, selecting contributors, and driving quality outcomes
Demonstrated ability to translate business and product objectives into clear strategies, requirements, and execution plans
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across Product, Program Management, and B2B/Solutions teams
Data-driven mindset, with experience using performance metrics and learner feedback to inform decisions
Experience working with content and project management systems and maintaining clear documentation
Comfort working in dynamic environments with evolving priorities and cross-functional dependencies

Preferred Experience:

Experience working with high-stakes or credentialing exam prep products
Familiarity with blueprinting, item quality standards, and defensibility requirements
Experience supporting multiple modalities and sequencing releases across formats
Experience using AI in content planning workflows (e.g., generating structured briefs, improving planning efficiency)
Experience supporting enterprise or academic partners requiring curriculum mapping
Familiarity with continuing education (CE) or regulated learning environments

Colibri Group welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we understand that not every candidate will meet every requirement listed in the job description. Research has shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification, and we want to actively combat this bias in our hiring process. If you're excited about the role and believe you have the skills and experience to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe that diversity of perspectives and experiences is essential to our success. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another position within our organization. Don't hesitate to take the leap and apply today!