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Social Content Lead

The Social Media Content Lead possesses both right and left-brain skills. You have the aptitude to develop creative content from start to finish with strong communication skills and the ability to ...

Match Group

Social Content Lead

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

... Take the Lead We don't ghost our work or each other. Just as users don't leave their matches ... You'll concept, shoot, edit, and publish content across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and ...

Parker

Brand and Content Lead

New York, NY · On-site

$172K - $195K/yr

As Brand & Content Lead, you'll build Parker's voice from the ground up. Digital-first online brands spend before they earn - on ads, inventory, and vendors - and most financial tools weren't built ...

Kinn

Social and Content Lead

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

THE ROLE We're looking for a Social & Content Lead to own how Kinn shows up across social platforms-from strategy and storytelling to content creation and performance. Reporting to the Head of Brand ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for content lead in the United States is $38.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $45.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Content Lead, you need expertise in content strategy, editorial planning, and strong writing or editing skills, typically supported by experience in digital marketing or communications. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO tools, analytics platforms, and sometimes project management software is essential. Excellent leadership, creativity, and collaboration skills help a Content Lead guide teams and communicate vision effectively. These skills ensure cohesive brand messaging, optimized content performance, and efficient team management in a fast-paced digital landscape.

How does a Content Lead typically collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive messaging across all channels?

A Content Lead plays a central role in aligning content strategies with broader organizational goals by collaborating closely with marketing, product, design, and sales teams. They often participate in regular cross-functional meetings to gather insights, share messaging guidelines, and coordinate campaign launches. This collaboration helps maintain consistency in brand voice and ensures that content supports unified business objectives. Being proactive in communication and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders are essential for success in this aspect of the role.

What does a Content Lead do?

A Content Lead is responsible for overseeing the creation, strategy, and management of content across various platforms to support a company's marketing and communication goals. They lead a team of writers, editors, and designers, ensuring that all content aligns with brand voice and business objectives. Their duties often include content planning, editorial calendar management, performance analysis, and collaborating with other departments such as marketing and product. Content Leads also ensure quality and consistency in messaging while staying updated on content trends and SEO best practices.

What is the difference between Content Lead vs Content Strategist?

AspectContent LeadContent Strategist
Primary FocusOversees content creation, manages teams, and ensures content aligns with brand goalsDevelops content plans, analyzes audience data, and defines content strategies
Required SkillsLeadership, project management, content productionResearch, analytics, strategic planning
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with content creators, marketing teams, and stakeholdersWorks closely with marketing, analytics, and creative teams
Common UsageUsed in organizations with content teams managing multiple channelsUsed in planning and defining content direction and strategy

While both roles focus on content, the Content Lead manages the execution and team, ensuring content delivery aligns with goals. The Content Strategist focuses on planning, audience analysis, and developing content strategies to guide content creation. Both roles are essential and often collaborate to produce effective content marketing campaigns.

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Content Lead - High School Science

Cedar Rapids Community School District

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site

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Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Short term Contracts-Teaching/STC-T
Date Posted:
5/19/2026
Location:
ELSC
Date Available:
TBD
Position Title: Content Lead
Funding Source: Teacher Leadership
Reports to: Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction & Curriculum Leads and Executive Director of Student Services (School Counselor)
Position Summary:
Content Leads provide district level leadership and support for teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The Content Lead works collaboratively to support implementation and alignment of district curriculum and assessments. Focus areas for the work will be determined by district and building level needs and data. Content Leads will provide leadership in designing and delivering professional learning to content and level alike colleagues. The content lead will serve as a communication point-person between district curriculum support and content alike colleagues.
# of Positions: 24 (no release)
K-5
6-8
9-12
  • K-5 PE
  • K-5 Art
  • K-5 Music
  • K-5 School Counselor

  • 6-8 ELA
  • 6-8 Social Studies
  • 6-8 Math
  • 6-8 Science
  • 6-8 PE
  • 6-8 Art
  • 6-8 Music
  • 6-8 School Counselor
  • 6-12 STEAM

  • 9-12 ELA
  • 9-12 Social Studies
  • 9-12 Math
  • 9-12 Science
  • 9-12 PE
  • 9-12 Art
  • 9-12 Music
  • 9-12 World Language
  • 9-12 School Counselor
  • 6-12 STEAM

K-12
  • Health
  • Computer Science
  • Teacher Librarian

Total Days of Service:
  • 191

Compensation:
  • Compensation to align with Teacher Master Contract
  • 5 additional days determined by the district; $1,700 stipend

Key Responsibilities, Dispositions and Skills:
  • Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in content areas
  • Ability to design, present, and facilitate adult learning experiences
  • Reflective, growth-oriented, seeks and acts upon feedback, and willingness to be coached
  • Adaptable mindset and skill set to respond to changing needs as indicated by system data
  • Provide leadership in curriculum adoption (as needed)
  • Deepen and maintain own knowledge of equity principles and culturally responsible pedagogy to identify and address inequitable practices and engage teachers in using an equity lens to reflect on their practice
  • Knowledge of Professional Learning Community process and protocol
  • Knowledge of recent research and current national and state trends related to content and pedagogy
  • Collaboratively work with Curriculum Coordinators, Program Leads, District Coaches and Administrators to support district goals

Qualifications:
  • Standard Teaching License with three years of teaching experience in content area with at least one year of experience in the Cedar Rapids Community School District preferred
  • Experience with designing and conducting professional learning for adults preferred

Working Conditions:
  • Occasional summer, evening, and weekend work required for professional development and meetings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made too enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.
The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, at 319-558-2747.

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