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Content Manager Contract Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Contract Pay Range: $40/h - $45/h on W2. Role Overview We are looking for a detail-oriented Content Manager with strong CMS experience (AEM preferred) . This role focuses on content publishing and ...

... month's contract (Possible Extension) Must have skills: CMS Adobe Experience Manager (AEM ... A Content Manager reports to the Manager, Content Management and works closely with both the ...

... Manager, Content Acquisition. This role will focus on building out Tubi's portfolio of creator ... Own the end-to-end deal lifecycle from negotiation to contract execution and content onboarding ...

Manager, Content Acquisition

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$90K - $129K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Manager, Content Acquisition. This role will focus on building out Tubi's portfolio of creator ... Own the end-to-end deal lifecycle from negotiation to contract execution and content onboarding ...

Manager, Contract Admin

Santa Monica, CA

$54K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and ... Universal Production Music (UPM) is seeking an experienced Contract Admin Manager, based in Santa ...

Manager, Contract Admin

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$54K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and ... Universal Production Music (UPM) is seeking an experienced Contract Admin Manager, based in Santa ...

The Content Production Manager (CPM) at Kinder's will play a pivotal role in our efforts to scale ... Negotiate rates, contracts, and deal memos. * Ensure labor agreements and best practices during ...

The Content Production Manager (CPM) at Kinder's will play a pivotal role in our efforts to scale ... Negotiate rates, contracts, and deal memos. * Ensure labor agreements and best practices during ...

Content Production Manager

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Content Production Manager (CPM) at Kinder's will play a pivotal role in our efforts to scale ... Negotiate rates, contracts, and deal memos. * Ensure labor agreements and best practices during ...

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How much do content manager contract jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for content manager contract in California is $38.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.87 and $44.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a content manager contract?

A Content Manager Contract job is a temporary or freelance position where an individual is responsible for overseeing and managing digital content strategies. This role includes tasks such as content creation, editing, strategy development, and performance analysis. Contract positions may vary in length, offering flexibility but often without full-time benefits. Companies hire contract Content Managers to execute specific projects or fill short-term needs. The role typically requires strong writing, SEO, and project management skills.

What does a content manager contract do?

As a contract Content Manager, your workflow often starts with meeting stakeholders to understand business objectives and target audience needs. You’ll plan, create, or oversee the production of content such as articles, social media posts, or web pages, ensuring they adhere to brand guidelines and SEO best practices. Project timelines can be dynamic, requiring you to juggle multiple assignments, deadlines, and communication with writers, designers, and marketers. While much of the work can be remote and independently managed, regular check-ins with the company or project team help ensure alignment and address evolving priorities.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a content manager contract?

To thrive as a Content Manager Contract, you need expertise in content creation, editing, digital marketing strategies, and typically a degree in communications, journalism, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) like WordPress, SEO tools such as Google Analytics, and project management software is highly valuable. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively set standout candidates apart. These abilities ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, impactful content that aligns with business objectives while efficiently managing diverse projects and contributors.

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Infographic showing various Content Manager Contract job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,873 per year, or $38.4 per hour.

CONTENT MANAGER - RETAIL

Mindsource Inc

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

$40 - $45/hr

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Job description

Job Title: Content Manager (CM-AEM) – Locals Only

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid)
Type: Contract
Pay Range: $40/h - $45/h on W2.

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Content Manager with strong CMS experience (AEM preferred). This role focuses on content publishing and management, not content creation.

You will work independently, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support global digital content delivery for product launches and marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage day-to-day CMS publishing and updates
  • Publish and maintain web content and page structures
  • Ensure accuracy, quality, and timely delivery
  • Collaborate with developers and stakeholders
  • Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Support process improvements and documentation
Requirements
  • 2–4 years in content management / web production
  • Strong experience with CMS tools (AEM preferred)
  • Experience managing global/localized content
  • Basic knowledge of HTML, JSON, XML (plus)
  • Strong communication and client-facing skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-drive
Preferred
  • Experience with Git tools (SourceTree, Tower)
  • Familiarity with evolving tools and workflows

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About Mindsource

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Beginning with a 100 square foot office in Mountain View, Dave Clark and his entrepreneurial partners built a thriving business in four months with their unique technical knowledge and high-touch approach. Our management team immersed themselves in the intricacies of the most technically challenging and sophisticated technical endeavors, requiring the best and brightest minds. Two decades later, we have used our technical savvy to grow our consultancy and to provide top-tier talent in the areas of mobile development, front-end development, and quality assurance. We provide our consultants with engineering job opportunities, QA analyst jobs, IT job opportunities, and many other rewarding careers with Silicon Valley’s top employers. At every step, we made good on our promise to deliver satisfaction, and because of this emerged as the leader in our field. The MindSource staff is a close-knit family of employees; many have been with the company for over a decade. We are motivated by generating and maintaining long-term relationships with both colleagues and clients as we have done for over 20 years. We value working with the best, and continue to do so, over and over again.

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Mountain View, CA, US

Year founded

1994

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