UX Strategist

Job Title: Senior UX Strategist
Location-Type: Remote
Start Date: ASAP (November 2 preferred, November 3 at the latest)
Duration: Contract, November 2 through November 30 minimum, likely extending through end of year
Compensation Range: $60-66/hr
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K
Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Job Description:
The client is seeking a Senior UX Strategist to assess and refine the global content experience of a recently redesigned digital newsroom for a large financial services organization, delivering prioritized strategic recommendations ahead of a key stakeholder workshop.
Job Summary
•Review discovery documentation and conduct comparative research into how competitor newsrooms support global, local, and multilingual audiences
•Assess language and market navigation, content discovery, and localized user journeys to identify opportunities for improved relevance, clarity, and accessibility
•Develop high-level recommendations for information architecture, navigation, taxonomy, and experience refinements that build on the existing newsroom design
•Outline potential localized user journeys to help visitors find content in the appropriate language and market context
•Partner with content and search specialists to identify opportunities for search visibility, AI discovery, and answer engine optimization
•Prepare and facilitate working sessions for internal teams and client stakeholders to discuss recommendations and incorporate local market feedback
•Produce the final Comparative Study and Global and Local Newsroom Experience Assessment, including prioritized UX, navigation, and taxonomy recommendations
Minimum Requirements:
•7 years of professional experience in UX strategy, information architecture, user experience research, or digital experience design
•Strong understanding of user-centered design, information architecture, taxonomy, navigation, and content discovery
•Experience evaluating content-rich websites and translating findings into clear, practical strategic recommendations
•Proficiency with Figma or similar tools for communicating user journeys, architecture, and experience recommendations
•Familiarity with CMS platforms, data architecture, and technical constraints within enterprise environments
•Excellent facilitation, writing, and presentation skills with experience explaining strategic decisions to cross-functional teams
•Portfolio required - 1 to 2 presentation decks or case studies demonstrating strategic thinking, written recommendations, and presentation of findings
Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience with global or multilingual digital experiences and an understanding of multicultural communication and localization
•Agency background with exposure to content marketing, financial services, corporate communications, or digital newsrooms
•Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager or comparable enterprise CMS platforms
•Working knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design principles, including WCAG guidance
•Familiarity with SEO, AI discovery, and answer engine optimization considerations for content structure and findability
•BA/BS in User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Science, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience