Hot Paper Lantern (HPL) is a modern, interdisciplinary, cross-functional B2B agency built to help brands navigate change with clarity and creativity to create impact. Our work is as unique as our name suggests,and we anticipate the same commitment from our team members.

From strategic communications and brand storytelling to digital experience and internal engagement, we bring together a team of strategists, writers,designers, marketers, and technologists who collaborate seamlessly to solve complex business challenges.

We believe in simplifying the complex doing the hard work to make meaningful, memorable, and effective impressions. Our approach is insight-driven, people-centered, and ever-evolving.

At HPL, you’ll find a team that values agility, bold thinking, and partnership. You are what makes that possible.

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As a Content Strategist and Writer at HPL, you will:

• Deliver high-quality and on-time work.
• Have a keen eye for spelling and grammatical accuracy. We adhere to AP style and the Oxford comma.
• Go above and beyond the basic requirements.
• Challenge yourself and others to learn and grow.
• Be reliable and team-oriented.
• Be honest, clear, and direct.
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Content Strategy and Development

• Develop content strategies that align with brand messaging, audience needs, and client objectives.
• Present content strategies and deliverables to internal stakeholders and clients with clarity, professionalism, and persuasive storytelling.
• Lead cross-functional teams through content planning, development, and execution phases, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Create and edit a wide range of content, including thought leadership, social media content, website copy, reports, whitepapers, bylines, advertising copy, and internal communications.
• Craft brand messaging, editorial frameworks, and editorial calendars that support cohesive multichannel communication.
• Conduct research and stakeholder interviews to inform clear, strategic storytelling.
• Support brand strategy development work.

Collaboration and Execution

• Work cross-functionally with creative, digital, and strategy teams to deliver integrated content experiences.
• Lead or support content workstreams for campaigns, marketing programs, and client engagements.
• Contribute to internal and external brainstorming sessions and provide recommendations rooted in best practices.
• Share knowledge on emerging content trends and tools, including AI-driven enhancements.

Performance and Optimization

• Monitor content performance using analytics tools and provide actionable insights.
• Recommend content iterations to boost engagement, resonance, and impact.
• Explore opportunities for improvement through SEO, GEO, user feedback, and AI-supported analysis.

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• 6–10 years of experience in content strategy, editorial development, or brand communications (agency experience preferred).
• Experience in brand strategy development, a plus.
• Strong writing and editing skills, adaptable to diverse platforms and tones.
• Familiarity with SEO, GEO, editorial workflows, and content management tools.
• Experience collaborating across departments and managing multiple content streams.
• Comfort with new technologies, including a basic understanding of AI’s role in content creation.
• BA in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field.
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Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000

TO APPLY: Email cover letter and resume to careers@hotpaperlantern.com.

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