Content Strategists for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree66%Master's degree28%Doctorate4%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
More than 5 years57%2-5 years29%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Content Strategist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $60,444 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,392 – $77,092 yearly
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Digital Product Manager Team Lead II
Chicago, Illinois
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Certified Scrum MasterSkills
Product ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMarketing Insights Analyst
Chicago, Illinois
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Google Analytics CertificationDriver's LicenseSprout SocialSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningAdobe MarketingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFreelance Graphic Designer
Chicago, Illinois
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TIPSFood Handler CertificationBLSSkills
Presentation SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementWeb DesignContent and Audience Strategist
Chicago, Illinois
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Driver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementProduct ManagementSupervising ExperienceFounder
Chicago, Illinois
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Digital Marketing CertificationGoogle Ads Search CertificationGoogle Ads CertificationHubspotSkills
Presentation SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningTwitter AdsOrganizational SkillsSenior Media Strategist (Contract)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationGoogle Adwords CertificationDriver's LicenseGoogle Ads CertificationLife & Health Insurance LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingAdobe MarketingMarketing Mix ModelingLeadershipPresentation Skills
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What's the average time to fill a content strategist role?
The average time to fill a content strategist role is 20 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do content strategists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a content strategist include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for content strategists?
Common licenses or certifications for content strategists include: Driver's License, Google Analytics Certification and Google Ads Certification.
What are some job titles related to content strategists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to content strategists include: senior digital marketing manager, email developer | digital marketing contractor and lead content strategist and outreach specialist.
What level of education is common for a content strategist?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a content strategist in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a content strategist?
Most content strategists have 18 years of professional experience.
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