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Kara Archer

Freelance Content Strategist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since October 29, 2024

Kara is a skilled editor and content manager with more than 15 years of experience in editing and content development. At Toptal, she led initiatives to align editorial style guidance across the organization. Previously at the YMCA, she managed the rebranding and migration of 9,000+ assets to a new knowledge management system. Kara is a Certified Change Management Professional with a master’s degree from the University of Chicago.

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Jillian Horn

Freelance Content Strategist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since March 25, 2025

Jillian is a dynamic marketer with 12+ years of experience driving brand success across the tech, healthcare, consumer product, and real estate sectors. She excels at uncovering insights, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and developing impactful creative strategies. A natural relationship builder with a warm, engaging presence, Jillian quickly adapts to new challenges, manages stakeholders, and forges strategic partnerships—all while thriving in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments.

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Megan Sobieski

Freelance Content Strategist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since July 19, 2024

Megan is an award-winning content director, creative writer, and editor with 15+ years of overseeing cross-channel content. An expert in generating ideas and packaging them into B2C and B2B content strategies that grow brands, audiences, and businesses, she blends editorial expertise, strategic thinking, strong leadership, and marketing know-how. Megan has been recognized as a top voice in content strategy, one of the top 50 women in content, and one of the top 250 global marketing leaders.

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Dmitry Koshkin

Freelance Content Strategist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+00:00
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since July 11, 2024

Dmitry is an SEO and content marketing expert with solid experience growing organic traffic and revenue in scale-up and enterprise companies. His expertise—spanning technical and on-page SEO, content strategy, link building, and globalization—is rooted in hands-on work across 50+ sites and leading teams of 20+ specialists. He also collaborates cross-functionally to drive integrated and sustainable growth. At Skyscanner, Dmitry grew organic traffic by 4x and email subscribers by 20x in two years.

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Graham Charlton

Freelance Content Strategist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+00:00
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since August 6, 2024

Graham is an experienced content marketer with a strong knowledge of SEO solutions. In addition to having worked as an editor in chief and head of content for Econsultancy, ClickZ, Search Engine Watch, SaleCycle, and LXA, he has completed several successful freelance projects for B2B clients. With a focus on digital marketing, eCommerce, and marketing and sales technology, Graham thrives in projects centered around content strategy, content creation, and content for SEO.

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Julia Ulida

Freelance Content Strategist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+01:00
Poland
Toptal Member Since September 13, 2024

Julia is a visionary chief marketing officer with over a decade of success in scaling tech startups and eCommerce ventures. Known for tripling revenue and spearheading market expansions, she expertly blends analytical rigor with creative marketing strategies to drive substantial growth. Julia transforms brands' digital footprint and accelerates business success.

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Valentina Espinoza

Freelance Content Strategist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+02:00
Estonia
Toptal Member Since July 23, 2024

Valentina is a digital marketing and SEO specialist with extensive experience driving digital growth for diverse brands in various sectors, including fintech, travel, wellness, and sustainability. With a knack for data analysis, market research, and content strategy, she excels in enhancing online visibility and search performance. Valentina has a proven track record of managing high-impact SEO strategies and creating and optimizing compelling content that resonates with target audiences.

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Tala Hammouri

Freelance Content Strategist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+04:00
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since May 5, 2023

Tala is a creative, performance-oriented digital marketing strategist and project manager with extensive experience and a comprehensive background in assessing client business and marketing situations. With over ten years of experience, three as a consultant, she has a proven track record of working with B2C, B2B, and B2G brands and startups across industries, like edtech, government, NGOs, healthcare, and F&B. Tala has had the opportunity to work in Jordan, Kuwait, India, Egypt, and the UAE.

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Anviti Chaurasiya

Freelance Content Strategist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+05:00
India
Toptal Member Since September 11, 2024

Anviti is a seasoned marketing expert with over seven years of experience driving organic customer acquisition exclusively for B2B SaaS companies. She has a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and flawlessly executing data-driven marketing strategies. With a background in project management, content strategy, and marketing operations, Anviti's broad expertise spans startups to established companies.

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Emiliano Giovannoni

Freelance Content Strategist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+10:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since September 5, 2024

Emiliano is a global-minded marketing executive and former APAC region head of Microsoft's social media marketing (SCC). With over twenty years of experience running marketing functions in leading organizations ranging from Fortune 100 multinationals to VC-funded start-ups in the technology and eCommerce sectors, Emiliano is excited about his next challenge.

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Daisy Kelly

Freelance Content Strategist
Verified Expert in Marketing
UTC+10:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since October 7, 2024

Daisy is an experienced marketing and communications professional with over a decade of experience in strategy, brand and creative, and digital optimization. With roles spanning private, not-for-profit, and government sectors, she has consistently distilled effective marketing strategies and campaigns across various industries. Daisy additionally brings expertise in communications, content, and advertising to ensure a cohesive and resonant brand identity across channels.

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How to Hire Content Strategists Through Toptal

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Talk to One of Our Client Advisors

A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Work With Hand-selected Talent

Within days, we'll introduce you to the right content strategist for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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Work with your new content strategist for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

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How We Source the Top 3% of Content Strategists

Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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FAQs

  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire content strategists with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your content strategist, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right content strategist, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect content strategists for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our content strategists to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire content strategists with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched content strategists ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire content strategists on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire a content strategist for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our content strategists can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your content strategist begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another content strategist who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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  • Trusted Talent Only

    Trusted Talent Only

    Our talent are thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.

  • Precise Matching

    Precise Matching

    Our experienced talent matchers specialize in pairing you with the right fit. They work to understand exactly what you need and hand-select the best professionals for your project.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.

  • No-risk Trial Period

    No-risk Trial Period

    We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.

  • Effortless Scaling

    Effortless Scaling

    Scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Choose the engagement type that suits your needs—hourly, part-time, or full-time— and enjoy the flexibility to adjust as needed.

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