Content Writer (contract)

**Content Writer (Contract)** *Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.* **Summary:** Are you a skilled storyteller with a passion for translating complex, technical concepts into compelling narratives that resonate with business audiences? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic marketing content team responsible for producing high\-impact assets including blogs, white papers, guides, landing pages, emails, customer stories, social posts, and videos. In this role, you will play a central part in shaping campaign content focused on generative AI and search advertising products, partnering cross\-functionally to ensure every piece of content aligns with brand voice, accessibility standards, and strategic business priorities. You will bring clarity and creativity to complex subject matter, leveraging modern tools and AI\-assisted workflows to elevate content quality and scalability across a wide range of formats and audiences. **Job Responsibilities:** * Create and edit recurring long\-form content including thought leadership pieces, blog posts, emails, and case studies that support campaign storytelling and the promotion of larger content assets * Research complex topics and synthesize insights into clear, audience\-centric narratives across a variety of content asset types, accounting for approximately 30% of the role * Write and edit long\-form content with a focus on quality, consistency, and strategic alignment, accounting for approximately 30% of the role * Brainstorm and experiment with AI tools and workflows to improve content production efficiency and scalability, accounting for approximately 20% of the role * Surface new content formats and use cases to improve content quality, clarity, and scalability using modern tooling * Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and accessibility standards * Apply writing best practices tailored to different audiences, products, and programs * Collaborate cross\-functionally with social and content teams, subject matter experts, and SEO stakeholders to maintain content continuity and support review and approval workflows **Requirements:** * 4 to 7 or more years of experience in content writing, journalism, or a related field * 4 to 7 or more years of experience in long\-form B2B content writing and editing * 4 to 5 or more years of experience with search advertising, AI marketing, or related technical subject matter * 3 to 5 or more years of experience in research synthesis and executive\-level storytelling * Demonstrated experience writing for B2B advertisers and agencies * Proven portfolio of long\-form, strategic content across multiple audiences and channels * Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical e