Hi, I’m Margaret Smith.
Over the past 10+ years, I’ve led content teams of all sizes, managed multimillion-dollar content budgets, and overseen the creation of thousands of articles, newsletters, and cross-functional marketing campaigns across entertainment, streaming, sports, personal finance, SaaS, and home services.
I’m a content strategist and editorial leader who helps brands and executives tell their stories, grow audiences, and deliver measurable business results.
Along the way, I’ve:
Built cross-platform branded content strategies across site, newsletter, video, and social.
Implemented new tools and SOPs to streamline staffing, budget management, content production, and general project management.
Coached and mentored teams through site acquisitions, launches, brand overhauls, and high-impact campaigns with calm, strategic leadership every step of the way.
Hired, managed, and scaled internal and external teams while executing content strategies that drove millions of visits and significant revenue.
Worked on and in partnership with high-value brands, including DIRECTV, Fandom, GameSpot, Newsweek, Robinhood, TV Guide, and Yardbarker.
I believe great content starts with insights and strategy: understanding what drives engagement, measuring performance, and optimizing for results. I focus on data-driven processes and tools to ensure every piece of content performs at its best. That’s why I launched WordSmith Consulting — to help teams build scalable, high-impact content programs grounded in measurable outcomes.
What I do
I offer three core service areas tailored to your goals:
Content creation & strategy: Build a consistent, high-impact content presence through thought leadership, newsletters, commerce content, and SEO-driven site optimizations.
Content operations: Streamline your workflows with SOPs, editorial calendars, freelance recruiting, and team training so your team can produce better content, faster.
Fractional content leadership: Get senior-level content strategy and team mentorship without the full-time cost. I act as your fractional content lead to align content with business goals.
What sets me apart
Leading teams: I coach people to grow their skills, improve workflows, and deliver high-quality content consistently. I focus on building confidence and clarity so teams can thrive independently and as a unit.
Solving problems: I tackle complex challenges with creativity and data, turning obstacles into actionable strategies. I’m always looking for smarter, faster ways to get results without cutting corners.
Collaborating across teams: I work closely with executives, co-collaborators, and freelancers to keep everyone aligned and projects moving smoothly. Clear communication and shared goals are always my top priorities.
Working fast without sacrificing quality: I thrive in fast-paced environments, from nimble startups to large organizations. Speed never comes at the expense of excellence, and I deliver work that’s both timely and meticulously executed.
Let’s work together!
If you’re looking for a partner to develop a content strategy, lead your team, optimize workflows, or integrate AI into your content operations, let’s chat. View the latest services I’m offering clients, or schedule time for a quick intro call.
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