Editorial and Narrative Strategist

Job Description:

• Editorial and Narrative Strategist
• Client is seeking an experienced editorial and narrative strategist to support Corporate Affairs for up to 40 hours per week.
• This individual will work closely with the SVP, Content & Strategy and VP, Content and Media Strategy to develop points of view, story ideas and narrative frameworks for use across Corporate Affairs priorities, audiences and across paid, owned, earned and social channels.
• The initial assignment is expected to last three months, with the possibility of extension based on business need, performance and budget.
• The individual will also help shape the week-to-week editorial agenda, identify proactive storytelling opportunities and strengthen the quality and consistency of content across audiences and channels.

Responsibilities:

• Develop points of view, story territories and narrative frameworks across Corporate Affairs priorities, campaigns, key moments and events.
• Partner with the VP, Content and Media Strategy to help shape the week-to-week editorial agenda.
• Identify proactive story opportunities and emerging topics where client has relevant expertise and a credible point of view that can strengthen its reputation.
• Provide hands-on editorial guidance to strengthen the quality, consistency and effectiveness of content.
• Develop reusable narrative frameworks, editorial standards and other tools that help teams create stronger content more consistently.
• Support editorial planning and coordination across Corporate Affairs.
• Capture learnings and identify opportunities to continuously improve client’s editorial approach.

Qualifications:

• 10 plus years of experience in editorial strategy, corporate storytelling, journalism, brand narrative, communications or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to develop clear narratives, points of view and story ideas for different audiences and channels.
• Experience using digital channels, content and storytelling to reach opinion leaders, policymakers, B2B, consumer and employee audiences.
• Excellent writing, editing and editorial judgment.
• Strong understanding of reputation and the judgment required when developing content on complex or sensitive issues.
• Ability to work directly with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to turn strategic ideas into clear, usable content and editorial direction.
• Self-directed and able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and senior-level stakeholders.

Background:

• Standard background, including fingerprints.
• Drug screens IS required.

Must have:

• 10 plus years of experience in editorial strategy, corporate storytelling, journalism, brand narrative, communications or related fields, 5 plus years’ experience using digital channels, content and storytelling to reach opinion leaders, policymakers, B2B, consumer and employee audiences.

Note:

• Bill Rate: not to exceed $130
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (60 miles 60 minutes from Stamford, CT)
• Duration: 3 months with possible extension
• Drug Test is also REQUIRED for this role.
  

Pay Range: $XXX - $XXX

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.