Senior Editorial Strategist

Job Title – Marketing Manager II Editorial and Narrative Strategist

Location: Stamford, CT {Work Arrangement: Hybrid (60 miles 60 minutes from Stamford, CT)}

Pay Rate: $60 - $90/hr. On W2 (based on relevant experience)

Duration: 03 months with possibility of extension

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Editorial & Narrative Strategist to support its Corporate Affairs team. The candidate will develop compelling corporate narratives, story ideas, points of view, and editorial strategies across paid, owned, earned, and social media channels. The role involves working closely with senior leadership to identify storytelling opportunities, strengthen corporate reputation, and ensure consistent, high-quality content across audiences and platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop editorial strategies, corporate narratives, points of view, and story frameworks.
• Support weekly editorial planning and coordinate content priorities across Corporate Affairs.
• Identify proactive storytelling opportunities and emerging topics that strengthen corporate reputation.
• Provide hands-on writing, editing, and editorial guidance.
• Create reusable narrative frameworks, editorial standards, and content guidelines.
• Develop content for diverse audiences, including policymakers, opinion leaders, B2B, consumers, and employees.
• Collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate content performance and identify opportunities to improve editorial strategy.

Must-Have Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in editorial strategy, corporate storytelling, journalism, brand narrative, communications, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience using digital channels, content, and storytelling to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and editorial judgment.
• Experience developing narratives and content strategies across multiple channels.
• Strong understanding of corporate reputation and communication on sensitive or complex issues.
• Experience working directly with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders independently.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

A senior editorial strategist or corporate communications professional with strong storytelling, writing, and content strategy experience, capable of translating business priorities into clear, credible narratives that strengthen brand reputation.