Brand Strategist / Content Strategist / Internal Communications Consultant - Long term contract, no 3rd party candidates

This is a long term REMOTE contract role with our fortune 100 life science client, we have been working with them for over 20 years and you will be joining our team of 50+ professionals.

Brand Strategist / Content Strategist / Internal Communications Consultant

This team helps employees understand and engage with performance, development, leadership, and organizational initiatives through strategic communications, content, branding, and employee experience approaches.

Role Overview

This is a strategic communications role focused on shaping messaging and content for enterprise-wide initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strong strategist who can simplify complex topics, build compelling narratives, and influence stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Messaging

• Determine what should be communicated, not just how to communicate it.
• Develop messaging frameworks, narratives, positioning, naming conventions, and content structures.
• Partner with stakeholders to shape communication strategies.

Simplify Complex Topics

• Translate complex programs, processes, and digital experiences into clear, engaging, and user-friendly content.
• Make enterprise information accessible and relevant to employees.

Brand & Engagement Focus

• Apply brand and audience engagement principles to internal communications.
• Create campaign-style messaging that is memorable and impactful.
• Maintain consistent voice and messaging across channels.

Cross-Functional Content Leadership

• Brand and content strategy
• Internal communications
• Digital and UX content
• Content architecture and taxonomy
• Program positioning and storytelling
• Project management and stakeholder collaboration

Executive Partnership

• Work directly with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Present and defend recommendations with confidence.
• Operate as a strategic advisor rather than a content executor.

Ideal Background

Candidates may come from:

• Content Strategy
• Brand Strategy
• Creative Strategy
• Employee Experience Communications
• Internal Communications with agency or consulting experience

Preferred Experience

• Agency background (brand, creative, or communications)
• Large enterprise environments
• Internal communications and employee engagement
• Brand or content strategy roles
• Experience developing content across multiple formats

Writing & Content Experience

Ability to create:

• Messaging frameworks
• Naming strategies
• Web and intranet content
• Executive presentations
• One-pagers and guides
• UX and digital content

Key Traits

Strategic Thinker

• Strong problem-solving and messaging skills.
• Balances business objectives with audience needs.

Independent & Collaborative

• Works effectively within a team while requiring minimal day-to-day direction.

High Standards

• Demonstrates strong strategic thinking and content quality.
• Experienced in fast-paced, high-performance environments.

Team-Oriented

• Enjoys collaboration and contributing to a shared team mission.

Typical Projects

• Enterprise initiative positioning
• Leadership program communications
• Digital product content and UX copy
• Internal web and intranet experiences
• Toolkits, guides, and resource materials
• Employee engagement and performance-related communications
• Content ecosystems and information architecture

Primary Communication Channels

• Internal websites and intranet platforms
• Digital experiences
• Internal campaigns
• One-pagers, PDFs, and guides
• Resource and support materials

Note: This role is more focused on strategic content, messaging, and digital experiences than on long-form articles or email communications.