Thought Leadership Writer & Content Operations Lead at Astra Content | New York, USA

Astra Content

Thought Leadership Writer & Content Operations Lead

New York, USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level7+ years expContract

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead editorial strategy and end-to-end content production for high-impact cross-functional communications.

Own the end-to-end production process for content bundles tied to key moments and campaigns.
Must-have: 7+ years of editorial, journalism, or content strategy experience.
Standout: Ability to set messaging frameworks across teams and maintain real-time content tracking.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Translate complex ad products, platform data, and consumer insights into content that lands — speeches, white papers, blog posts, trend reports, and executive presentations
Bring simplicity to technical concepts without losing their substance
Shape and maintain core messaging frameworks and narrative architecture
Set the editorial standard for a broader cross-functional team
Own the end-to-end production process for content bundles tied to key moments and always-on campaigns
Maintain the central content tracker so stakeholders have real-time visibility at all times
Drive leadership review cycles and enforce sign-off deadlines (two weeks prior to launch — non-negotiable)
Hand off final approved assets to channel owners with precision and without loose ends

Requirements

7+ years of editorial, journalism, or content strategy experience
Demonstrated experience owning a content production process or editorial calendar end-to-end
A portfolio that shows range: long-form and short-form, strategic and accessible

Preferred

Background in B2B, advertising, or technology subject matter
Experience writing executive communications or thought leadership on behalf of senior leaders
Comfort with content tracking systems and cross-functional workflows

Astra Content

Leveraging our deep journalistic and creative roots, Astra Content helps brands become media companies and trusted sources of insights in their fields and industries.We build brand publications, company newsrooms, and assemble specialist writers from the world’s most respected media companies.We also provide exceptional in-house creative talent in nearly any country and language, empowering teams to thrive and do their best work.

New York, New York, USA

9 employees (9 in marketing)

www.astracontent.com