Content Strategist

London School of Economics and Political Science; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Inclusion Initiative (TII) at the London School of Economics and Political Science invites applications for a Content Strategist to support the Director in delivering public-facing outputs. The role focuses on converting research into writing, newsletters, media placements and website content, under the Director's direction.

The appointment is fixed-term for 12 months, ideally 0.6 FTE (0.4 FTE negotiable), with start around October/November 2026.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in journalism, editorial strategy, or related field with a strong portfolio of writing.
• Exceptional writing and editing ability for sophisticated audiences.
• Demonstrable experience pitching content to major national or international publications.
• Experience managing digital channels and using analytics to inform decisions.
• Working knowledge of SEO and content performance across search and social channels.
• Experience creating social media content including video.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a coherent content strategy for the Director's public output, newsletters, media placements and website content.
• Convert the Director's ideas and research into written content and publishing opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Director and the Inclusion Initiative team to extend public-facing impact.

Skills

Journalism experience

Editorial strategy

Writing and editing

Pitching to publications

Digital channels management

SEO knowledge

Social media content creation

Tools

Google Analytics

Job description

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

The Inclusion Initiative

Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science

Content Strategist to the Director

Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 pa (pro-rata) inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance (pro-rata)

This appointment is fixed term for 12 months with an expected start date of October/November 2026

The appointment is part time, ideally at 0.6 FTE although 0.4 FTE may be negotiable

The Inclusion Initiative (TII) at LSE uses behavioural science and rigorous quantitative research to help organisations build more inclusive workplaces. Its Director contributes regularly to major international media, speaks to global audiences, and is the author of a bestselling book on behavioural science and careers.

Applications are invited for a Content Strategist to support the Director in her individual capacity as a public-facing academic and thought leader. The purpose of the role is to ensure that her public-facing output is sustained and extended to the benefit of TII, without placing an unsustainable burden on her time. The post is distinct from TII's operational and communications activities, which are managed separately by existing staff. You will work under the direction of Dr Grace Lordan.

You will develop and deliver a coherent content strategy, converting the Director's ideas and research into written content, a newsletter, media placements, website content and publishing opportunities.

Candidates should have:

• s ignificant experience in journalism, editorial strategy, communications or a closely related field, with a strong portfolio of published or placed writing;
• exceptional writing and editing ability, including the skill to write fluently and accurately for sophisticated audiences;
• demonstrable experience of pitching to and placing content in major national or international publications;
• experience of managing digital channels, including websites and email newsletters, and of using analytics to inform content decisions;
• a working knowledge of search engine optimisation and of how content performs across search and social channels ;
• experience of creating social media content including video;
• interpersonal confidence and discretion, with experience of supporting a senior individual in a professional capacity, and a genuine interest in the themes of the Director’s work, including behavioural science, inclusive leadership and the future of work.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 October 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Interviews are scheduled for late October/ early November.

Should you have any queries about the role, please email [e-mail].