Senior Content Strategist & Narrative Lead

DevsLane; Dehradun; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

DevsLane is a product engineering company focused on youth, learning, and digital access and is seeking a senior content strategist. You will produce briefs, concept notes, and analytical pieces, crafting clear narratives from complex inputs.

You will work with leadership, translate ambiguous ideas into structured drafts, and manage content initiatives with little supervision, ensuring high standards and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 4–8+ years in content strategy, research, consulting, communication, editorial, or similar roles.
• Proven excellence in analytical writing and long-form content creation.
• Strong research and synthesis skills.
• Ability to work directly with leadership and handle high-stakes content independently.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality content such as briefs, strategic documents, concept notes, and analytical pieces.
• Craft clear, logical narratives from ambiguous inputs.
• Ensure consistency, precision, and coherence across material.
• Research themes, industries, or domains as needed.
• Identify patterns, synthesize insights, and structure arguments.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical writing

Content strategy

Research

Independent work

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

DevsLaneis a product engineering company founded by IIT Delhi alumni. We partner with global startups to build high-quality digital products — spanning AI tools, automation workflows, and full-stack web and mobile applications.

Alongside our engineering work, we lead select high-impact initiatives where technology, human stories, and social change come together. This role is dedicated to one such flagship initiative focused on youth, learning, and digital access.

Key Responsibilities

Narrative & Content Development

• Produce high-quality content such as briefs, strategic documents, concept notes, and analytical pieces.


• Craft clear, logical narratives from ambiguous or unstructured inputs.


• Ensure consistency, precision, and coherence across all written material.

Critical Thinking & Analysis

• Research themes, industries, or domains as needed.


• Identify patterns, connect dots, and synthesize insights across sources.


• Break down complex ideas into structured arguments or frameworks.

Strategic Writing & Clarity Building

• Use writing to refine and clarify thinking.


• Transform fuzzy ideas into clear direction through structured drafts and logic flows.


• Support leadership in articulating strategy and reasoning clearly.


• Lead content initiatives without detailed supervision.


• Manage priorities and deadlines with maturity and judgment.


• Maintain a high bar for accuracy, depth, and thoughtful articulation.

Who You are

• A strong critical thinker who enjoys analyzing and structuring complex information.


• An exceptional writer with mastery over clarity, tone, and narrative flow.


• Someone who naturally synthesizes information and connects ideas across domains.


• A self-driven professional who brings capabilities that raise the organizational bar.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4–8+ years in content strategy, research, consulting, communication, editorial, or similar roles.


• Proven excellence in analytical writing and long-form content creation.


• Strong research and synthesis skills.


• Ability to work directly with leadership and handle high-stakes content independently.

Preferred (Not Mandatory)

• Experience in research-heavy or analysis-heavy environments.


• Ability to create basic decks or structured visual narratives.


• Adaptability to work across different domains

What Success Looks like

• You produce clear, structured, high-quality content that strengthens organizational thinking.


• Leadership relies on your articulation and insight to sharpen ideas.


• You convert ambiguity into clarity quickly and consistently.


• You elevate the overall quality of reasoning and communication

Why This Role Matters

This role is for someone whose thinking, writing, and analytical capability significantly improves how the organization communicates and makes decisions.

Compensation Range: 8LPA-18LPA (depending on skills and experience)

Work commitment and Location:

Role: Full time (8 hr shift) from 11 am to 8 pm

Working days: Monday to Friday

Location of posting: On-site (Dehradun)