Executive Thought Leadership Strategist

The KA Consulting Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The KA Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Social Strategist to shape executive thought leadership and advance clients' reputations. You will translate business goals into social narratives, develop content pillars, and guide editorial direction across multiple industries.

You will interview executives, capture authentic voice, and craft engaging LinkedIn posts, newsletters, and articles. The role collaborates with clients and the account team to build strategic calendars and seize timely

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in social strategy or related field.
• Exceptional writing and editing ability.
• Strong strategic thinking and editorial judgment.
• Experience developing content for executives, founders or senior leaders.
• Strong understanding of LinkedIn and executive social media.
• Ability to translate business objectives into content strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop social and thought leadership strategies for executives, founders and senior leaders.
• Translate business, reputation and visibility objectives into clear content strategies.
• Develop content pillars, messaging frameworks, editorial themes and ongoing narrative opportunities.
• Identify timely and relevant opportunities for executives to contribute to industry conversations.
• Analyze industry trends, audience interests and cultural conversations to uncover strong content opportunities.
• Develop original ideas rather than relying solely on topics provided by clients.
• Determine the right balance of industry insight, executive perspective, company news and personal storytelling.
• Build and contribute to editorial calendars across multiple client accounts.
• Interview executives and subject matter experts to uncover insights, opinions, experiences and stories.
• Listen to client conversations and identify the strongest ideas that can become social content.
• Help executives articulate clear and differentiated points of view.
• Understand what makes each client's perspective unique within their industry.
• Ensure content supports the executive's broader positioning and reputation.
• Identify opportunities to build authority around topics over time.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Editing ability

Strategic thinking

Editorial judgment

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Account management

Collaboration

LinkedIn proficiency

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

The KA Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Social Strategist to shape executive thought leadership and advance clients' reputations. You will translate business goals into social narratives, develop content pillars, and guide editorial direction across multiple industries.

You will interview executives, capture authentic voice, and craft engaging LinkedIn posts, newsletters, and articles. The role collaborates with clients and the account team to build strategic calendars and seize timely