Senior Content Strategist and Writer

TransUnion; Chicago (IL); Ibrido; USD 100.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Healthcare coverage from day one

Company-paid life and AD&D

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Paid volunteer time off

Descrizione del lavoro

TransUnion seeks a Senior Content Strategist to shape narratives from business challenges to execution. You will partner with strategy, marketing and product to identify opportunities and deliver high-quality, audience-centered content across formats and channels.

As a hybrid role reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing Communications, you will write thought leadership and bylines, translate complex topics into clear stories, and continually optimize content based on performance.

Competenze

• 7+ years of experience in content strategy, thought leadership, editorial, content marketing, agency strategy, journalism or related fields.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with a portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking and execution.
• Experience transforming business challenges, market dynamics and audience insights into content strategies.
• Understanding of B2B marketing, demand generation and brand-building principles.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Fluency with AI-enabled content tools and workflows.

Mansioni

• Partner with strategy, marketing and product to understand priorities, challenges and growth opportunities.
• Develop content strategies aligned to business objectives, audience needs and market opportunities.
• Translate complex topics into clear, audience-centric stories.
• Analyze content performance and audience engagement to identify opportunities for improvement.

Conoscenze

Content strategy

Thought leadership

Editorial writing

Storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

AI-enabled content tools familiarity

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Content Strategist

Senior Content Strategist is strategic thinker and exceptional writer and shape content from initial business challenge through final execution. You will partner with strategists, marketers and subject matter experts to identify opportunities, shape narratives and develop content strategies that drive measurable business outcomes. Just as importantly, you’ll bring those ideas to life through high-quality writing across formats and channels.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Marketing Communications. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Role Overview and Core Responsibilities

Shape Content Strategy

• Partner with strategy, marketing and product to understand priorities, challenges and growth opportunities.
• Develop content strategies that align to business objectives, audience needs and market opportunities.
• Identify content gaps, journey opportunities and strategic approaches that strengthen audience engagement.
• Ensure content programs support broader brand, demand generation and thought leadership goals.
• Recommend the right content formats, channels and experiences rather than simply responding to asset requests.

Build Distinctive Points of View

• Research market trends, customer challenges and competitive dynamics to uncover meaningful insights.
• Develop differentiated perspectives that strengthen our market position and thought leadership efforts.
• Help shape messaging, narratives and content themes that create consistency across channels and touchpoints.
• Translate complex topics into clear, compelling and audience‑centric stories.

Create High-Impact Content

• Personally write and develop thought leadership, executive bylines, articles, reports campaign messaging, web content and other strategic assets.
• Create content that balances audience value with business objectives.
• Ensure content is aligned to brand standards, messaging frameworks and audience needs.
• Bring a strong editorial mindset to every project, elevating quality, clarity and impact.

Drive Continuous Optimization

• Analyze content performance and audience engagement to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Apply learnings to strengthen future content strategies and investments.
• Stay informed on evolving content trends, buyer behaviors and AI‑enabled content practices.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

7+ years of experience in content strategy, thought leadership, editorial, content marketing, agency strategy, journalism or related fields. Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with a portfolio demonstrating both strategic thinking and strong execution. Proven ability to transform business challenges, market dynamics and audience insights into content strategies and narrative platforms. Experience developing differentiated points of view that help brands stand apart in competitive markets. Strong understanding of content strategy, customer journeys, audience needs and content ecosystems. Experience creating executive‑level thought leadership, long‑form content, messaging frameworks, campaign narratives and integrated content programs. Understanding of B2B marketing, demand generation and brand‑building principles. Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and explain strategic recommendations. Comfort navigating ambiguity and helping shape content direction in a fast‑moving environment.

We’re also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we’re happy to support your career development and growth in: Fluency with AI‑enabled content tools and workflows, along with a thoughtful perspective on how AI can enhance research, ideation and content development while maintaining originality and quality.

Benefits that support every part of your life

• For Your Health: Enjoy day‑one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.
• For Your Protection: We’ve got your back with company‑paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short‑and long‑term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
• For Your Family: From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we’re here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.
• For Your Future: Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long‑term care insurance to plan confidently.
• For You: Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement, flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
• For Your Wellness: Access 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well‑being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s Aff…

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

TransUnion complies with all applicable immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not presently provide employer support or sponsorship for an immigration‑related employment benefit for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

Pay Scale Information

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $100,100.00 - $150,000.00 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job‑related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. Regular, fulltime non‑sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long‑term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

TransUnion Overview

At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence. Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting‑edge technology.

TransUnion’s Internal Job Title: Advisor, Creative Marketing Company: TransUnion LLC