Senior Communications Strategist

Northwestern Mutual

Senior Communications Strategist at Northwestern Mutual developing high-impact content for top executives. Requires 7 years of writing experience and strong storytelling skills for thought leadership initiatives.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeMilwaukee • New York, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,600 - $113,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing and storytelling abilities, with a focus on crafting strategic and impactful communications for high-profile executives. Proficient in using generative AI tools to enhance content creation and track effectiveness of thought leadership initiatives.

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Strong Writing ExperienceContent Creation for Media OutletsGenerative AI Tool ProficiencyExecutive PresenceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Strategic CommunicationContent DevelopmentMessaging Nuance UnderstandingThought Leadership StrategyMedia Coverage Reinforcement

Soft Skills

Natural StorytellerProblem-SolverEmotional IntelligenceRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft CopilotWriter

Industry Keywords

Thought LeadershipExecutive VisibilityHigh-Impact ContentProprietary Research Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Thought Leadership and Executive Visibility
Helping to create high-profile, high-impact external content on behalf of top executives and financial advisors
Developing and executing the thought leadership strategies for the company and senior leaders
Reinforcing signature proprietary research strategy to drive media coverage
Cultivating positive relationships with senior leaders and key business partners
Ensuring messages are consistent across channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have a minimum of 7 years of strong writing experience
Be a natural storyteller and problem-solver
Be capable of crafting communications that are precise, strategic, clear, crisp, accessible and able to stir emotion
Have a knack for understanding positioning and the nuances of messaging
Possess executive presence, with a strong EQ and the capability to establish rapport with key company leaders and financial advisors
Excel at creating content suitable for use with high-profile media outlets – both local and national
Demonstrate proficiency using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Writer)
Be a team leader, guiding colleagues toward shared goals that generate positive business outcomes
Work with colleagues to track and analyze the effectiveness of thought leadership content

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities