Senior Content Strategist & Narrative Architect

(Human-led, Research-Driven, Public Knowledge)

Role Overview

Cognitra Group is seeking a Senior Content Strategist & Narrative Architect to help shape how complex ideas are structured, articulated, and made publicly intelligible across institutional and societal contexts.

This role sits at the intersection of research, editorial judgment, and narrative design. It goes beyond writing or content production: you will design how knowledge is translated into coherent, ethical, and durable public forms—across websites, publications, and long-form intellectual outputs.

You will contribute directly to Cognitra Group’s public intellectual voice, narrative architecture, and editorial standards.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Content & Narrative Design

  • Design content frameworks for websites, publications, and knowledge platforms.

  • Develop narrative structures that translate complex, abstract ideas into layered, accessible formats—without loss of depth or nuance.

  • Define content models, taxonomies, and conceptual hierarchies aligned with audience needs and institutional objectives.

Editorial Leadership

  • Establish and maintain editorial guidelines (voice, tone, semantic coherence, ethical clarity).

  • Draft, edit, and oversee high-stakes content, including positioning pages, long-form essays, and flagship narratives.

  • Work closely with leadership to turn research insights into publishable, public-facing outputs.

Audience Insight & Optimization

  • Collaborate with UX, analytics, and SEO specialists to ensure content is discoverable, meaningful, and contextually appropriate.

  • Iterate content structures based on audience behaviour, interpretive clarity, and strategic priorities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Guide designers, researchers, and developers on content implementation best practices.

  • Ensure consistency and coherence across channels, formats, and initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Master’s degree or higher (or equivalent experience) in one or more of the following fields:

    • Philosophy, Cultural Theory, Rhetoric, Critical Theory, or Humanities

    • Communication, Media Studies, or Strategic Content Design

    • Social Sciences with a strong writing and research focus

  • Additional certifications in UX Writing, Information Architecture, Semantic SEO, or Knowledge Design are an advantage.

Professional Experience

  • 8+ years of professional experience in editorial strategy, content design, or knowledge communication.

  • Demonstrated experience writing and structuring content for educated, sophisticated audiences.

  • Proven ability to design long-form narrative systems and editorial frameworks.

  • Experience in research-driven environments (e.g. academic labs, think tanks, consultancies) preferred.

  • Experience in multilingual or cross-cultural contexts is an asset.

Skills & Expertise

Core Competencies

  • Exceptional command of the English language

  • Content architecture & conceptual structuring

  • UX writing and content modelling

  • Strategic narrative and editorial planning

  • Semantic SEO and topic clustering for visibility and coherence

Tools & Platforms

  • CMS platforms (Squarespace, WordPress, Webflow)

  • Collaborative tools (Notion, Figma, Google Workspace)

  • Analytics and SEO tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Google Search Console)

Working Model

  • Location: Remote (Europe-based preferred)

  • Engagement: Full-time or Senior Consultant / Freelance Contract

  • Reporting to: Head of Communications / Creative Director

Cognitra Group operates with a human-led, intellectually responsible approach. Hybrid or AI-assisted tools may be used selectively—but always under explicit human authorship and editorial control.

Application

Applications are accepted online via form.

We welcome applications from individuals whose experience reflects depth, intellectual responsibility, and a commitment to meaningful public knowledge.

Please submit your application using the form linked below.

Selected candidates may be contacted for further discussion.


Apply online via form