Head of Narrative & Storytelling for an International Consulting Firm

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

• 10–15+ years of experience in editorial leadership, thought leadership publishing, journalism, or professional services communications at an international firm.
• Proven experience shaping content strategy and managing complex editorial pipelines within corporate professional services.
• Background in consulting, professional services, or business journalism strongly preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
• Experience managing external editorial resources and distributed teams.
• High attention to quality, consistency, and detail.
• Knowledge of regional dynamics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and evolve our master story: who we are, what we do, why it matters, and how we’re different in the region.
• Support the translation of our market offerings into simple, compelling narratives for our clients, staff, future talent and general audience.
• Ensure narrative discipline and coherence across all touchpoints — external and internal.
• Own the thought leadership agenda for the Middle East, aligned with leadership priorities, practice focus, and market dynamics.
• Lead the development, prioritization, and governance of the thought leadership pipeline in partnership with client teams.
• Shape and refine ideas into publishable, high-impact narratives, recommending appropriate formats (reports, op-eds, articles, speeches, podcasts).
• Oversee editorial production across formats and channels.
• Manage relationships with external editors, writers, and copy editors.
• Ensure compliance with global quality, risk, and review requirements.
• Measure narrative effectiveness and content impact with defined KPIs.
• Define channel-specific narrative strategies for:
o Social media and digital platforms
o Podcasts and audio storytelling
o Events, conferences, and panels
o PR and media engagements
• Work closely with Digital & Creative Studio to bring the firm’s voice to life visually and digitally.
• Play an active role in podcast conception, narrative design, guest framing, and episode storytelling — from idea to publication.
• Support the production of internal communications that explain firm priorities, strategic direction, and cultural narratives in a tone that connects with staff.
• Partner with leadership and HR to support internal announcements, change communications, and engagement initiatives.

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