Job Opportunity| Senior Content Strategist & Narrative Architect At Cognitra Group

Deadline: Ongoing
Location: Remote (Europe-based preferred)
Engagement: Full-time or Senior Consultant / Freelance Contract
Reporting to: Head of Communications / Creative Director

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.

I. 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.

II. Qualifications

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.
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.
Exceptional command of the English language

III. How To Apply?

Please, submit your application using this form.
Selected candidates may be contacted for further discussion.
For More Information, please read the official call

IV. About Cognitra Group

Cognitra Group is a human-led knowledge and storytelling studio concerned with the interpretation, articulation, and public circulation of complex ideas. its work sits at the intersection of research, editorial practice, and visual communication, engaging both institutional contexts and wider societal audiences.