Content Strategist, Corporate Communications

Sonepar • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports Sonepar brands in the US through a shared services model, encompassing HR, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. SMG enables brands to operate locally while leveraging global resources. SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture with leadership and development programs, believing in collective achievements and that Sonepar is “Powered by Difference.” By driving technology and innovation, enabling success, and caring for people and their families, SMG offers a fulfilling career environment. Sonepar USA is seeking a Content Strategist, Corporate Communications who can align business priorities with audience needs through messaging, storytelling, and multi-channel content strategies. This role offers autonomy within a lean, collaborative communications team to identify stories, build messaging frameworks, develop content plans, and create content. The position will shape internal and external brand perception across social media, thought leadership, internal communications, web content, media relations, and corporate storytelling. The ideal candidate enjoys strategic thinking about audience behavior, crafting meaningful messages, and executing ideas across multiple channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Approximately 3-5 years of experience in communications, content strategy, marketing, or public relations.
• Experience creating content across multiple channels, including social media, websites, blogs, internal communications, and thought leadership content.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to tailor messaging to different audiences and communication channels.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Agency experience in communications, marketing, or public relations.
• Experience supporting executive communications or ghostwriting.
• Media relations experience.
• Familiarity with audience segmentation and messaging strategy.
• Experience utilizing analytics and performance reporting to guide communication decisions.
• Basic video editing and social content creation experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with communications leadership to build and execute content strategies aligned with business priorities and thought leadership initiatives.
• Create messaging frameworks and editorial plans that support audience engagement and business goals.
• Develop content that increases visibility across modern search experiences, including AI-driven search environments.
• Develop and maintain social media strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Create engaging content including copy, graphics, and short-form video.
• Monitor performance metrics and recommend improvements based on audience engagement and results.
• Partner with stakeholders across HR, Legal, IT, business functions, and subject matter experts to uncover and develop impactful stories.
• Create internal communications, executive communications, thought leadership content, articles, blogs, newsletters, and web content.
• Translate complex topics into clear, audience-focused messages.
• Identify newsworthy stories and media opportunities.
• Draft press releases and support media outreach efforts.
• Help strengthen Sonepar's reputation through strategic external communications.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level