Content Strategist

Walker Consultants • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Content Strategist is responsible for developing and shaping story-driven content that supports the company’s service lines, annual marketing campaigns, and business goals. This role evaluates industry trends, technical expertise, and market needs to identify compelling stories and translate them into coordinated content across multiple channels. Working closely with technical teams, marketing, and creative leadership, the Content Strategist ensures that complex ideas are communicated with clarity, relevance, and consistency.

What Sets Us Apart?

Walker is 100% employee-owned! Join us and become part of a company where you have a direct stake in our success.

What makes this opportunity even more exciting is our true ownership program. At Walker, our equity-based model allows shareholders to directly benefit from the firm’s success, rather than a traditional ESOP that focuses only on stock appreciation. It’s a unique chance to grow with a company that values its people.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in content strategy, editorial development, journalism, or B2B marketing.
• Strong writing and editing background with examples of long-form and campaign-based storytelling.
• Familiarity with content management systems, editorial calendars, and collaboration tools (Asana, Monday, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with technical, professional, or subject-matter-expert audiences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research the company’s service lines, industries, and market landscape to identify timely, relevant story opportunities.
• Develop campaign-level story frameworks aligned with annual priorities (e.g., Forensics, Vertical Transportation, Historic Restoration, etc.).
• Define clear narratives, key messages, and story angles that resonate with target audiences.
• Ensure content supports broader marketing, business development, and brand objectives.
• Translate core stories into content plans spanning blogs, social media, email, video, webinars, presentations, and other formats.
• Collaborate with designers, videographers, and subject matter experts to execute content consistently across channels.
• Maintain content calendars and ensure timely delivery of written assets tied to campaigns and initiatives.
• Adapt stories for different audiences while maintaining narrative integrity and tone.
• Partner with engineering and consulting teams to gather insights, project examples, and technical context.
• Ask the right questions to uncover meaningful details, lessons learned, and real-world impact that benefits our clients.
• Translate technical concepts into clear, engaging content without sacrificing accuracy or credibility.
• Support proposal and business development efforts by contributing strong narrative components when needed.
• Write and edit original content with a strong emphasis on clarity, structure, and relevance.
• Review and refine content for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with brand voice and messaging standards.
• Ensure all content reflects a thoughtful, informed perspective on the company’s expertise and services.
• Assist in writing.
• Track content performance and engagement to understand what resonates with target audiences.
• Use insights to refine story approaches, formats, and distribution strategies over time.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor positioning, and emerging topics to inform future content.
• Proactively manage content review with subject matter experts, respecting limited availability and time constraints.
• Provide clear, concise review packages that reference source material, project examples, and technical inputs.
• Flag assumptions, interpretations, and open questions to enable fast, confident expert feedback.
• Incorporate revisions accurately while preserving narrative clarity and technical integrity.
• Provide writing and editing support for reports, proposals, articles, and internal communications as bandwidth allows.
• Refine language for clarity, structure, and consistency while preserving technical accuracy and author voice.
• Partner with teams to strengthen narrative flow and messaging without slowing delivery.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
• Mental wellness benefits
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
• 529 college savings plan
• A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
• 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
• 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
• Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
• Paid community involvement hours
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
• Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees