Senior Manager, Communications & Content

Senior Manager, Communications & Content

NYC or remote (East Coast hours)

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Manager, Communications & Content to lead content development, marketing communications, and messaging strategy for Council Advisors. This role requires exceptional demonstrated business writing skills with a deep understanding of professional services, business communications, digital communications, and marketing. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and an exceptional project manager, able to effectively manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality content that supports business objectives. This role reports into our Managing Director, Communications & Content.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Development & Management
  • Write, edit, and manage content for reports, client communications, website, newsletters, white papers, case studies, and marketing collateral.
  • Develop executive messaging, speeches, presentations, and internal communications.
  • Ensure consistency in tone, accuracy, and clarity across all content.

• Marketing & Brand Communications
  • Develop and refine messaging that aligns with business objectives and market positioning.
  • Oversee the development of client-facing materials, ensuring they support sales and business development efforts.
  • Work closely with design resource to create polished, professional content, with the ability to tailor for various channels, including LinkedIn.

• Project Management & Execution
  • Lead multiple communications initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely execution and high-quality deliverables
  • Manage workflows, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations across projects.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to keep communications initiatives on track.
  • Maintain strong attention to detail while handling competing priorities.

• Media & External Communications
  • Partner with PR agency on key media messaging and relationship management.
  • Support leadership in developing thought leadership content for industry publications and speaking engagements.

• Performance & Analytics
  • Track content effectiveness using metrics and reporting tools.
  • Use data insights to refine content strategy and improve engagement.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in communications, content management, marketing preferably within professional services or a B2B environment.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills—able to produce clear, concise, and engaging content, including white papers, short briefs, PowerPoint pitches, and social media content.
• Proven experience with social media (e.g. LinkedIn) to amplify brand and reputation, while thoughtfully driving engagement with target audiences.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely to senior teams to solicit buy-in and advance project goals.
• Experience leading executive forums, roundtables and engagements, with proven ability to independently design strategy, engagement strategies and follow up with attendees and internal teams.
• Exceptional project management skills—proven ability to manage multiple complex projects with competing deadlines.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to simplify complex topics.
• Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• High fluency in Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Suite preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field.

About Council Advisors:

Council Advisors is the trusted partner for C-suite leaders of high performing companies – driving results where it matters most. 

At Council Advisors, we partner with CEOs and their teams to tackle their most critical challenges, backed by over 20 years of experience advising top leaders across corporations, investment firms, and non-profits. Through our expert practices – TMG, SSA &