Northern Trust

Financial Services

Sr.Writer,EnterpriseStorytelling

$115–195k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Sr. Writer, Enterprise Storytelling at Northern Trust. Skills: Enterprise storytelling, Narrative development, Content strategy, Executive communications. Serve as lead storyteller. Serve as editorial strategist”

What You'll Achieve.

Elevate quality communications; Elevate impact communications

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Eligibility Requirements

No visa sponsorship

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years experience communications, 10+ years experience journalism, 10+ years experience content strategy, Demonstrated enterprise-level messaging, Demonstrated executive communications, Translate complex topics, Engaging content development, Impactful content development, Experience with senior executives, Experience with cross-functional partners, Deep expertise writing, Deep expertise editing, Deep expertise narrative development, Editorial judgment, Clear point of view, Ability move between strategy, Ability move to writing, Develop engaging content formats, Develop executive messaging, Develop articles, Develop scripts, Develop thought leadership, Executive presence, Influence senior leaders, Advise senior leaders, Operate effectively matrixed organization, Build alignment stakeholders, Collaboration skills, Connect work across teams, Drive unified narrative, Curiosity industry trends, Awareness emerging topics, Translate insights storytelling, Authorized to work in U.S.

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree Communications, Bachelor's degree Journalism, Bachelor's degree Marketing, Bachelor's degree related field

What You'll Do.

Serve as lead storyteller

Serve as editorial strategist

Shape enterprise narrative

Translate business topics

Translate industry topics

Translate organizational topics

Develop high-impact content

Support executive communications

Support enterprise initiatives

Support thought leadership

Support brand positioning

Support strategic announcements

Establish editorial standards

Evolve editorial standards

Drive consistency quality

Ensure messaging alignment

Support cohesive narrative

Support differentiated narrative

Identify story opportunities

Strengthen narrative continuity

Strengthen narrative engagement

Partner with senior leaders

Partner with communications teams

Partner with subject matter experts

Shape storytelling approach

Elevate quality communications

Elevate impact communications

Ensure content consistent

Ensure content audience-focused

Provide editorial guidance

Provide coaching communicators

Strengthen storytelling capabilities

Maintain awareness industry trends

Maintain awareness business priorities

Maintain awareness audience expectations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Senior leaders; Communications teams; Subject matter experts; Cross-functional partners; Stakeholders

Communication Scope

Executive communications; Messaging; Storytelling

Full Job Description

**_About Northern Trust:_** Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. **Role/Department:** Sr Writer, Enterprise Storyteller/Public relations/Communications This role serves as the organization’s chief storyteller—responsible for shaping and elevating how the firm communicates its story internally and externally. It leads the development of clear, compelling, and cohesive narratives that connect strategy, culture, leadership, and impact. Acting as a senior individual contributor within Communications & Content Strategy, this role translates complex business priorities into human-centered storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences, including partners, clients, media, investors, and industry stakeholders. The role partners is an individual contributor role, reporting directly to the head of corporate communications. It will partner closely with senior leaders and communications teams to define and deliver enterprise-wide messaging and editorial direction. It ensures consistency of voice, clarity of message, and differentiation of the organization’s narrative across channels and platforms. **The key responsibilities of the role include:** • Serves as the lead storyteller and editorial strategist for the organization, shaping a clear, consistent enterprise narrative across internal and external communications • Translates complex business, industry, and organizational topics into clear, compelling, and accessible messaging for a broad range of audiences • De

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