Description
We are seeking a seasoned Vice President-level Freelance Writer with deep experience writing for CEOs and executive leadership teams. This role requires a strategic storyteller who can translate complex business, policy, and innovation narratives into compelling long- and short-form content across digital, social, media, and awards platforms.
The ideal candidate has served as a trusted partner to senior leaders — shaping voice, sharpening perspective, and crafting high-impact communications that influence investors, policymakers, employees, and industry stakeholders. This writer must be equally comfortable drafting LinkedIn thought leadership, executive talking points, long-form articles, op-eds/bylines, and strategic messaging frameworks.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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Serve as a strategic writing partner to CEOs and executive leadership team members
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Draft long-form thought leadership (op-eds, bylines, blog posts, articles)
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Develop short-form digital and social content (LinkedIn posts, executive announcements, internal notes)
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Draft executive messaging and talking points for media interviews, panels, and other external engagements
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Translate complex business, regulatory, healthcare, or innovation topics into clear, persuasive narratives
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Capture and refine executive voice across multiple leaders with distinct styles
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Develop message frameworks and narrative arcs aligned with broader corporate strategy
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Ensure consistency in tone, positioning, and strategic messaging across channels
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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10+ years in a communications role, with at least 5+ years of professional writing experience, writing directly for CEOs or C-suite leaders
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Demonstrated experience supporting executive visibility programs and leadership platforms
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Portfolio including bylines/op-eds, LinkedIn thought leadership, and owned long-form content
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Exceptional ability to mirror executive voice and adjust tone for different audiences
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Strong editorial judgment and ability to operate independently with minimal oversight
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Experience working in fast-paced, high-visibility environments
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Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in communications, journalism, public policy, or related field preferred
The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $130/hr. but may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role.
At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.
Why Syneos Health? We partner with industry experts to solve and execute against today’s toughest commercialization challenges facing the world’s leading healthcare companies. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities on our Commercial Operations and Leadership teams. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world.
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Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Syneos Health customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Syneos Health and maintain compliance with these requirements.
As a Syneos Health freelance, temporary, or contract employee, you may be eligible to participate in the Company 401k match and benefits such as paid time off or benefits through provisions in the Affordable Care Act or State-specific requirements depending on the terms of your employment. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements for temporary/freelance/contract employees.
