Content Strategist, Corporate Communications

Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands (i.e. operating companies) in the US through a shared services model. These services include, but are not limited to: human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to do business in their local regions while taking advantage of the scale and collective resources of a global enterprise.

SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals. Our associates share in our collective achievements, and we firmly believe that Sonepar is “Powered by Difference.” By driving technology and innovation, enabling paths to success, and caring about our people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career.

Sonepar USA is looking for a strategic communicator who can do more than create content. We're seeking a Content Strategist, Corporate Communications who understands how to connect business priorities with audience needs through thoughtful messaging, compelling storytelling, and multi-channel content strategies.

This is a unique opportunity to join a lean, collaborative communications team where you'll have the autonomy to identify stories, build messaging frameworks, develop content plans, and create the content yourself. You'll help shape how internal and external audiences experience our brand through social media, thought leadership, internal communications, web content, media relations, and corporate storytelling. 

If you're someone who enjoys thinking strategically about audience behavior, crafting meaningful messaging, and bringing ideas to life across multiple channels, we'd love to hear from you.

Develop and Execute Content Strategy

• 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.

Lead Social Media Strategy and Content Creation

• 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.

Tell Internal and External Stories

• 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.

Support Media Relations

• Identify newsworthy stories and media opportunities.
• Draft press releases and support media outreach efforts.
• Help strengthen Sonepar's reputation through strategic external communications.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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. 

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.”

Learn more about us and our Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.