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Function
ITOur Company
We’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.
Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.
Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.
Job description
(e Director, Executive Content Development - Office of the CIO
The Team
The Office of the CIO serves as the strategic and operational hub for the Technology organization, enabling the successful execution of the CIO agenda while advancing enterprise transformation, innovation, and business growth.
Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Director, Executive Content Development serves as a trusted advisor, executive storyteller, and thought leadership partner. This role is responsible for developing compelling executive content, technology narratives, market insights, research, and strategic communications that support the CIO's internal leadership responsibilities and external industry presence.
The successful candidate will combine strong business acumen, technology awareness, research capabilities, executive writing expertise, and storytelling skills to translate complex technology concepts into impactful and business-relevant narratives for executive, customer, partner, analyst, and board-level audiences.
This position plays a critical role in shaping the CIO's voice, point of view, and strategic messaging across topics including Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Platforms, Technology Operations, and Innovation.
The Role
Strategic Research, Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership
- Serve as the CIO's strategic research and thought leadership partner, providing insights into emerging technologies, industry trends, competitive positioning, and market developments.
- Conduct secondary research and analysis across key technology domains including:
- Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI
- Agentic AI & Intelligent Automation
- Cloud Computing & Hyperscalers
- Cybersecurity & Digital Trust
- Enterprise Platforms & SaaS
- Digital Engineering
- Data & Analytics
- Technology Operating Models Industry-Specific Technology Trends
- Monitor analyst research, market developments, technology investments, competitive movements, and disruptive trends impacting the business.
- Synthesize complex information into actionable insights and executive recommendations.
- Develop executive-level points of view (POVs), opinion papers, strategic narratives, executive briefs, and recommendation memos for the CIO and Technology Leadership Team.
- Create benchmark analyses, technology trend reports, market intelligence summaries, and industry landscape assessments.
- Support development of annual technology strategies, technology vision statements, innovation roadmaps, and organizational narratives.
Executive Content Development & Storytelling
- Develop high-impact executive content for internal and external audiences on behalf of the CIO.
- Draft and curate:
- Thought Leadership Articles
- Whitepapers
- Executive Briefs
- Industry Perspectives
- Keynote Presentations
- CIO Messages and Communications
- Customer-Facing Content
- Executive Blogs
- Strategic Position Papers Technology Vision Documents
- Build compelling narratives that articulate the organization's technology vision, transformation journey, innovation agenda, and business value realization.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and business-focused communications for executive audiences.
- Ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and executive positioning across all communications.
Executive Communications & Leadership Reporting
- Develop executive communications, leadership presentations, board materials, strategic narratives, and organizational updates on behalf of the CIO.
- Prepare executive briefing documents, talking points, speeches, reports, presentation materials, and dashboards.
- Support CIO communications for:
- Board Meetings
- Executive Committee Reviews
- Leadership Town Halls
- Customer Executive Briefings
- Analyst Interactions
- Industry Conferences Partner and Investor Engagements
- Develop executive summaries that clearly communicate progress, opportunities, risks, and business outcomes.
- Ensure consistent communication of technology priorities, achievements, and transformation initiatives across the organization.
Executive Positioning & External Engagement
- Support the CIO's external thought leadership strategy and executive brand development.
- Partner with Marketing, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, and Business Leaders to elevate the organization's technology leadership profile.
- Create content supporting analyst briefings, media engagements, customer meetings, industry events, and speaking opportunities.
- Develop messaging frameworks that strengthen the organization's position as a leader in AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation.
- Identify opportunities to increase executive visibility through conferences, publications, industry forums, and customer engagements.
AI-Enabled Research & Content Innovation
- Leverage Generative AI, AI copilots, research tools, and emerging productivity technologies to accelerate content creation and improve research effectiveness.
- Establish best practices for AI-assisted content generation while maintaining quality, consistency, and executive relevance.
- Evaluate emerging AI capabilities and content development techniques to enhance executive communications and thought leadership programs.
- Drive innovation in executive storytelling through data-driven insights, visualization, and modern communication methods.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Technology Leadership, Product Teams, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Corporate Communications leaders.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy and strategic alignment of executive content.
- Facilitate the collection and synthesis of information from multiple stakeholders to support executive messaging and strategic communications.
- Serve as a key contributor to strategic initiatives requiring executive-level communications and narrative development.
What You'll Bring
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline.
- MBA, Master's Degree, or equivalent advanced education preferred.
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in executive communications, thought leadership, technology research, management consulting, content strategy, chief of staff, analyst relations, or related roles.
- Experience supporting CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, technology executives, or senior business leaders.
- Strong understanding of enterprise technology domains including:
- Enterprise Applications
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Artificial Intelligence & Automation
- Cybersecurity
- Data & Analytics
- Digital Engineering Technology Operations
- Proven experience developing executive-level presentations, whitepapers, keynotes, strategic narratives, and thought leadership content.
- Experience working in complex, global, and matrixed organizations.
Leadership Competencies
- Exceptional executive writing, storytelling, and content development capabilities.
- Superior PowerPoint presentation development and visual storytelling skills.
- Strong research, analytical, synthesis, and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to translate complex technical topics into compelling business narratives.
- Strong executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority.
- Strong understanding of technology industry trends, analyst research, and competitive landscapes.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Curiosity, creativity, and a passion for technology and innovation.
Success Measures
The Director, Executive Content Development, will be measured on:
- Quality and Impact of Executive Communications
- CIO and Executive Stakeholder Satisfaction
- Thought Leadership Content Development Effectiveness
- Whitepaper, POV, and Research Deliverable Quality
- Board and Leadership Presentation Readiness
- Executive Brand and Industry Presence Enhancement
- Market Intelligence and Insight Generation
- Technology Narrative Development
- Timeliness and Accuracy of Deliverables Adoption of AI-Enabled Content Development Practicesmpty)
# LI SP7
About us
We’re a global, 1000-stong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.
Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives
Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.
How we look after you
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
Function
ITOur Company
We’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.
Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.
Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.
Job description
(e Director, Executive Content Development - Office of the CIO
The Team
The Office of the CIO serves as the strategic and operational hub for the Technology organization, enabling the successful execution of the CIO agenda while advancing enterprise transformation, innovation, and business growth.
Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Director, Executive Content Development serves as a trusted advisor, executive storyteller, and thought leadership partner. This role is responsible for developing compelling executive content, technology narratives, market insights, research, and strategic communications that support the CIO's internal leadership responsibilities and external industry presence.
The successful candidate will combine strong business acumen, technology awareness, research capabilities, executive writing expertise, and storytelling skills to translate complex technology concepts into impactful and business-relevant narratives for executive, customer, partner, analyst, and board-level audiences.
This position plays a critical role in shaping the CIO's voice, point of view, and strategic messaging across topics including Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Platforms, Technology Operations, and Innovation.
The Role
Strategic Research, Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership
- Serve as the CIO's strategic research and thought leadership partner, providing insights into emerging technologies, industry trends, competitive positioning, and market developments.
- Conduct secondary research and analysis across key technology domains including:
- Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI
- Agentic AI & Intelligent Automation
- Cloud Computing & Hyperscalers
- Cybersecurity & Digital Trust
- Enterprise Platforms & SaaS
- Digital Engineering
- Data & Analytics
- Technology Operating Models Industry-Specific Technology Trends
- Monitor analyst research, market developments, technology investments, competitive movements, and disruptive trends impacting the business.
- Synthesize complex information into actionable insights and executive recommendations.
- Develop executive-level points of view (POVs), opinion papers, strategic narratives, executive briefs, and recommendation memos for the CIO and Technology Leadership Team.
- Create benchmark analyses, technology trend reports, market intelligence summaries, and industry landscape assessments.
- Support development of annual technology strategies, technology vision statements, innovation roadmaps, and organizational narratives.
Executive Content Development & Storytelling
- Develop high-impact executive content for internal and external audiences on behalf of the CIO.
- Draft and curate:
- Thought Leadership Articles
- Whitepapers
- Executive Briefs
- Industry Perspectives
- Keynote Presentations
- CIO Messages and Communications
- Customer-Facing Content
- Executive Blogs
- Strategic Position Papers Technology Vision Documents
- Build compelling narratives that articulate the organization's technology vision, transformation journey, innovation agenda, and business value realization.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and business-focused communications for executive audiences.
- Ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and executive positioning across all communications.
Executive Communications & Leadership Reporting
- Develop executive communications, leadership presentations, board materials, strategic narratives, and organizational updates on behalf of the CIO.
- Prepare executive briefing documents, talking points, speeches, reports, presentation materials, and dashboards.
- Support CIO communications for:
- Board Meetings
- Executive Committee Reviews
- Leadership Town Halls
- Customer Executive Briefings
- Analyst Interactions
- Industry Conferences Partner and Investor Engagements
- Develop executive summaries that clearly communicate progress, opportunities, risks, and business outcomes.
- Ensure consistent communication of technology priorities, achievements, and transformation initiatives across the organization.
Executive Positioning & External Engagement
- Support the CIO's external thought leadership strategy and executive brand development.
- Partner with Marketing, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, and Business Leaders to elevate the organization's technology leadership profile.
- Create content supporting analyst briefings, media engagements, customer meetings, industry events, and speaking opportunities.
- Develop messaging frameworks that strengthen the organization's position as a leader in AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation.
- Identify opportunities to increase executive visibility through conferences, publications, industry forums, and customer engagements.
AI-Enabled Research & Content Innovation
- Leverage Generative AI, AI copilots, research tools, and emerging productivity technologies to accelerate content creation and improve research effectiveness.
- Establish best practices for AI-assisted content generation while maintaining quality, consistency, and executive relevance.
- Evaluate emerging AI capabilities and content development techniques to enhance executive communications and thought leadership programs.
- Drive innovation in executive storytelling through data-driven insights, visualization, and modern communication methods.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Technology Leadership, Product Teams, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Enterprise Applications, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Corporate Communications leaders.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy and strategic alignment of executive content.
- Facilitate the collection and synthesis of information from multiple stakeholders to support executive messaging and strategic communications.
- Serve as a key contributor to strategic initiatives requiring executive-level communications and narrative development.
What You'll Bring
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline.
- MBA, Master's Degree, or equivalent advanced education preferred.
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in executive communications, thought leadership, technology research, management consulting, content strategy, chief of staff, analyst relations, or related roles.
- Experience supporting CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, technology executives, or senior business leaders.
- Strong understanding of enterprise technology domains including:
- Enterprise Applications
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- Artificial Intelligence & Automation
- Cybersecurity
- Data & Analytics
- Digital Engineering Technology Operations
- Proven experience developing executive-level presentations, whitepapers, keynotes, strategic narratives, and thought leadership content.
- Experience working in complex, global, and matrixed organizations.
Leadership Competencies
- Exceptional executive writing, storytelling, and content development capabilities.
- Superior PowerPoint presentation development and visual storytelling skills.
- Strong research, analytical, synthesis, and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to translate complex technical topics into compelling business narratives.
- Strong executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to influence senior leaders without direct authority.
- Strong understanding of technology industry trends, analyst research, and competitive landscapes.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Curiosity, creativity, and a passion for technology and innovation.
Success Measures
The Director, Executive Content Development, will be measured on:
- Quality and Impact of Executive Communications
- CIO and Executive Stakeholder Satisfaction
- Thought Leadership Content Development Effectiveness
- Whitepaper, POV, and Research Deliverable Quality
- Board and Leadership Presentation Readiness
- Executive Brand and Industry Presence Enhancement
- Market Intelligence and Insight Generation
- Technology Narrative Development
- Timeliness and Accuracy of Deliverables Adoption of AI-Enabled Content Development Practicesmpty)
# LI SP7
About us
We’re a global, 1000-stong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.
Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives
Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.
How we look after you
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in content development specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, English, education, or a related field
- Proficiency in content management systems and authoring tools such as Articulate or Adobe
- Two or more years of experience creating structured content for digital or instructional formats
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to style consistency
- Ability to collaborate with subject matter experts, designers, and project managers
- Familiarity with SEO principles, accessibility standards, or instructional design frameworks
Tips for Your Content Development Specialist Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to content type
Hiring managers for content development roles want to see the specific formats you've built, whether that's e-learning modules, video scripts, or long-form guides. Organize your portfolio by content type, not just by employer, so reviewers find relevant samples fast.
Highlight the tools behind your content
Content development specialist job listings often screen for authoring tools like Articulate Storyline, Adobe Creative Suite, or content management systems. Name the platforms you've used in your resume's skills section, not just buried inside bullet points describing past roles.
Target listings by content medium
Job titles for this role vary widely. Search for 'content developer,' 'instructional content specialist,' and 'digital content designer' in addition to the exact title so you don't miss openings that match your background but use a different label.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists content development specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a writing sample with context
Many interviews ask you to submit a work sample in advance. Attach a one-paragraph brief explaining the audience, goal, and constraints behind each piece so reviewers understand your decisions, not just the finished output.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Content development roles vary enormously in ownership, from executing briefs handed to you to setting the entire content strategy. Clarify deliverable ownership, revision cycles, and stakeholder access in final-round conversations so you can evaluate the offer accurately.
Content Development Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most content development specialists?
The most active employers for content development specialists right now are Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Amazon, and International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in education technology, healthcare systems, and large enterprise organizations building out internal learning and communications teams.
How many content development specialist jobs are remote?
About 89% of content development specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how thoroughly digital content workflows have moved away from in-office production. Roles focused on e-learning development and digital publishing tend to offer the highest share of fully remote arrangements, while positions tied to in-person training programs or studio production are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a content development specialist?
Start by building a portfolio of structured content, such as training materials, e-learning scripts, instructional guides, or editorial packages, that shows you can write for a defined audience and purpose. A degree in communications, education, or English helps, but employers weight relevant samples heavily. Get comfortable with at least one authoring or content management platform, seek feedback from subject matter experts on a real project, and apply to roles where you can own a content type end to end.
Can I get a content development specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level content development specialist roles exist, particularly at education technology companies, nonprofits, and large organizations building out training libraries. The most effective path without direct experience is building a portfolio of self-initiated projects, such as a structured how-to guide, a short e-learning module, or a content audit with recommendations. Demonstrating that you can organize information for a specific reader and format matters more to most hiring managers than years on a resume.
What does the content development specialist interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial recruiter screen covers your background and content experience. A hiring manager conversation goes deeper on your process, the tools you use, and how you handle subject matter expert relationships and revision cycles. A skills assessment or work sample submission is common, often asking you to draft or restructure a short piece of content given a brief. Final-round interviews typically involve a panel from content, design, or the business team that owns the content you'd be building.
Where can I find and apply to content development specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to content development specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing. Openings are updated regularly, covering full-time, contract, and remote positions across industries including education, healthcare, technology, and media.
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