Editor - Podcasts
McKinsey & Company
Job Description
About the Role
You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have access to continuous learning through structured programs, a voice that matters by contributing ideas and solutions, a diverse global community with colleagues across 65+ countries, and exceptional benefits including a competitive salary and comprehensive health coverage. As an Editor/Producer for Podcasts within the Global Publishing team, you will support authors and develop impactful editorial content across digital and print platforms, working closely with senior colleagues and subject matter experts to create engaging podcasts for external audiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Create engaging, informative podcasts for external publication, including The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey Talks Talent, At the Edge, and other projects.
- Act as a thought-partner and service provider by working with authors and editors to identify topics, schedule and participate in pitch meetings, conduct research, develop storylines, prepare interviewees and hosts, and run recording sessions.
- Review and edit content to ensure it follows conventions of written English, maintains consistency of voice, tone, and style, and aligns with Firm style and risk/reputation guidelines.
- Coordinate with relevant publishing groups and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed, approved, and published on time.
- Lead projects or workstreams independently or with a team, aligning with key stakeholders and advancing publishing goals.
- Stay up-to-date on business news, trends, and the Firm's research to ensure communications are current and aligned with the Firm's position, driving engagement across platforms.
- Engage in additional ad hoc editorial projects as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent.
- 7+ years of experience in all steps of creating podcasts, including ideation, editorial, audio editing, and audio mixing, preferably for an English-language business publication or professional-services firm.
- Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint) and team share tools (e.g., Box, Slack, Zoom).
- Extensive experience with audio editing on Pro Tools.
- Experience identifying and pitching relevant content ideas to hosts and stakeholders.
- Ability to develop questions and talking points for hosts.
- Adept at writing compelling copy and headlines for podcast transcripts.
- An understanding of global business trends and detailed knowledge of one or more industries.
- Data literacy and familiarity with audience engagement strategies such as SEO and social media.
- Proficiency and fluency in verbal and written English; additional language skills are a plus.
Nice to Have
- Additional language skills beyond English.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in podcast creation and editing.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary based on location, experience, and skills.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
Working at McKinsey & Company
Our learning and apprenticeship culture is focused on helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and centered on your development. We value diverse perspectives and encourage innovative ideas, fostering a global community of colleagues from over 65 countries and more than 100 nationalities. Our firm emphasizes continuous learning, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact through work that drives engagement and thought leadership.
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