Editor - Podcasts

McKinsey & Company

Chicago, IL

Full Time

Senior

about 2 months ago

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 global community with colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 nationalities, and exceptional benefits including a competitive salary and comprehensive health coverage.

Key Responsibilities

Work with highly-skilled colleagues to develop and publish distinctive content across digital and print platforms.
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 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 guidelines.
Coordinate with relevant publishing groups and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed, approved, and published on time.
Stay up-to-date on business news, trends, and the Firm's research to ensure communications are relevant and aligned with the Firm's position.
Engage in additional ad hoc editorial projects as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's or University degree or equivalent.
7+ years of experience in all steps of creating podcasts, including ideation, editorial, audio editing, and audio mixing, preferably for a business publication or professional-services firm.
Mastery of Microsoft Office tools (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.
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 or University degree or equivalent.

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 employees grow through structured programs, feedback, and a fast-paced learning environment. We value diverse perspectives, encourage innovative ideas, and foster a global community that fuels creativity and collaboration.

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