Senior Editor - Public & Social Sector

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage editorial publications and programs, coordinating with relevant publishing groups and stakeholders to ensure timely completion, approval, production, and publication of projects.
• Act as a thought partner and service provider, working with senior authors to develop publishing strategies that align with firm objectives.
• Develop persuasive storylines and write compelling drafts on business topics, focusing on the public and social sectors.
• Shape content into various editorial products such as articles, white papers, reports, blog posts, podcasts, and videos.
• Review and edit content to ensure it follows conventions of written English, maintains consistency of voice, tone, style, and aligns with firm guidelines.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external teams and leadership to support an increasing volume of editorial projects.
• Lead projects or workstreams independently or with a team, staying informed on business news, trends, and firm research.
• Support entry-level and junior editors as part of career development and participate in additional ad hoc editorial projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's/university degree; advanced degree in journalism is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in business writing and editing, including digital publishing, preferably for an English-language business publication or professional-services firm.
• Deep understanding of global business trends and detailed knowledge of the public and social sectors.
• Data literacy and familiarity with audience engagement tools such as SEO and social media.
• Strong mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint) and team share tools (SharePoint, Slack, Zoom).
• Proficiency and fluency in verbal and written English; other language skills are a plus.
• Excellent editorial skills, judgment, and business literacy, with the ability to absorb complex ideas and distill them into accessible copy.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation).
• Confidence in interactions with senior staff and subject-matter experts, with the ability to achieve consensus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and industry knowledge to challenge content.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, capable of handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a low-structure environment, deal with ambiguity, and seek guidance proactively.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree in journalism.
• Other language skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/university degree.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in business writing and editing.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary based on location, experience, and skills.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting holistic well-being for employees and their families.