*Note - this role is available to applicants who reside in New York or Washington DC.

Who We Are

We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them.

We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses, The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity.

Currently, we are seeking a Senior editor, Branded Content who will play a central role in helping to grow our branded content portfolio and ensure project delivery in the US.

In this role you will be at the center of a program and work closely with our clients, the sales team and the creative strategy team to conceptualize and pitch solutions as well as execute, optimize and evaluate bespoke content programs.

How You Will Contribute

Collaborate with potential clients to understand client objectives and the goals of a content program
Develop innovative content programs that deliver on client objectives and create winning client proposals that outline and promote these content programs; ensure that sales-drafted client contracts include the appropriate deliverables, pricing and timelines once projects are sold
Set up clear metrics, in cooperation with internal partners, to evaluate the success of programs at the outset. Optimize programs by making adjustments to the content mix and distribution strategies during the span of the program to achieve the client’s objectives
Evaluate and select the most appropriate partners, contributors and vendors to help execute content programs, including the development of contracts and statements of work with those partners, contributors and vendors
Work closely with partners, contributors and vendors to ensure the highest-quality execution of content programs, including by editing written, visual, and multimedia content pieces
Conduct tight project management with expert client communication, detailed cost management and impeccable timeline delivery
Provide great client service with an eye to continuous client satisfaction

Additional Key Tasks

Client proposal development idea/topic generation in keeping with project objectives and target audience pricing client presentation
Project delivery
freelance writer sourcing and management
writing and editing of deliverables
quality control across client deliverables (written and visual)
cost management
Managing key client relationships
Setting and managing client expectations
Receiving and auctioning feedback
Change management
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred. Relevant areas of study include but are not limited to journalism, economics, English, marketing and communications
Relevant work experience, in editorial/content
Strong writing and editing skills
Outstanding client presence, experience dealing with senior executives
Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, managing to deadlines
Experience with project management tools and platforms is a plus
Experience managing outside contributors and vendors is a plus
Understanding of social media and other promotion and distribution strategies for content pieces is a plus
Ability to move quickly up the learning curve on any topic from business- and industry-related issues to new technologies; intellectual curiosity
Exceptional project management skills
Great presentation and communication skills, with an emphasis on diplomacy, relationship-building and stakeholder management
Ease in uncertain environments, flexibility, openness to change
Self-starter and a good team player with the drive to set and reach ambitious goals
High client satisfaction and retention
Strong creativity and high quality of content programs
Support of sales to win new business from clients
Contribution to the evolving growth strategy for the business
Fluent written and spoken English essential
Proficiency in Excel required
Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint expected. Experience in Google Slides valued.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $93,750 - $141,750. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Rather, salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

AI usage for your application

We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills, and qualifications.

What We Offer

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 40 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.

You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.

Senior Editor, Branded Content

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