Senior Editor – Public & Social Sector
| Company | McKinsey & Company |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA, USA, London, UK, Toronto, ON, Canada, Washington, DC, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, Madrid, Spain, New York, NY, USA, Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s/university degree; advanced degree in journalism 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
- A deep understanding of global business trends; detailed knowledge of and interest in the public and social sectors
- Data literacy and familiarity with audience engagement (e.g., SEO, social media)
- Strong mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint) and team share tools (e.g., SharePoint, Slack, Zoom)
- Proficiency and fluency in verbal and written English required; other language skills a plus
- Excellent editorial skills (e.g., writing, editing), judgment, and business literacy, with ability to rapidly absorb complex ideas and distill them into accessible copy for global audiences
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation)
- Confidence in interactions with senior staff and subject-matter experts; strong ability to achieve consensus across multiple stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to challenge content based on industry knowledge
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, manage complex processes, and meet short- and long-term deadlines
- Ability to work independently in a low-structure environment and to deal with ambiguity; understanding of when to proactively seek guidance, and willingness to do so
Responsibilities
- Manage editorial publications and programs, coordinating with relevant McKinsey publishing groups and stakeholders, to ensure projects are completed, approved, produced, and published to meet tight deadline requirements
- Act as a thought partner and service provider (e.g., line editor), working with McKinsey authors—typically senior consultants and industry/functional experts—to create publishing strategies that advance cell and firm objectives
- Develop persuasive storylines and write compelling drafts covering business topics, with a focus on the public and social sectors (including citizen experience, government productivity, economic development, and education)
- Shape content copy (e.g., PowerPoint presentation, outline, speaker notes) into a range of editorial products such as articles, white papers, reports, blog posts, podcasts, and videos
- Review and edit content that rigorously follows conventions of written English and ensure consistency of voice/tone/style and alignment with firm style and risk/reputation guidelines, playing an advisory role with authors in discussion and development of changes
- Clearly communicate with internal and external teams and relevant McKinsey leadership in support of an increasing volume of editorial projects
- Lead projects/workstreams independently or with a designated team
- Stay up to date on business news and trends, as well as the firm’s research, to ensure communications are informed by current public discussion/research and aligned with the firm’s position
- Support entry-level and junior editors as part of their and your career development
- Engage in additional ad hoc editorial projects as well
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.