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The Economist

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Creative Arts & Fashion
    Media & Journalism
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, strong writing/editing skills, project management experience, client-facing abilities, creativity, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • You will collaborate with clients to create content programs, manage projects, optimize performance, select partners, ensure quality execution, and deliver exceptional client service.

Requirements

  • * 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
  • * Willingness to explore using AI
  • * 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

FAQs

What role will the Editor, Branded Content play at The Economist Group?

The Editor, Branded Content will play a central role in growing the branded content portfolio, collaborating with clients, the sales team, and the creative strategy team to conceptualize, pitch, execute, optimize, and evaluate bespoke content programs.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in journalism, economics, English, marketing, or communications. An advanced degree is preferred.

Is prior experience in editorial/content necessary for this role?

Yes, relevant work experience in editorial or content is required.

What specific skills are important for this role?

Strong writing and editing skills, outstanding client presence, exceptional project management skills, and great presentation and communication skills are crucial.

Will I be working with clients directly?

Yes, the role involves collaborating with clients to understand their objectives and ensuring their satisfaction throughout the project.

What is the hybrid working model mentioned in the job description?

The majority of the roles require 3 or more days of office attendance, with flexible remote work options available.

Are there any preferences regarding experience with technology or social media?

Yes, a willingness to explore using AI and an understanding of social media and promotion strategies for content pieces are both beneficial.

What project management skills are required for this position?

The role requires the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, ensuring that deadlines are met and client expectations are managed effectively.

What benefits are offered to employees in this position?

Employees receive a competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, 24/7 access to counseling resources, a Work From Anywhere program, generous leave policies, and free access to The Economist content.

Is experience managing outside contributors and vendors relevant for this role?

Yes, experience in managing outside contributors and vendors is considered a plus.

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