Editor, Branded Content

Back to jobs Editor, Branded Content London - Commercial Apply 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. The Economist Group’s global content marketing agency, EI Studios, creates thought-provoking content programs for multinational Fortune 500 companies, foundations, luxury brands and other organizations worldwide that are seeking to establish, deepen, or redefine their relationships with their target audiences. This content ranges from reported articles to multimedia and interactive pieces like videos, infographics, digital slideshows, and multimedia digital experiences. Depending on the client’s objectives and the nature of the research, these content assets may be stand-alone deliverables or be part of a larger integrated program including events, media (advertising), and online content hubs. Currently, we are seeking an Editor, Branded Content who will play a central role in helping to grow our branded content portfolio and ensure project delivery in the UK. In this role you will be at the centre of a programme 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 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. 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