Editorial Manager

TotalEnergies; Levallois-Perret; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saft, part of TotalEnergies, is seeking an Editorial Manager to lead corporate content and develop Saft’s editorial strategy. You will manage a two-person team and translate complex topics into engaging content for internal and external audiences in English and French.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across channels, while driving innovative formats and employee engagement across sites and divisions.

Qualifications

• 10 years of editorial or corporate communications experience, ideally international.
• Excellent English writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience supporting the U.S. market or U.S.-based audiences is highly valued.
• Degree in communications, journalism, political science, humanities or a related field.
• Strong digital awareness and understanding of editorial formats.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging content.
• Strong organizational skills, autonomy and curiosity; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with various stakeholders across countries and levels.
• Previous management experience and ability to develop a small team while remaining hands-on with content.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop Saft’s corporate editorial strategy and guidelines.
• Build and manage the editorial calendar with Communications teams and Divisions.
• Identify stories showcasing Saft’s businesses, projects, people, innovations and commitments.
• Turn complex topics into clear, accessible stories.
• Ensure consistency in tone, messaging and quality across all content and channels.
• Write and edit content in English and French for internal and external audiences.
• Gather information from experts through interviews and research.
• Develop new editorial formats to tell Saft’s stories more directly and humanly.
• Manage a team of two; set priorities and support professional development.
• Oversee editorial, visual and audiovisual content production from brief to publication.
• Brief and coordinate external agencies and content providers when required.
• Collaborate with Press, Social Media and Events & MarCom teams for consistency across activities.
• Engage employees via internal channels like MySaft; build connections with sites and divisions.

Skills

Excellent English

Editing

Proofreading

Content creation

Multichannel comms

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree in communications or journalism

Tools

Video editing basics

Job description

Country France City LEVALLOIS PERRET

Area 92 - Hauts-de-Seine

Workplace location LEVALLOIS PERRET-QUAI C PASQUA(FRA)

Employer company SAFT SAS

Domain Communication Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 10 years

Context & Environment

Wo are we?

Saft is a leading specialist in high-technology batteries for industry, covering the entire value chain from design and development to production, from customization to service delivery. For nearly 100 years, Saft has been supplying its customers with batteries offering ever-longer service life, providing backup power and propulsion for critical applications.

Our innovative, safe and reliable technology delivers high performance in space, at sea, in the air and on land. Saft powers industry and smart cities, while ensuring backup functions in extreme environments, from the Arctic Circle to the Sahara Desert.

Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global multi-energy company that produces and supplies energy worldwide: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity.

As part of the evolution of its Communications organization, Saft is looking for an Editorial Manager to lead and develop the Group’s corporate content.

As part of the Corporate Communications team, you will be responsible for driving Saft’s editorial strategy and bringing our news, projects, innovations and commitments to life through clear, engaging content tailored to both internal and external audiences.

You will also manage a team of two, contributing to the production of editorial and audiovisual content.

Working closely with the business functions and Divisions, you will identify relevant stories, develop strong editorial angles and ensure that our content consistently reflects Saft’s identity and strategic priorities.

Activities

Drive the editorial strategy

• Define and develop Saft’s corporate editorial strategy and guidelines.
• Build and manage the editorial calendar, in coordination with Communications teams and Divisions.
• Proactively identify stories that showcase Saft’s businesses, projects, people, innovations and commitments.
• Turn complex and sometimes highly technical topics into clear, accessible and engaging stories.
• Ensure consistency in messaging, tone of voice and editorial quality across all content and channels.

Create and oversee content

• Develop, write and edit content in English and French, including internal and external news, articles, interviews, profiles, features, brochures, presentations and corporate materials.
• Gather information from experts, teams, sites and Divisions through interviews, briefings and research.
• Identify the right editorial angle and adapt content to different audiences and channels.
• Develop new editorial formats to tell Saft’s stories in a more direct, human and engaging way.
• Manage and support a team of two, set priorities and encourage autonomy and professional development.
• Oversee editorial, visual and audiovisual content production, from initial brief through to publication.
• Brief and coordinate external agencies and content providers when required.
• Work closely with Press & Social Media and Events & MarCom teams to ensure consistency across communications activities.

Engage employees through internal communications

• Manage the editorial content of Saft’s internal communication channels, particularly MySaft.
• Build strong connections with sites, Divisions and business functions to ensure a regular flow of relevant stories and information.
• Develop formats that give greater visibility to our people, projects and local initiatives.
• Help strengthen information sharing and employee engagement across the organization.

Candidate Profile

• Excellent English proficiency (native or equivalent), with outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Deep understanding of U.S. audiences, including cultural, business and communication norms, with the ability to create content that resonates effectively with U.S. stakeholders.
• Significant professional experience supporting the U.S. market or working with U.S.-based audiences would be highly valued.
• 10 years of experience in editorial, corporate communications or content-related roles, ideally in an international environment.
• Degree in communications, journalism, political science, humanities or a related field.
• Previous management experience, with the ability to support and develop a small team while remaining actively involved in content creation.
• Ability to quickly understand complex or technical topics and translate them into clear, engaging content.
• Strong digital awareness and understanding of a range of editorial and content formats.
• Strong interest in visual, video and multimedia content. Basic video editing skills would be a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills, autonomy and curiosity, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with varied stakeholders, from technical experts to senior executives.
• Ability to thrive in an international and multicultural environment and collaborate across countries, functions and levels of the organization.

Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent matters. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver concrete solutions to today's energy challenges.

Throughout your career, you will benefit from a wide variety of assignments and tailored learning opportunities. You will fully develop your potential in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Join committed and collaborative teams where success is built together.

We place respect and employee well-being at the heart of our performance. That is why TotalEnergies values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all.