Senior Editorial project manager

WordAppeal; Paris; Hybride; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading editorial agency in Paris is seeking an experienced Editorial Project Manager to oversee complex projects in both French and English. The role involves managing the full editorial workflow, coordinating contributions, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Candidates should have 5 to 7 years of experience and be highly organized. This mission will begin in October 2025, transitioning from remote work to full-time on-site in January 2026.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7+ years of experience in editorial project management.
• Strong writing and editing background in French and English.
• Ability to manage complex international projects.

Responsabilités

• Oversee editorial workflow from planning to delivery.
• Coordinate contributions from multiple stakeholders.
• Ensure clarity and accuracy in content.

Connaissances

Editorial project management

Content strategy

Bilingual (French/English)

Communication skills

Technical accuracy

Description du poste

ABOUT WORDAPPEAL

Founded in 2000 in London and Paris by two former journalists from The Economist, Pelham Media brings communication to life – and keeps it alive – for top-tier businesses, NGOs and institutions, combining expert insights from its agencies WordAppeal (editorial & digital), L’Éclaireur (design), Alto International (language services) and KCO (events).

True to its roots, Pelham Media joined forces with Les Echos–Le Parisien (LVMH group) in 2016.

Pelham Media generated €15 million in revenue in 2024.

We have been creating show-stopping content, tapping into the alchemy between words, images and events, for over 25 years.

Because we are thorough and exacting, our texts are accurate and substantiated.

Because we are inquisitive and imaginative, our productions rise above the noise and pack a punch.

Because we are daring and determined, our events foster engagement and giving spirit.

WordAppeal is Pelham Media’s editorial agency. Our teams (from 6 countries) work side by side with communications, CSR, marketing and business departments at Ardian, BNP Paribas, Capgemini, Carrefour, Clarins, Edenred, FDJ United, LVMH, Printemps, Salesforce, Thales, TotalEnergies, Valeo and many other customers.

JOB SPECIFICATION

We are seeking an experienced Editorial project manager to lead the production of a high-impact deliverable in both French and English, within a complex and highly technical environment.

Mission & responsibilities :

• Oversee the full editorial workflow from content planning (table of contents / “chemin de fer”) to final delivery.
• Source, coordinate, and consolidate contributions from multiple stakeholders worldwide.
• Draft, edit, and proofread content in French and English, ensuring clarity, consistency, and technical accuracy.
• Manage revision cycles, track changes, and oversee validation processes with numerous contributors.
• Ensure timelines and quality standards are respected in a complex, multi-stakeholder setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• 5 to 7+ years of experience in editorial project management, ideally in the tech or B2B sector.
• Strong background in content strategy, writing, and editing (FR & EN).
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex international projects with diverse contributors.
• Comfortable with subjects such as AI, cybersecurity, data, and emerging technologies.
• Bilingual (French / English) with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, rigorous, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

START DATE

• Mission from October 2025 through mid-April 2026.
• October-December : 2 to 3 days per week, remote.
• January-early April : full time, on site in Paris.