Executive Editor, Content Strategy & Insights

Deloitte France

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 144,000 - 296,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Deloitte Insights in the United States is seeking an Executive Editor to lead content development, quality, and value across Deloitte’s publishing imprint. The role partners with the global editor in chief to shape thought leadership and ensure clear, rigorous storytelling for business audiences.

You will coach editors, work with subject matter experts, drive editorial standards, and steer multi-format programs including web copy, research reports, videos, and dashboards to deliver high-impact

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of experience in business journalism editing or business insights/thought leadership editing within an organization/association
Bachelor's degree (preferably in English literature, journalism, communications, or similar)
Exceptional editing skills, a mastery of both conversational phrasing and AP style, and the ability to explain/"sell" edits to authors in a collegial way
Excellent writing and oral communication skills; proven ability to translate complex concepts into easily digestible terms; proven ability to communicate sophisticated insights to expert professional audiences of executives
Excellent attention to detail, laser focus on quality, and ability to consider the big picture
Outside‑in orientation, considering all content projects from the perspective of the target audience and their needs/interests
Versatile writing, editing, and storytelling skills, from writing engaging short‑form web copy and video scripts to developmentally editing long‑form research reports on complex topics
Extensive team leadership experience and excellent performance management skills
Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, including the confidence to interact with and influence personnel at all levels, as well as listening skills, responsiveness, flexibility, initiative, decision‑making, conflict resolution, and tact
Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, explaining editorial recommendations clearly, persuasively, and diplomatically to authors, editors, business leaders, and senior executives
Experience creating multimedia content, including contributing storytelling guidance and quality oversight to video post‑production projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, content management systems, and workflow and collaboration tools such as Workfront, Microsoft Teams, etc.; knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Project management and leadership experience: Ability to manage multiple projects with quick turnaround times simultaneously
Ability to work independently, as well as with a larger, multifunctional team
Ability to travel 0‑15%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Responsibilities

Owning content quality: Setting and managing quality standards for Deloitte's top-tier research and insights to ensure the insights' accuracy, clarity, appeal, and perceived value for target audiences
Training, overseeing, and performance-managing editors on the implementation of those quality standards across all publishing projects; serving as the second set of eyes on Deloitte Insights content by working closely with editors, authors, and subject matter experts to ensure that thought leadership content meets Deloitte Insights' quality criteria
Acting as a champion for the audience and a storytelling strategist to ensure that each content project is clear and compelling
Leading and developing editorial talent: Leading the continued development, training, and management of Deloitte Insights' copyediting function focused on ensuring research and insights projects' accuracy via fact-checking; data accuracy; precision of phrasing; sourcing and substantiation; copy optimization; terminology accuracy, consistency, and appropriateness; and grammar, punctuation, copy cleanliness, and AP style
Managing editorial team members in collaboration with the editor in chief and the managing editor; guiding editors on how best to collaborate with authors as trusted advisors
Leading continuous process improvement for editorial systems and workflows to improve team collaboration and the quality and efficiency of the work, including identifying and testing new ways of working, and determining appropriate ways to integrate new tech/AI solutions for efficiency and quality assurance
Championing responsible AI use: Promoting and modeling responsible use of AI, ensuring that humans lead original thought creation, analysis, writing, editing, fact‑checking, and final publication decisions in line with firm policies
Advising authors and stakeholders: Coaching Deloitte content creators on language usage, writing style, and storytelling effectiveness
Leading special publishing programs and projects, such as the editorial agenda and quality standards for the Deloitte Insights video program
Staying up to speed on storytelling trends, audience engagement best practices, and multichannel publishing innovations to help Deloitte Insights continuously improve