Senior Copy Editor & Narrative Architect

McKinsey & Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Phoenix is seeking a creative copywriter to own client-facing communications from end to end. You will work with designers and consultants to produce sharp, persuasive messaging for proposals, client engagements, and events.

You will craft from scratch or refine drafts, tailoring structure and tone to diverse audiences, mediums, and purposes, while upholding editorial standards and mentoring peers.

Qualifications

• University degree in a communications-related field (e.g., Journalism, English, Marketing).
• Senior-level experience as a copywriter in a design agency or corporate communications setting.
• Experience leading projects; strong trajectory in creative specialization.
• Strong understanding of communications and design strategies; excellent writing and editorial judgment.

Responsibilities

• Own the quality and impact of client-facing communications from end to end.
• Co-create assets for proposals, client engagements, and internal/external events.
• Shape the narrative, sharpen the message, and tailor tone to audience, medium, and purpose.
• Help set the editorial standard and mentor colleagues in growing their craft.
• Write from scratch or rework drafts to make them clear, concise, and compelling.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Content strategy

Stakeholder management

Editorial judgment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Tools

AI tools

Job description

McKinsey & Company in Phoenix is seeking a creative copywriter to own client-facing communications from end to end. You will work with designers and consultants to produce sharp, persuasive messaging for proposals, client engagements, and events.

You will craft from scratch or refine drafts, tailoring structure and tone to diverse audiences, mediums, and purposes, while upholding editorial standards and mentoring peers.