Senior Editor – Public & Social Sector

McKinsey & Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Editor to join their Global Publishing team. This role involves developing and publishing impactful content across various platforms, including articles, reports, and podcasts. As a leader in editorial projects, you will inspire colleagues and drive innovative solutions while ensuring clarity and alignment with firm standards. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional growth, this position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued from day one. If you are passionate about editorial excellence and want to make a difference in the public and social sectors, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Mental Health Support

Continuous Learning Programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in editorial management and content development.
• Strong project coordination skills with a focus on timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish content across digital and print platforms.
• Manage editorial projects and ensure high-quality content delivery.

Skills

Editorial Management

Content Development

Project Coordination

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, or related field

Advanced Degree (e.g., Master's)

Job description

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Who You'll Work With

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is challenging work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture—doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you become a stronger leader faster. Your colleagues will invest deeply in your development, offering apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure to accelerate your growth.

When you join us, you will have:

1. Continuous learning: Our culture emphasizes growth through structured programs, feedback, and ownership of your development journey.
2. A voice that matters: Your ideas and contributions are valued from day one, driving innovative solutions and diverse perspectives.
3. Global community: Collaborate with colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 nationalities, fostering creativity and diverse insights.
4. World-class benefits: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you and your family.

Your Impact

You’ll be part of the Global Publishing team within the Reach & Engagement function, supporting authors to develop impactful editorial products for various audiences.

As a senior editor, you’ll develop and publish content across digital and print platforms, engaging and inspiring colleagues through your leadership and thought partnership. You will manage editorial projects, coordinate with publishing groups, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality content focused on the public and social sectors, including citizen experience, government productivity, economic development, and education.

You will shape content into articles, white papers, reports, blog posts, podcasts, and videos, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with firm standards. You’ll communicate effectively with internal and external teams, lead projects independently, and stay informed on relevant trends and research. You may also support entry-level editors and engage in additional projects.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and up to three business-related writing samples. Your cover letter should include a brief (~200 words) response to: What do you like about McKinsey.com content, and what areas could be improved and why?