Specialist - Publishing Operations

McKinsey; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 119,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey is seeking a publishing professional to manage end-to-end production for a diverse McKinsey.com content pipeline. You will coordinate with editors, designers, and web producers to publish articles, reports, and multimedia across multiple platforms, ensuring high-quality, timely outputs.

You will work within the Winning with Technology group, contributing to a robust multichannel strategy and leveraging AI-enabled tools while upholding McKinsey's standards of ethics and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of related professional experience.
• Strong understanding of global business trends and industries.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with content management systems (AirTable).
• Familiarity with AI tools and platforms (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot).
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong copyediting and proofreading experience for English-language publications or professional services.
• Excellent attention to detail with high-volume work management.
• Ability to engage with staff across locations and achieve consensus to move projects forward.
• Ability to work independently in a low-structure environment.
• Outstanding critical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end production and management of a large, heterogeneous content pipeline for McKinsey.com.
• Develop and execute creative communication plans to build awareness of McKinsey's capabilities and assets.
• Protect the firm's reputation and bring campaigns to life across the WWT group globally.
• Manage publishing priorities, deadlines, and resource allocation to minimize bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with McKinsey authors, editors, designers, and web producers to publish insights across multiple platforms.
• Support multichannel strategy and ensure timely, high-quality outputs.

Skills

Editing workflows

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Copyediting

AI tools familiarity

Microsoft Office

Content management systems

English publication experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Content Management Systems (AirTable)

AirTable

Job description

Locations

• Atlanta
• Boston
• Chicago
• New York City
• Toronto
• Washington DC

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You've come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You will oversee end-to-end production and management of a large, heterogenous pipeline of content published on McKinsey.com by the practices that make up our Winning with Technology (WWT) marketing communications group.

Through development, support, and execution of creative communication plans and tactics, you will build awareness of McKinsey's capabilities, knowledge, and assets. You will help protect the firm's reputation, punctuate its expertise, and contribute to bringing campaigns to life across the WWT group globally. Due to the rapid evolution of AI, agentic AI, and adjacent technologies, which our McKinsey partners and experts in WWT publish on regularly, this role is integral for ensuring time-sensitive and high-quality outputs within several distinct areas.

You will manage publishing priorities, setting and delivering on deadlines, monitoring daily progress, anticipating potential issues, and reallocating resources quickly and proactively to minimize bottlenecks and optimize time to publication. Your keen ability to sense urgency, prioritize tasks, and bring organization to all you do will be a valuable skill set in the team's effort to build awareness of McKinsey's distinctive knowledge and strengthen our multichannel strategy for our tech and AI content.

You'll be part of McKinsey Global Publishing (MGP), McKinsey's largest publishing group, and work with a ~100-person team of editors and production staff. MGP works with McKinsey authors to develop and publish distinctive content across an expanding array of print and digital platforms, including McKinsey.com and the McKinsey Insights app. MGP includes experienced editors, copy editors, designers, multimedia producers, and web producers that help McKinsey colleagues create and publish their insights in the form of articles, reports, videos, podcasts, blogs, interactives, email newsletters, and more.

You will collaborate closely with WWT, which is made up of communications and publishing professionals focused on developing compelling content and external and internal campaigns for QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey; McKinsey Technology; and Growth, Marketing & Sales. These practices have some of the most robust editorial pipelines in the firm.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial intelligence systems (AI) may be used to assist recruiters in the screening and/or assessment of candidates for this role. AI is neither the sole determinative factor at any stage of the application process nor the decision-maker. All AI-generated assessments are reviewed by a McKinsey recruiter before any decision is made regarding a candidate's candidacy.

YOUR GROWTH

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's/university degree or equivalent required
• 5+ years of related professional experience
• A good understanding of global business trends and knowledge of one or more industries
• Mastery of Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with content management systems (eg, Air Table)
• Familiarity with AI tools and platforms (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot)
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, administer complex processes, meet deadlines, and liaise with internal and vendor editors and designers
• Strong experience in copyediting and proofreading, preferably for an English-language publication or a professional-services firm
• Excellent attention to detail while managing high volume of work
• Ability to engage with staff-across all tenures, in geographically dispersed locations-confidently and tactfully; skilled at achieving consensus to move projects forward
• Ability to work independently in a low-structure environment
• Outstanding critical reasoning and problem-solving skills, including ability to disaggregate issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions

Additional Requirements

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.

Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

Capabilities

• Operations

In accordance with Ontario law, this job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial intelligence systems (AI) may be used to assist recruiters in the screening and/or assessment of candidates for this role. AI is neither the sole determinative factor at any stage of the application process nor the decision-maker. All AI-generated assessments are reviewed by a McKinsey recruiter before any decision is made regarding a candidate's candidacy.

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Certain US and Canadian jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. To help you understand what you can expect, the salary range for new joiners in this role in Canada and/or the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, is $118,900 - $176,800 in USD and $125,600 - $157,000 in CAD gross per year. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest salary for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it’s important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.

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