Editorial Senior Manager - Practice Areas in London

Who We AreBoston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.What You'll DoAs a member of BCG’s Content Studio, the Editorial Senior Manager—Practice Areas (PAs) will help execute the content programs of a portfolio of practice areas, developing and publishing high-quality thought leadership and commercially oriented content on topics that are top of mind for business leaders and the media.Reporting to an Editorial Director who oversees content-pipeline strategy, the Editorial Senior Manager will take a hands-on role with content projects: assessing content submissions from PAs, setting projects up for successful collaboration, working with writers and editors, helping keep projects on track for publication, resolving editorial and process issues, and editing content. Strong editorial skills across written, visual, and multimedia formats are fundamental. The Editorial Senior Manager will provide feedback on outlines and drafts, help ensure content meets BCG’s quality standards, and guide projects through an efficient editorial process. We’re looking for an editor who combines exceptional developmental and line-editing skills with strong editorial judgment. The Editorial Senior Manager must also demonstrate expertise in using AI tools thoughtfully to improve both content and workflows. Communication and teaming skills are critical. The Editorial Senior Manager will build relationships within the Content Studio, across PA Marketing teams, and the wider Marketing & Communications function, with our freelance writing and editing pool, and among senior stakeholders of the firm, becoming a go-to person for content-development and execution guidance. This role demands creative problem solving, strategic thinking, outstanding communication skills, superb editorial judgment, and a data-driven mindset.We are hiring three Editorial Senior Managers, each supporting a distinct portfolio of practice areas. A generalist will be able to excel in this role; however, some knowledge of the following topics would be beneficial: Finance, including private equity and principal investingTechnology, in particular AIGeopolitics and the public sectorPeople and organization/workforce transformation YOU’RE GOOD ATApplying sound editorial judgment when line editing and copy editing complex, expert-driven content to strengthen its structure, argument, storytelling, and impactAssessing outlines and drafts, and establishing an efficient plan for freelance writers and editors to turn them into publishable productsCoordinating with stakeholders to meet deadlines and interim milestonesUsing AI tools, with judgment, in innovative ways in all aspects of content developmentBuilding relationships with stakeholders across functions and at all levelsCommunicating clearly, respectfully, and effectively, with a focus on informing and influencing decisions that affect content strategy, development, and executionUnderstanding how content is amplified and distributed across channels, and using those insights to inform editorial decisions and future projectsBalancing competing priorities, taking initiative, and contributing to broader Content Studio and firmwide projectsWhat You'll BringMinimum 5 years of work experience as an editor or in another editorial role, preferably with a global-professional-services or journalism backgroundIntegrated marketing experience, with a focus on thought leadership campaignsBachelor’s degree in a related field with demonstrated high academic achievementWho You'll Work WithAn Editorial Director (your line manager)Practice Area marketersContent Studio colleagues and leadershipBCG thought leadersColleagues throughout the Marketing & Communications function (content operations specialists, data visualization experts, the Web team, and more)BCG’s freelance writers and editorsAdditional infoAt BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person collaboration plays an important role in our culture, mentorship, and professional development.For this role, you will generally be expected to work from a BCG office or in person with clients on a regular basis (typically around 50% of working time), depending on business needs and in line with local policies and practices.We aim to provide a dynamic and collaborative environment that fosters connection and teamwork.Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.Job SummaryJob number: 60341Profession: Marketing and Communications