Editorial Director - Financial Writer

Mizuho • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mizuho Americas, a leading corporate and investment bank in the US, is experiencing tremendous growth. Our Corporate Communications & Marketing division is looking for an Editorial Director/Financial Writer to join the Corporate Communications team. We're a team of passionate doers who are proactive and committed to collaborating with our colleagues to further position Mizuho as a top 10 corporate and investment bank in the Americas. We are looking for a seasoned financial markets writer and former industry journalist with a passion for storytelling, simplifying complex topics, and creating engaging content. As part of the Corporate Communications team, you will be responsible for the editorial strategy and content development for our owned channels producing stories that promote the firm’s capabilities, thought leadership and value proposition. Our ideal candidate will have exceptionally strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into accessible, differentiated content. Experience in covering financial industry news and markets-based reporting as well as data-informed editorial planning is required in order to develop compelling long-form thought leadership pieces. Candidates must have an in-depth understanding of US financial markets, including investment banking, equities, and fixed income, extensive knowledge of best practices in journalism and finance communications, and the ability to cultivate strong working relationships with senior leaders in collaboration with communications and marketing colleagues.

Requirements

• 10+ years of industry experience in journalism and financial communications.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Exceptional reporting and writing skills with a proven ability to develop engaging editorial content on financial markets and corporate news.
• Energetic and creative thinker that can manage projects and deliverables independently with high attention to detail and content accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work across multiple projects simultaneously; exceptional time-management and organizational skills.
• Collegial, dedicated team player with experience working cross-functionally in large, complex organizations and partnering with stakeholders to deliver strategic value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, writing, editing, and curation of high-quality editorial content, including trend pieces, thought leadership articles, corporate news, and internal stories.
• Partner with communications colleagues to deliver engaging and informative editorial components across a variety of industry topics
• Source ideas and insights from senior leadership and internal stakeholders to create compelling and informative content that showcases news and insights from across Mizuho's businesses and corporate functions.
• Create timely editorial content relevant to target audiences by connecting to financial news cycle and industry trends and themes
• Manage editorial calendar ensuring efficient development and delivery of content, review all content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to editorial guidelines as well as oversee the end-to-end compliance process for all content
• Monitor and analyze content performance metrics to drive improvements and inform future content strategies, ensuring content is optimized for SEO and adheres to best practices for digital publishing
• Work closely with colleagues in Corporate Communications & Marketing to ensure content is promoted across social media channels and digital platforms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director