Senior Editor and Content Strategist (US Ethics Office)
About The Position
The Senior Editor and Content Strategist manages the planning, execution, and effectiveness of external communications for Deloitte’s US Ethics Office. The role shapes data, insights, and analysis on ethical leadership and leading culture practices for executive audiences, and helps strengthen the Ethics Office’s external eminence and Deloitte’s ethics culture. The position develops communications strategy; conducts and coordinates research; drafts and directs thought leadership and other content; and determines effective storytelling approaches and channels. It works with Ethics Office leaders, subject-matter experts, research professionals, writing contractors, internal and external stakeholders, and membership organizations. The role also oversees publication reviews, metrics, AI opportunities, and team development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications, English, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in writing, editing, or marketing, with a proven track record creating strategies and fact-based content to intrigue and educate audiences.
- Experience using AI.
- Prior experience working on a virtual team.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work.
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to mentor others and provide clear guidance.
Nice To Haves
- Business journalism and/or data-driven journalism experience.
- Versatile communication skills, including writing engaging short-form web copy and developmental editing of complex, long-form research reports.
- Experience creating multimedia content.
- Exceptional writing fluency and knowledge of US English grammar, conversational phrasing, and AP style, with the ability to explain edits to authors.
- Strong interest in business news and trends, particularly organizational culture and AI.
- Experience in publishing or media.
- Experience producing video or podcasts.
- Experience with corporate research and thought leadership.
- Experience in social media influencing.
Responsibilities
- Draft and implement the Ethics Office external communications and eminence strategy.
- Conduct journalistic research, including interviews and desk research, and coordinate with research providers on appropriate research methodologies.
- Draft content based on research and analysis in collaboration with Ethics Office leaders and others.
- Develop storytelling approaches that increase audience engagement and ensure content is clear, compelling, accurate, differentiated, and aligned with intended objectives.
- Source, engage, and manage writing contractors, and edit their work.
- Lead and coordinate internal and external stakeholder engagement on timely and future-focused ethical leadership topics and initiatives.
- Collaborate with subject-matter resources to determine research, content, and channel strategies for projects.
- Manage initiatives to elevate the firm’s ethics culture and commitment to integrity and quality.
- Obtain required reviews for publications and deliverables.
- Identify opportunities to incorporate AI across Ethics Office eminence initiatives.
- Establish and review metrics to assess the effectiveness of the external communications and eminence strategy.
- Supervise and manage performance, and mentor the career development of team members.
- Model the highest level of ethics and integrity.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules and relevant factors.
- A broad range of employee benefits.
- Opportunities for on-the-job learning, formal development programs, leadership opportunities, mentorship, and continued professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
