Executive Editorial Lead

Responsibilities

• Own the executive editorial function for Plaid’s highest-impact voices (CEO, CTO, and Product Area Leads).
• Translate strategy and technical concepts into clear, compelling content across formats that lands with customers, partners, and the broader industry.
• Create credible thought leadership. Source real-world inputs (data, customer realities, trends, etc.), pressure-test claims, and publish POVs that are specific enough to build trust.
• Create and lead flagship editorial moments that define Plaid’s perspective on AI, risk, credit underwriting, payments, and financial innovation across long-form, short-form, and audio/video content.
• Stand up exec editorial system: Establish and drive content calendar, intake process from subject matter experts and execs, drafting/editing workflow, reviews, publishing cadence, and measurement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a journalist, executive speechwriter, or senior communications/content lead.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a portfolio of executive and thought leadership work.
• Experience writing for C-level executives and translating complex financial/technical topics into accessible narratives.
• Strong understanding of financial technology, payments, risk, and digital transformation.
• Experience partnering and managing stakeholders under time pressure (ability to incorporate feedback, push back, and still ship).
• Ability to balance journalistic rigor with brand strategy.