Manager, Editor, Government and Public Services (GPS)

About the role

The Senior Editor for Deloitte Insights will lead the development and execution of high-quality research and insights projects for government and public services. Reporting to the DI Editor in Chief in the United States, this role will work closely with Deloitte business leaders, internal and external thought leaders, government and public services research professionals, and publishing and marketing colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Leverage subject matter expertise and business understanding to strategize, develop, and execute research and insights stories on prioritized topics.
• Evaluate insights projects for novelty and alignment with target audiences' informational needs and Deloitte's expertise and business priorities.
• Serve as a storytelling strategist, advising on content types and multimedia storytelling methods.
• Edit copy for factual accuracy, grammar, punctuation, readability, flow, and style, and apply SEO and GEO best practices.
• Leverage generative AI tools as a supplement to enhance efficiency while maintaining thorough human design and development.
• Coach content creators on language usage, writing style, storytelling effectiveness, and Deloitte Insights' production processes.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in writing, editing, and copyediting content in American English (business journalism experience preferred).
• Bachelor's degree (preferably in English, literature, journalism, communications, or similar).
• Exceptional editing and copyediting skills, and mastery of US English grammar, conversational phrasing, and Associated Press style.
• Outstanding writing and oral communication skills; proven ability to translate complex concepts into easily digestible terms.
• Exceptional attention to detail, laser focus on quality, and demonstrated ability to clarify a story's main message.
• Journalist's instinct for fact-checking and critical thinking; ability to read research with healthy skepticism, ask probing questions about data and methodology, spot logical gaps or overstatements, and ensure precision in language around statistics and research findings.
• Outside-in orientation, considering all content projects from the perspective of the target audience and their needs/interests.
• Versatile editing and writing skills, from writing engaging headlines and short-form web copy to developmentally editing long-form research reports on complex topics.
• Experience working for a business news publication or in a publishing house.
• Experience with corporate thought leadership and global, cross-industry content.
• Experience working remotely with a global team.

Qualifications

• Experience with creating multimedia content.
• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, including the confidence to interact with and influence personnel at all levels, as well as listening skills, responsiveness, flexibility, initiative, decision-making, conflict resolution, and tact.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, content management systems, and workflow and collaboration tools such as Workfront, Microsoft Teams, etc.; knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with quick turnaround times simultaneously.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.