Senior Business Editor

About Everest Group Everest Group is a research firm dedicated to assisting business leaders in confidently navigating today's market challenges, enhancing operational and financial performance, and creating transformative experiences. With a focus on technology, business processes, and engineering, our expertise lies in talent, sustainability, and sourcing. We provide precise and action-oriented guidance to empower our clients. To learn more, please visit www.everestgrp.com. This role primarily involves working on research deliverables while also encompassing the editing of various other content types such as internal communications, graphical content, and multimedia materials. The ideal candidate for the position of Senior Business Editor is a seasoned professional with a profound understanding of business language, content structure, and editorial quality. Beyond basic editing tasks, this role requires elevating the clarity, impact, and consistency of Everest Group's written content significantly. As a Senior Business Editor, you must exhibit a strong grasp of audience needs and editorial excellence, guiding team members, authors, and stakeholders to enhance storytelling and uphold the house style. This role demands both exceptional executional skills and mentorship abilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent editorial judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to collaborate effectively across departments, making meaningful contributions to team development and editorial reputation. Proficiency in utilizing digital tools, including AI-powered assistants like ChatGPT, is essential for success in this role. Key responsibilities include: - Editing text for clarity, conciseness, readability, logic, and adherence to Everest Group's written style guidelines. - Enhancing the quality of written outputs through rewriting or restructuring content to improve reader engagement and alignment with audience needs. - Providing actionable feedback to authors to enhance the overall writing quality. - Reviewing exhibits and graphics to ensure clarity, alignment with house style, and editorial consistency. - Serving as an expert resource on house style, branding, and editorial standards for stakeholders. - Mentoring and guiding team members and new editors on editorial best practices, house style, and communication strategies. - Conducting training sessions for the broader firm on writing, editing, and communication effectiveness. - Engaging proactively with stakeholders to understand content objectives and influence editorial strategy. - Collaborating with authors, analysts, the visual design team, and support teams to ensure high-quality deliverables. - Contributing to process improvements that enhance the efficiency and quality of editorial workflows. - Taking ownership of multiple projects and delivering superior results under high editorial standards and tight deadlines. - Leveraging digital tools, including AI-enabled platforms, to improve editorial efficiency and output quality. Skills required for this role: - Mastery of US English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation. - Strong understanding of content- and audience-centric editing. - Proficiency in applying and coaching others on house style, with a deep knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style. - Ability to coach individuals on effective communication, especially those less comfortable with writing. - Capability to independently manage complex editorial challenges and problem-solve with minimal oversight. - Clear and confident communication skills, including the ability to provide articulate editorial feedback and influence stakeholders. - Demonstrated success in independently managing multiple complex projects, with strong time management and prioritization skills. - Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. - Thriving in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities. - Good familiarity with digital tools, including AI-enabled writing support such as ChatGPT. Education and experience requirements: - 10+ years of business editing or copy editing experience. - Previous experience in editing for research, consulting, or global professional services firms is preferred. - Postgraduate degree in any discipline from a reputed institution. Everest Group values data protection and compliance with regulations such as GDPR and CCPA/CPRA. By submitting an application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the privacy terms outlined in our Privacy Notice available at www.everestgrp.com/privacy-notice-for-applicants-employees-and-contractors/. To exercise your data subject rights under GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, you can fill in our form or email privacy@everestgrp.com. Everest Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees, including those with disabilities. We uphold a discrimination-free and respectful environment for all individuals.,