The Role

Do you have experience of managing complex editorial projects, combined with a strong attention to detail? 

We are looking for a Senior Editor to join the Brand & Marketing team on a permanent basis. You will be a key member of the Content, Creative and Editorial team, and a key contributor to the development and execution of multiformat editorial content. 

Reporting into the Head of Creative, Content & Editorial (HCCE), this role is critical in driving and implementing outstanding editorial product that elevates our brand, encourages our audiences to interact with our thought-leadership and creates ‘must read’ moments with frequency.  

This role will suit you if you can interact and partner with faculty colleagues on their subject matter, with a high level of intellectual engagement, and collaborate well with other key stakeholders across the business.  

Main Responsibilities

• Set the standard for high-quality editorial and storytelling, ensuring the rigour of our brand values are upheld. 

• Through high-value editorial content, increase reach, engagement and subscriptions to Think at London Business School across paid, owned and earned channels in line with audience and brand objectives.  

• Develop and lead other compelling editorial content for the School across all live and digital channels – telling stories of learning experiences and business impact.  

• Lead on or support content campaigns – School-wide efforts to create a suite of online content that translates into a powerful narrative around carefully chosen themes. 

• Collaborate on ideation, content planning and scheduling alongside content managers, marketing managers, social media and content operations  

• Brief and manage a portfolio of freelance writers and other suppliers, across a range of specialisms, to deliver high quality, on-brand editorial content.   

Who we are looking for

• Strategic experience in managing complex content marketing projects and experience of producing compelling thought leadership content and other editorial features.  

• Excellent communications skills, with the ability to negotiate, collaborate and influence.   

• Experience of managing multiple senior internal and external stakeholders at all levels.   

• Experience of leading a portfolio of projects, campaigns or initiatives.   

• Thorough and up-to-date understanding of the competitive education and thought leadership landscape, not limited to the higher education sector but also extending to key commercial thought leadership creators for professional audiences.  

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location. 

What you can expect from us

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location. 

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension package, 21.4% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging 

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard. 

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

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