Deputy Manager - Editorial Content

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 5-10 Years

Work Mode: Hybrid (1 Week WFO / 3 Weeks WFH)

Shift Time: 10:00 AM - 6:45 PM IST

Notice Period: Immediate - 45 Days

Role Summary:

- This is a senior editorial leader responsible for the end-to-end execution of high-impact thought leadership and marketing content.

- This role bridges the gap between complex research and compelling storytelling, ensuring that every piece of content-from white papers to newsletters-drives revenue growth and strengthens global client relationships.

- You will serve as a strategic partner to the Global Thought Leadership Editor, overseeing the editorial pipeline and upholding the highest standards of the global style guide.

- This is a "player-coach" role that demands both exceptional individual writing/sub-editing skills and the ability to mentor a team of content writers to produce world-class B2B narratives.

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with the Global Thought Leadership Editor and Senior Content Editor to architect and deliver high-quality content strategies that enhance brand reputation and drive business value.

- Maintain and manage a sustainable pipeline of high-quality content materials to empower front-line sales and relationship teams in client engagement.

- Synthesize complex research, topic themes, and data insights into compelling, decision-oriented narratives for executive-level stakeholders.

- Champion and enforce global editorial standards, providing actionable feedback and stylistic guidance to subject matter experts and contributors.

- Coach and mentor a dedicated team of content writers, providing hands-on editorial guidance to elevate their technical writing and storytelling capabilities.

- Perform meticulous sub-editing on all outgoing content to ensure strict alignment with the global style guide and specific project briefs.

- Research, write, and deliver up-to-date content that reflects current market practices and helps solve critical business challenges.

- Partner with Global Marketing project leads to ensure all communication projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with overarching business objectives.

- Act as a lead communicator, simplifying complex ideas into engaging formats such as white papers, e-books, brochures, and digital newsletters.

- Facilitate and contribute to leadership sessions to drive cross-functional alignment and integrate external insights into the content development process.

- Proactively address internal stakeholder queries regarding content maintenance, brand voice, and editorial strategy.

Technical Requirements:

- 5-10 years of professional experience in editorial management, journalism, or corporate communications, preferably in a B2B or Thought Leadership environment.

- Mastery of professional editing and proofreading, with deep experience in sub-editing according to complex global style guides (AP, Chicago, or proprietary brand guides).

- Proven ability to translate technical research and data into high-conversion marketing assets (White papers, E-books, Thought Leadership articles).

- Strong project management skills, with experience managing editorial calendars and content pipelines using tools like Trello, Asana, or Monday.com.