Editorial Director, Oliver Wyman Forum

About the role

The Oliver Wyman Forum, the independent think tank and convening arm of global management consultancy Oliver Wyman, is seeking an Editorial Director to lead, manage and help set the strategy of its thought leadership operation. The role suits a seasoned editorial leader and accomplished writer who can develop and place influential op-eds, shape major reports and articles and manage a high-performing editorial team. It is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the midtown NYC office, with no option to be fully remote.

Key responsibilities

• Define a strategic content agenda with stakeholders across Oliver Wyman and turn the Forum's strongest ideas into clear points of view for business, policy and media audiences.
• Write, edit and develop op-eds, essays, reports and articles for the Forum's channels and tier-one global publications, and pitch them with communications and media relations colleagues.
• Support content partnerships and contribute content to widen the distribution of Forum insights, analytics and interactive tools.
• Lead a team of writers and editors, manage the editorial calendar and pipeline, and create efficient editorial processes.
• Lead thoughtful AI adoption across the editorial function, including quality, verification, confidentiality and governance standards.
• Track editorial output and placement performance and work with research, marketing, design and other teams to package content.

Required profile

• Minimum of 10 years' experience (15+ preferred) as a journalist, editor, editorial leader or senior thought leadership professional.
• Significant experience writing, editing or placing articles, op-eds and bylined commentary in respected external publications.
• Experience working with CEOs, senior executives and public figures to develop publishable arguments in their voice.
• Master's degree in journalism, business, public policy or a related field preferred.
• Experience leading writers, editors or cross-functional editorial teams.

Required skills

• First-class writing and editing, with strong news instincts and the ability to craft persuasive narratives under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with designers, photographers and videographers.
• Enthusiasm for AI and experience using emerging tools to improve editorial quality and production.

What we offer

• Base salary range of $140,000 to $230,000, with possible performance-based incentives.
• Health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs.