Senior Editor

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson operates under WPP (NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.  

We are looking for a dedicated Editor with up to 15 years' experience across financial communication / content. The ideal candidate will possess experience in policy making style and central banks communication. Capable of supporting our Corporate & Financial Advisory practice all content development including leadership profiling. 

Typical responsibilities include:

• Origination of content in English language based on a brief or draft
• Input to team and client counsel on localisation of collateral
• Strategic thinking and provides advisory/ execution on communications initiatives and opportunities.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Consulting

• Works on a range of origination and localisation activities, including:
• Originating English copy based on a supplied brief
• Review and editing of existing or translated materials provided in English language
• Creative input to content briefs, ideas and suggestions
• Support team with advice on localisation of collateral for the media and market

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Exemplify the company’s ethics, vision and values in daily work
• Build on your emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Independently, assume a greater level of responsibility and accountability for client relationships
• Create and drive initiatives to strengthen skills and culture of practice area/office through training and/or office responsibilities
• Take a lead role on strategic consultancy services such as media training, messaging, strategy development, flight school and crisis preparation/handling

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written English language skills
• Background in Journalism with a focus on Financial Communications, Investor Relations, M&A and so on
• University degree
• 15 years’ + experience
• A passion for communications

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For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.  

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