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Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

As a copy editor, you will join McKinsey Global Publishing (MGP), a ~100-person team of content editors, production staff, and digital-media experts.

MGP works with McKinsey authors to develop and publish distinctive content across an expanding array of print, digital, audio, and video platforms, including McKinsey.com and the McKinsey Insights app. Our end products include feature articles, white papers, blog posts, business-leader interviews, podcasts and videos, newsletters, the McKinsey Quarterly, and the “McKinsey on…” series of publications (e.g., McKinsey on Finance). These thought-leadership publications are read by a global audience of decision-makers at leading companies and organizations.

You’ll work in our Atlanta, Tampa, Poznan, Lisbon, or San Jose office as part of McKinsey Global Publishing.

As an MGP copy editor, the bulk of your time will be spent working closely with MGP editors and production staff to produce articles and publications on business topics, often on a specific industry sector (e.g., banking, high tech, energy) or function (e.g., strategy, marketing, operations). Articles will vary in length, format, assets, and target audience.

You will become fluent in our group’s production-related processes and resources, providing strong copyediting and proofreading support to enhance our firmwide publishing efforts and outreach initiatives.

Your typical responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-level copyediting and proofreading for a large and diverse suite of editorial products, encompassing Insights articles, reports, industry publications, articles for the McKinsey Quarterly, daily and weekly newsletters, podcasts, video interviews, web products (including for social media), and a rapidly increasing volume and variety of ad hoc publishing projects.
• Supporting other members of the copy desk and publishing operations as a whole in staying on top of a high-volume, occasionally unpredictable article pipeline; helping identify publishing priorities and meeting deadline requirements.
• Working with data-visualization specialists to provide clear, accessible visual assets (exhibits, infographics, interactives) for our articles and other publishing initiatives.
• Communicating clearly and cogently with MGP editors and McKinsey.com staff in support of an increasing volume of editorial projects.
• Keeping up with new production skills as needed (content-management systems and processes, house-style updates, new types of content and new digital formats, social media, in-line linking, SEO, taxonomies for online articles, automation and generative AI efficiencies, etc.).
• Supporting the dissemination of McKinsey.com content via email alerts and mobile apps (iOS and Android).
• Ensuring all digital assets are proofed, formatted properly, adhere to style guidelines, and support optimal user experience on our website, in email alerts, and in the mobile Insights app.

Your Growth

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Exceptional benefits: In addition to a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your qualifications and skills

• 5+ years of experience in a business writing and editing, including digital publishing, preferably for an English-language business publication or professional-services firm
• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent required
• Fluency in major editorial style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style) and general grammar usage, with the ability to adapt to McKinsey Global Publishing house style
• Proficiency in production tools, software, and content-management systems, with experience monitoring and implementing workflow processes
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel), Outlook (email and calendar), Slack (instant messaging), and videoconferencing tools such as Zoom and Teams
• Awareness of evolving brand and publishing guidelines
• Outstanding copyediting and proofreading abilities, complemented by strong organizational, project-management, and communication skills
• Ability to quickly master and adapt to production processes
• Critical eye for presenting data and strong understanding of global business trends
• Digital-media proficiency and familiarity with databases

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FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $78,400 - $103,200 USD —to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.