Senior Editorial Manager, Brand
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
Content Writer / Copywriter, PR / Communications, Marketing Communications, Journalism -
Creative Arts/Media
Content Writer / Copywriter, PR / Communications, Journalism
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Create high-quality long-form content for consumer brand clients, including thought leadership articles, bylines, blog posts, executive Linked In articles, op-eds, speeches, newsletters, reports, white papers, case studies, campaign narratives, press materials, Q&As, and briefing documents
- Create short-form copy including headlines, taglines, social copy, key messages, captions, talking points, email copy, and promotional language
- Translate client priorities, cultural trends, audience insights, research, interviews, and campaign ideas into clear narratives
- Partner with Brand Experience account leads on client objectives, category dynamics, consumer behaviors, competitive context, and cultural moments
- Develop timely, useful, relevant, media-worthy, and shareable content across earned, owned, social, executive, and internal channels
- Write in distinct brand and executive voices for different audiences, formats, channels, and stakeholder needs
- Conduct research, interviews, trend scans, competitive reviews, and source gathering
- Collaborate with media, creative, strategy, social, influencer, analytics, and account teams
- Bring proactive story ideas, content recommendations, editorial opportunities, and strategic pivots to client and internal teams
- Edit and elevate content drafted by others
- Support client presentations and content planning through editorial calendars, message frameworks, content roadmaps, creative briefs, campaign plans, and new business materials
- Participate in brainstorms and pitch development
- Maintain quality control and alignment with AP style or client-specific style guidance
- Manage writing work streams, deadlines, review cycles, stakeholders, and feedback
- Stay current on culture, media, consumer behavior, content trends, AI-enabled search, editorial formats, and emerging storytelling tools
Requirements
- Approximately 8+ years of experience in writing, content strategy, journalism, public relations, marketing communications, editorial, or a related field with experience in consumer, brand, CPG and QSR
- Agency experience is strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in advertising, communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field preferred
- Portfolio of strong long-form writing samples
- Experience writing for consumer brands or categories such as food, wellness, lifestyle, parenting, retail, CPG, QSR, consumer tech, or other fast-moving consumer sectors
- Ability to understand a client's business, audience, voice, category, and communications goals and translate that understanding into strategic, human content
- Strong interviewing and research skills
- Excellent editing instincts
- Knowledge of trends, communities, and cultural moments
- Ability to write across channels and formats
- Collaborative, curious, and proactive approach
- Organized and deadline-driven, with ability to manage multiple writing assignments, feedback streams, and client priorities
- Comfort using AI tools thoughtfully for research, ideation, outlining, editing, workflow, and optimization while maintaining editorial integrity
- Bonus experience as a journalist, editor, speechwriter, executive communications writer, content strategist, or long-form brand storyteller
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in creating high-quality long-form and short-form content tailored for consumer brands, with a strong focus on strategic storytelling, audience engagement, and brand voice adaptation. Proficient in managing multiple writing projects while maintaining editorial integrity and alignment with client objectives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Content Strategy
- Long-Form Writing
- Editing Skills
- Research Skills
- Agency Experience
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Content Creation
- Copywriting
- Editorial Calendar Management
- Brand Voice Adaptation
- Trend Analysis
- Campaign Planning
- Speech writing
- Narrative Development
- Interviewing
- AP Style Compliance
Soft Skills
- Collaborative Approach
- Curiosity
- Proactive Mindset
- Organizational Skills
- Deadline-Driven
Industry Keywords
- Consumer Brands
- CPG
- QSR
- Marketing Communications
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Content Trends
- Brand Experience
- Executive Communications
- Fast-Moving Consumer Sectors
Tools & Technologies
- AI Tools for Research
- Content Management Systems
- Social Media Platforms
- Analytics Tools
- Creative Briefs
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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