Business Title: Senior Director, Editor in Chief - Advisory InsightsRequisition Number: 111706 - 32Function: AdvisoryArea of Interest:State: ILCity: ChicagoDescription:Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Director, Editor in Chief to join our Advisory Insights organization.Responsibilities:
Develop content strategy (in collaboration with senior leaders) to ensure thought leadership (TL) is properly aligned with KPMG priorities and resonates with key decision-makers
Drive quality improvements continuously in research, writing, and design to ensure that TL is rigorous, provocative, timely, and appealing
Pursue innovations in TL content formats, delivery, and more
Implement best practices for TL used by other top professional services companies
Supervise top editors and project management team closely to ensure consistent quality, focus, and on-time performance
Work directly as lead editor on select high-priority projects, as needed
Qualifications:
Minimum ten years of recent experience in writing, editing, and content production; background in business journalism preferred; experience in research design also a plus
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; advanced degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Deep editorial experience in senior leadership roles such as editor-in-chief or editorial director
Extensive knowledge of business/strategy topics; intimately familiar with client/audience business issues and challenges both at a macro/functional level and within industries
Entrepreneurial problem-solving: has established/managed overall editorial and production processes, launched new products, repositioned publications; flexible self-starter including ability to identify opportunities/challenges and initiate appropriate action
Strong collaborator/team player/listener, who encourages full participation and growth of all team members; nurturing leader/talent developer/team builder; has recruited, onboarded, and advanced the careers of talent; able to build relationships with all team members
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