Who We Are

Since 1843, The Economist Group has championed independence, excellence and openness, helping people understand and tackle the critical challenges shaping the world. Today, we are building on that legacy as a global media and information-services company powered by digital innovation, analytical rigour and evidence-based insight. Across our three businesses - The Economist, Economist Enterprise and Economist Education - we deliver trusted analysis and insights to individuals and organisations in more than 170 countries.

United by a shared purpose to drive progress, we empower decision-makers to make sense of change and chart a course through an increasingly complex world. As a colleague, you will be part of a culture that values ideas, encourages ownership and holds itself to high standards. We invest in people who are curious, thoughtful and adaptable, whether they are launching new products, reporting on global events or harnessing emerging technologies such as AI to improve how we work.

Here, fresh thinking is taken seriously, ambition is matched by integrity, and great work is recognised. Working across disciplines, geographies and perspectives, we are united by a commitment to innovation, excellence and creating meaningful impact. The Economist Group’s global content marketing agency, EI Studios, creates thought-provoking content programs for multinational Fortune 500 companies, foundations, luxury brands and other organizations worldwide that are seeking to establish, deepen, or redefine their relationships with their target audiences.

This content ranges from reported articles to multimedia and interactive pieces like videos, infographics, digital slideshows, and multimedia digital experiences. Depending on the client’s objectives and the nature of the research, these content assets may be stand-alone deliverables or be part of a larger integrated program including events, media (advertising), and online content hubs. Currently, we are seeking an Editor, Branded Content who will play a central role in helping to grow our branded content portfolio and ensure project delivery in the UK.

In this role you will be at the centre of a programme and work closely with our clients, the sales team and the creative strategy team to conceptualize and pitch solutions as well as execute, optimize and evaluate bespoke content programs. How you will contribute: Develop, create and lead innovative content programmes (spanning written, audio and video formats) that deliver on client objectives. Create winning client proposals that outline and promote these content programmes Collaborate with clients to understand client objectives and the goals of a content programme Evaluate and select the most appropriate partners, contributors and vendors to help execute content programmes, including the development of contracts and statements of work with those partners, contributors and vendors Work closely with partners, contributors and vendors to ensure the highest-quality execution of content programmes, including by editing written, visual, and multimedia content pieces Conduct tight project management with expert client communication, detailed cost management and impeccable timeline delivery Provide great client service with an eye to continuous client satisfaction Work with internal partners to set up clear metrics to evaluate the success of programme at the outset.

Additional key tasks: Client proposal development idea/topic generation in keeping with project objectives and target audience pricing client presentation Project delivery freelance writer sourcing and management writing and editing of deliverables quality control across client deliverables (written and visual) cost management Managing key client relationships Setting and managing client expectations Receiving and auctioning feedback Change management To succeed in the role you must have: Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.