Deputy Editorial Director (INDG)

Bloomberg Industry Group - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

About the position

The Deputy Editorial Director at Bloomberg Industry Group is responsible for managing assigned editorial products, ensuring the highest standards of editorial quality, operational efficiency, and product development. This role involves overseeing day-to-day operations and staff management, with a focus on enhancing the overall performance of the editorial team. The Deputy Editorial Director will work closely with leadership to develop and implement strategic business plans for the assigned publications and products, ensuring alignment with the company's goals and objectives. In this position, the Deputy Editorial Director will play a crucial role in maintaining the editorial quality of the products. This includes communicating and enforcing standards of quality and style, as well as monitoring content through regular reviews. Collaboration with division directors and other internal teams is essential to assure project and product quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with budgetary constraints. The Deputy Editorial Director will also be responsible for identifying opportunities and threats in the market, developing strategies to address them, and communicating these strategies effectively. Regular feedback and recognition of direct reports' performance will be a key responsibility, fostering a culture of growth and development within the team. The Deputy Editorial Director will collaborate with the Editorial Director and Human Resources to make personnel decisions and enhance staff skills. Additionally, this role may involve supporting field sales through editor-on-calls, training programs, and engaging with customers at conferences and advisory board meetings. Participation in special projects and other duties as assigned will also be part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Works with leadership to develop and implement business plans and strategy for assigned publications/products.
• Strengthens and maintains the editorial quality of assigned products; communicates and enforces standards of quality and style; monitors quality through regular content review.
• Works with division's directors and other internal teams to assure project and product quality, operational efficiency and budgetary compliance.
• Identifies opportunities and threats; develops, communicates, and recommends responses to opportunities and threats.
• Provides regular feedback and recognition to direct reports regarding job performance.
• Works with Editorial Director and Human Resources to make or approve personnel decisions, and to develop staff to increase job skills.
• May support field sales through editor-on-calls, training programs, and other means.
• May develop market strategy by interacting with customers through conferences, advisory board meetings, and other events.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 7 years' experience in an appropriate combination of editorial and business management experience.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience. A Juris Doctor degree may be preferred for some positions.
• Prior staff management experience, work experience in Bloomberg Industry Group's target market and subject matter areas, and/or project management experience may be preferred.