Assistant Managing Editor

What you will do:
You will assist with many facets of publishing and ensuring that best-practice processes are followed; liaising with editorial, production, and design teams to agree on timelines and to maintain the editorial calendar.
You will fact-check articles, reports, books, exhibits, multimedia products, and editorial mailings. Following up with stakeholders to reconcile fact-checks in a timely and expedient manner.
You will manage the critical, time-sensitive process of securing internal approval of all client mentions made in text and exhibits. Specifically, InDesign and web (in Sitecore) layout of both short and long pieces.
You will produce social media assets for various channels to promote publications and events.
You will also liaise with editors and practice constituents to ensure web/app pages are clear, usable, and conform with publishing best practices (e.g., SEO, taxonomy tagging, inline linking, accessibility).
You will also help to manage the assets that enter the production process, tracking their progress from author team approvals to copy editing, exhibit design, art direction and layout, proofreading, and final sign-off.
Lastly, you will work with external agencies (e.g., vendors that provide external editorial, production, and data-visualization support) as needed.
In this role you’ll be the part of McKinsey Global Publishing.
McKinsey Global Publishing is a team of editors, designers, producers, and developers who are responsible for creating and publishing content that supports the firm’s reputation and advances the practice of management by helping colleagues create and publish their insights in the form of articles, reports, blogs, videos, podcasts, infographics, email newsletters, and other formats. You will work with many members of the publishing team, as well as internal communications professionals and external vendors.
The role will be based in Gurugram, India.

Who you will work with:
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you’ll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.
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 for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
World-class benefits:
On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, mental health, and vision coverage for you, your spouse/partner, and children.

Your background:
Bachelor's degree required
2+ years of editorial or publishing experience
Experience managing print and digital content and user experience
Crisp written, verbal, and presentation skills
Effective problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess situations, evaluate options, and make decisions
Strong organizational and project-management skills
Comfort working in a low structure, non-hierarchical environment
Entrepreneurial mindset
Willingness to learn and take on tasks outside the core job description