The Editorial Director role is responsible for the implementation of CGI’s editorial and messaging strategies to advance the verbal principles of CGI’s brand and to oversee the content direction of global external communications. This position is part of the Marketing & Communications department and reports to the Vice-President of Brand and External Communications. The successful candidate will be part of a Center of Expertise that works with global subject matter experts and regional marketers to advance CGI’s brand through content experiences and thought leadership that differentiates CGI in the dynamic IT services market.
This role can be located in any CGI office in the U.S., but the preferred location is Fairfax, VA.
Editorial leadership
• Lead the development and ongoing evolution of the CGI brand’s verbal principles and editorial standards (e.g., style, tone of voice, writing best practices, etc.)
• Provide coaching and mentoring and develop self-service guides and toolkits on writing and message development
• Develop global points of view and value propositions in collaboration with industry / service marketers and subject matter experts across the business
• Provide editorial direction and quality control for strategic global initiatives (e.g., CGI’s annual Voice of Our Clients proprietary research, industry analyst report submissions, AI blog series, etc.)
• Driving innovation in content formats and channels to continuously explore ways to best present CGI's key messages to stakeholders and influencers (e.g., working with key stakeholders to explore new media, interactive content, video scripting, and emerging platforms).
• Lead the content development efforts for the global CGI.com site and collaborate with the digital marketing director to integrate content via content marketing principles (e.g., writing for search intent and aligning with user experience best practices)
Team management and career development
• Lead the brand’s editorial team comprised of six editorial managers
• Oversee and guide the team’s projects and deliverables
• Provide coaching to advance specialized skills; reinforce global performance standards; and support career development and planning
• Foster the community of content contributors across the department to share global content, discuss best practices, and continuously enhance CGI’s verbal standards
• University degree or equivalent in English, journalism, marketing, communications, public relations or a similar discipline
EXPERIENCE
• 15+ years working as a writer/editor or marketing communications manager, preferably within a professional services environment
• Minimum 5 years in a team management position
SKILLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE
• Proven team management skills, along with excellent interpersonal skills to engage with leadership and influence / foster alignment with brand principles and best practices
• Extensive writing and editing experience, along with ability to translate complex subjects into consumable messages for business audiences
• Proven project management skills with ability to manage large concurrent projects on tight deadlines
• Ability to develop and lead a network of content contributors across an organization
• Content marketing and operations experience, from content strategy development and execution, through to storytelling, writing with search intent, and improving the user experience
Application requirement
• In addition to the resume, candidates should provide a cover letter that maps their experiences to the core capabilities of the role
• Provide a portfolio of writing and editing samples
“CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $110,000 - $235,200.”
At CGI we call our professionals “members” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI’s benefits include:
• Competitive base salaries
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment;
• Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more
CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through September 30, 2024.
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