This position is responsible for providing writing and editorial support and project management for ICI communications and policy-related initiatives.
Essential functions of this role include:
- Serves as a senior editorial adviser to Strategic Communications leadership and internal clients, recommending messaging, content approaches, and communications strategies for high-priority Institute initiatives.
- Takes primary editorial responsibility for major, high-profile communications projects, exercising independent judgment on messaging, structure, tone, and editorial approach from concept through publication.
- Supports the Senior Director of Editorial by providing editorial guidance to writers and other contributors to help strengthen arguments, narratives, and overall communications effectiveness while reinforcing ICI's editorial standards and institutional voice.
- Partners with Strategic Communications managers, ICI leadership, and internal clients to define priorities, identify strategic opportunities, and develop creative approaches that advance Institute policy and organizational goals.
- Leads the development and substantive editing of highly technical content from ICI's teams, including research, legal, ICI Global, industry operations, and the Independent Directors Council, translating specialized subject matter into clear, compelling communications for key audiences.
- Manages workflow for multiple projects across ICI to ensure publications and other communications are delivered on time and accurately.
- Pitches content ideas internally and crafts stories to drive media coverage and shape the public narrative on ICI's core policy priorities.
- Provides editorial and creative support to enhance and promote ICI's work, including planning, researching, and editing ICI publications.
- Helps to develop and maintain key performance indicators and other metrics to inform new and creative strategies to reach specific internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintains the Strategic Communications editorial calendar to help the team plan workflow, develop content strategies, and meet deadlines.
- Develops and provides senior-level editorial counsel on executive communications, including speeches, presentations, talking points, and other high-profile public communications for ICI leadership.
- Supports and provides marketing counsel for ICI initiatives and conferences to include editing promotional collateral.
If you have the following credentials, we encourage you to apply:
- Bachelor's degree and minimum of ten years of communications or publication experience with emphasis on writing and editing, preferably in or about financial services, law, or economics; or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
- Fund industry or economics experience.
- Strong and creative writing and editing skills, including the ability to create and adapt material for multiple audiences. Proven ability to cut through jargon and write in plain language.
- Project management experience, including excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience with executive communications, including presentations.
- Knowledgeable of legal and technical issues related to the worldwide fund industry.
- Demonstrated ability to research and learn about a wide range of topics.
- Strong initiative and willingness to stay abreast of the latest best practices and trends.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate with ICI staff at all levels and across all departments.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Willingness to brainstorm and collaborate with teammates on various projects.
- Experienced in dealing with rapidly changing priorities.
- Understanding of both print and digital design and production process.
- Statistical literacy and thorough understanding of financial markets.
ICI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include a comprehensive medical plan, generous 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid leave, commuting subsidies, and tuition reimbursement as well as training and development opportunities. Based in Washington, DC, ICI is conveniently located next to McPherson Square Metro station. This is a hybrid position with three days in the office and two working from home.
