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Job description
About Us
ISMG is a global intelligence firm and media powerhouse, leading the way in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, and digital transformation. With 10+ brands, 38 digital media properties, and over 400 premier events annually—ISMG connects a network of over 2M executives, decision-makers, and innovators with the insights and opportunities they need to stay ahead.
The Opportunity
ISMG is seeking a senior Copy Editor to join as Team Lead of our Global Copy Desk, a centralized team which provides editing, proofreading, and ghostwriting as a service across ISMG's brands and business units. In this role, you will lead a team of copy editors, manage the desk's day-to-day operations, and serve as a main point of contact for stakeholders who request support from the desk. The role combines people management and workflow planning, along with hands-on editing, and is accountable for the quality and timely delivery of all content that passes through the desk.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of copy editors, including onboarding and training new hires.
Serving as backup for the manager in their absence.
Planning and allocating daily work across the team and shifts to balance workloads and meet turnaround times across global time zones.
Serving as a point of contact for editorial, events, marketing and other business teams, and scoping requests, timelines and deliverables.
Reviewing edited content as the final quality check before publication, and handling high-priority or complex assignments such as white papers, executive content and transcripts.
Ensuring the team consistently applies AP style, ISMG's global editing guidelines and fact-checking standards.
Owning the desk's style guide, editorial processes and documentation, and updating them as content needs change.
Tracking desk metrics such as volume, turnaround time and error rates, and reporting on them to the manager.
Resolving escalations, conflicting priorities and quality issues with stakeholders.
Giving regular feedback to team members and contributing to performance reviews and goal setting.
Identifying and piloting tools, including AI-assisted editing and transcription tools, that improve the desk's efficiency and consistency.
Keeping up with developments and trends in cybersecurity and technology.
What You Bring to the Table
6-8+ years of editorial experience, including at least 2 years leading or supervising a team of editors.
Master's degree in journalism, communications, English or a related field is preferred.
Expert editing skills and in-depth knowledge of the AP Stylebook.
Experience managing editorial workflows and deadlines across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
Proven ability to coach, give constructive feedback and build a high- performing team.
Strong judgment in prioritizing competing requests and resolving editorial and stakeholder issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with content management systems and project tracking tools.
Knowledge of cybersecurity and technology would be an advantage.
🎯 Why ISMG?
High-growth, global organization with clear momentum and market leadership
Collaborative team of innovative thinkers and creative professionals
Supportive culture that values autonomy and excellence
Continuous learning and professional development
👉 Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply now or visit ISMG.io to learn more!