Microsoft · 3 months ago
Commissioning Editor
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
5+ years expMicrosoft AI is the organization within Microsoft that encompasses Copilot, Bing, Edge and fundamental AI. They are seeking a seasoned Commissioning Editor to lead commissioning and editorial for a new journal, curating and cultivating compelling content across various domains including AI, tech, and academia.
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Responsibilities
Develop original topic ideas and thematic arcs balancing a range of needs. Identify and recruit leading and upcoming voices from academia, journalism, tech, and policy, cultivating relationships with the best writers, thinkers, doers and agents
Hit content targets for the journal on a limited budget, from initial idea or submission to final publication, maintaining a balance of longform depth and shortform agility across the calendar (with 12 longform pieces being the anchor, alongside a similar number of shorter pieces alongside op-eds and updates). Coordinate and own the editorial calendar, including thematic issues
Provide developmental feedback and editorial guidance pre- and post-submission, ensuring clarity, coherence, and originality in commissioned pieces
See that pieces make it live on the content management system
Help build a distinct, respected brand for the publication, representing MAI in the world of media and ideas. Contribute to the messaging, marketing and socials
Collaborate and sometimes lead on formats like podcasts, an annual print special, convenings, lectures and occasional video amongst others, ensuring cross-platform cohesion in brand, editorial standards and storytelling tone
Understand and own the engagement metrics for the core content
Apply yourself to a range of urgent questions, tasks related to comms, brand, events and editorial as needed across the Office of Microsoft AI’s CEO
Embody our culture and values
Qualification
Required
5 years' experience in digital content publishing/management, writing or editing at a leading publication
OR equivalent experience
5 years' experience in leading editorial strategy and content development, from ideation to publication and recruiting top contributors
5 years' experience managing editorial calendars, providing developmental feedback, and ensuring cross-platform brand consistency across digital, print, and event formats
Preferred
Experience and/or interest in AI or technology more widely
Work on a publication with academic and thought leadership kudos and a strong digital presence
Track record of building a media brand from a starting position, with a demonstrable record of doing a range of tasks to ensure its success
Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and levels while also contributing to a positive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team
Journalistic experience
Company
Microsoft
Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M
Leadership Team
Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
Vukani Mngxati
Chief Executive Officer - Microsft South Africa
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