Associate Editor, Digital Content
Description & Requirements
WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times.
Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Reporting to the Practice Editor, Digital Content, the Associate Editor creates, posts, maintains, updates, and curates Bain’s digital content in various formats and on various online channels. They have a good understanding of digital presentation and visual formats (e.g., infographics, snap charts) and collaborate with the Editorial Data Visualization Team, Brand Design, and Digital COEs to develop such content. To learn more about the broader Marketing team at Bain, visit our careers site: Marketing.
WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM
This role requires an understanding of content strategy, the ability to learn and use data visualization tools effectively, the ability to effectively communicate with a non-technical audience, and comfort with using AI as an assistant in editorial tasks. The Associate Editor consistently meets deadlines, manages their time effectively, and proactively identifies and resolves conflicts or roadblocks.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Producing high-quality online content that reflects Bain's industry or capability points of view in multiple formats, especially shorter, visual formats; building content from the ground up, repurposing existing content; managing content development and production for practice priority publishing projects, maximizing presentation and online value of all content, securing appropriate rights for external digital content, adjusting the mix of content based on analytics, and understanding the performance of Bain online content. (~75%)
- Managing daily and weekly postings and other activities: making routine site improvements to Bain.com using the Episerver content management system, overseeing the work of interns preparing final HTML, assuming primary responsibility for regular curation and maintenance of microsites, curating the Insights home page and pages for Bain’s practices, and ensuring that all projects are properly tracked in Kapost. (25%)
ABOUT YOU
This role follows a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least 2 days per week.
Required
- High school degree
- Experience working in an online publishing environment, with direct experience working with online content management systems
- Experience with Episerver a plus, but not required
- Should have experience and feel comfortable meeting deadlines and working in cross-functional teams
- Strong writing skills
- Fluency in online content
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Online project management skills
- Strong knowledge of MS Office tools, i.e., Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Familiarity with generative AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.)
- Working knowledge or experience with online and creative publishing platforms, e.g., content management systems, WordPress, Adobe Suite (including Photoshop), HTMP, etc.
- Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams and influence others
- Ability to communicate with key stakeholders effectively in an open, honest and direct fashion
- Ability to generate solutions, not just identify problems
- Demonstrate a high commitment to customer service
- Maintain a high degree of team spirit, pitching in where needed and respecting all contributing members of the team
- Ability to interact with staff at all levels in a fast paced environment; to work under pressure; and to remain flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, demonstrating the highest level of professionalism
- Ability to effectively collaborate globally through virtual media
- Self-starter with proven ability to work independently, yet demonstrates team-oriented approach and understanding
- Proactive thinker and doer on process improvement
Preferred
- BA-level degree in journalism, English, communications, or marketing or related field
- Professional journalism or writing experience with top-tier organizations, with a focus on business content; background in general business press
- Experience with OptiServer (formerly EpiServer) content management platform
- Experience with data visualization tools including Flourish, Infogram, Tableau
- Familiarity with content workflow management systems (e.g., Kapost, Opti, SmartSheet, Trello, etc.)
U.S. Compensation Information
Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).
Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:
- In Atlanta, GA, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $58,250-$70,000; placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level (AIS may eliminate this piece due to no range)
- In Chicago, IL, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $64,250-$77,000; placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level (AIS may eliminate this piece due to no range)
- Annual discretionary performance bonus
- This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation
- 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date
Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.
- Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck
- Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays
- Fully vested 401(k) company contribution
- Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Annual fitness reimbursements