Helix Tech IT Solutions

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Role: Editorial Lead Location: Remote, however willing to travel 1-2x a quarter to Hudson Yards office (although flexible with amount of travel/ travel costs will be reimbursed) Top Must Have's: o Experience with long form, top line editing o Ability to spot and shape great stories based on unclear business requests o Act as a mentor to a team of writers, editors and analysts JD: As Editorial Lead, you will lead the team responsible for shaping and delivering Cognizant’s thought leadership agenda. You’ll guide the creation of compelling, insight-rich content that strengthens Cognizant’s voice in the market and positions us as a leader in technology services—often by writing about emerging technologies, including AI. We’re looking for a strategic editorial leader who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and editing a research report, executive blog or web page, and helping a team of talented editors and writers navigate the challenges of a large, fast-moving organization to deliver top-quality content aligned with the business’s goals. The ideal candidate will be an experienced B2B content marketer and creative problem-solver, able to influence senior stakeholders across the business; apply new technologies and approaches like AI in content creation; develop and leverage content in a variety of media channels, from web and social, to presentations, campaigns, events and advertisements—and measure its success. This is a temp-to-perm leadership role reporting to the head of brand, creative strategy, content and thought leadership—who started at Cognizant as a consultant herself. Leadership & Management • Lead and manage a team of on-staff and contract editors and writers to develop high-impact thought leadership content in a variety of short- and long-form formats. • Set and uphold editorial standards; define and continuously evolve what “good” looks like across different content types. • Maintain and expand the firm’s editorial strategy, ensuring it aligns with Cognizant’s business goals and market positioning. • Mentor and develop team members through coaching, feedback and hands-on guidance. • Allocate resources effectively across projects and content streams to meet timelines and quality benchmarks. • Analyze content performance and use those insights to refine the editorial strategy. • Stay current on technology industry and content trends to ensure Cognizant’s editorial approach remains forward-looking. • Promote the editorial function to senior executives; act as a brand ambassador for Cognizant and Cognizant’s thought leadership. • Create space for innovation, repositioning legacy editorial programs and piloting new ones in response to evolving business needs. Content Development & Editing • Oversee the end-to-end editorial process—from ideation and research to outlining, ghostwriting, editing and production. • Track technology news and Cognizant priorities to proactively develop content ideas. • Guide internal and external writers in producing everything from a web page or infographic to a research report, blog, executive POV or client presentation. • Take the lead on writing high-profile pieces when needed, including both short- and long-form content. • Collaborate with research teams from hypothesis development to publication, helping shape narratives grounded in original data and insight. • Partner with marketing, digital, and design teams to ensure effective distribution and audience engagement. • Ensure all content is accurate, insightful, well-structured, and consistent with Cognizant’s brand and compliance standards. • Understand and apply digital metrics to inform content strategy and optimize performance across platforms. Communication & Collaboration • Serve as a trusted editorial advisor to subject-matter experts and business leaders across the organization. • Continuously educate people across functions and organizational levels on thought leadership standards, personnel and processes. • Use influence and empathy to uphold best practices in thought leadership—even under tight timelines. • Collaborate closely with stakeholders across research, communications, brand, digital, social and executive teams. • Build relationships with external media outlets and industry publications to amplify Cognizant’s voice. • Advocate for editorial excellence in cross-functional settings, ensuring content supports broader business objectives. • Help the team and firm adopt generative AI tools wisely; bring a thoughtful, ethical approach to using AI to scale and strengthen editorial work. Qualifications • 15+ years of experience in business-to-business writing, editing and content strategy, spanning long-form content such as research reports and short-form content, such as executive blogs, web pages, infographics and client presentations. • Proven track record in partnering with research teams on original studies—from hypothesis framing to narrative development to final product. • Prior experience leading editorial or thought leadership programs and managing teams of editors, writers and other contributors at a professional services, consulting or research-driven organization. • Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate a complex, matrixed organization. • Strong understanding of editorial and brand governance, and comfort operating in regulated or compliance-heavy environments. • Hands-on experience with generative AI tools and a clear editorial philosophy around their integration. • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or research background a plus. • Personable, curious, adaptable—able to operate in ambiguity and unafraid to challenge assumptions in the service of better ideas and content. Thanks & Regards Muskan Harda Team Lead Helix Tech IT Services Muskan.harda@helixtechinc.com Job Type: Contract Pay: $33.35 - $40.17 per hour Work Location: Remote