Asst Dir-Editor

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. 

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. 

Role:

This role will work closely with other production team members to produce timely and high-quality publications while also coordinating with the research, strategy, customer success, data services and IT teams to ensure that all materials are client-focused.

Responsibilities:

• Edit company products to highlight key content, eliminate wordiness, uphold company style and observe the finer points of grammar.
• Shape articles, web postings and other materials in accordance with company standards to enhance the value to the client and differentiate our products from other sources of information.
• Produce polished, error-free materials, often on tight deadlines.
• Apply company writing standards to ensure that commentaries, web postings, reports and other materials are sharply focused, succinct and organized for maximum client impact.
• Guide copy editors in upholding higher-level writing standards and help the senior editor coach economics authors and editors in the art of client-centered writing.
• Assess new tools and technologies such as AI and lead the production team in their adoption for copy editing and editing.
• Assess skills and functions needed in light of technological change.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate/first-level degree (e.g., Bachelor’s degree) in English, communications, journalism or related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in news, academic, social sciences or related editing.
• Background in business, financial or economics writing or editing required.
• Experience with AI tools in a professional capacity is a plus.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $67,800.00 - $98,400.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Click here to view our full EEO policy statement. Click here for more information on your EEO rights under the law. Click here to view our Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination statement. Click here to view our Notice to New York City Applicants.
Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.