Senior Esg Editor

3 days ago


Cape Town, South Africa MSCI Inc Full time

**Your team responsibilities**

Research Editorial team of MSCI ESG Research LLC, part of MSCI Inc., is responsible for editing and reviewing ESG related content with a goal to provide quality content that meets our requirements for compliance, accuracy, brevity and clarity. The team is looking for a talented content editor with a strong editorial sensibility and a way with words. Your strengths include strong writing, copyediting, communication, collaboration, leadership and project management skills.

**What we will offer you: Depending on your location of your role, you can expect**
- Competitive fixed and variable compensation, holiday/vacation allowance and retirement savings plans/pensions
- A wide range of benefits including - healthcare, dental plans, risk insurances and (location dependent) - cycle-to-work schemes, gym benefits, retail discounts
- A hybrid work environment, for the vast majority of employees, offering a more progressive way of working to give you the flexibility, accountability, and responsibility to empower you to perform at your very best. At the center of this way of working is a culture which is built on a strong foundation of trust. We trust our people and they trust our organization’s leaders to support them.
- An inclusive and performance driven culture where you are empowered to maximize your potential in an environment where all individuals are respected and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work
- A purposeful approach to Wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our Here For You Employee Assistance Program provides confidential emotional support with local experts, financial and legal advice in a wide range of issues as well as access to online information, resources and tools. All the services are available for our employees free of charge.

**Your key responsibilities**

Editorial oversight of ESG-related content, in particular related to ESG Controversies. MSCI ESG Controversies allows institutional investors to analyze a company’s significant social, environmental, and governance impacts by identifying company involvement in major ESG controversies, adherence to international norms and principles, and assessing company performance with respect to these norms and principles.

You will be expected to:

- Ensure that all written content within the mandate meets standards set by the ESG Editorial Committee for tone, style, clarity, language, and Legal compliance;
- Continually improve quality of all written content within the mandate by providing direction and oversight; work with relevant teams to develop their capacity both to produce high quality content and to oversee and make improvements within the team;
- Establish processes for editorial quality audits of all content within the mandate;
- Establish processes for providing editorial feedback and direction to teams producing content within the mandate;
- Proofread documents for errors in typing, spelling, grammar, syntax, punctuation and formatting; edit and improve stories or pieces;
- Serve as a resource for all questions on grammar, spelling, and current usage;
- Comply with guidelines set by the Legal department;
- Ensure that rollouts of new or enhanced content forms and guidance go as quickly and smoothly as possible.

**Your skills and experience that will help you excel**

Specific Knowledge/Skills
- Good understanding of international norms related to ESG, responsible investment, and sustainability;
- Understanding of legal issues and basic compliance; Strong analytical skills and ability to understand and interpret requirements;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an expert level knowledge of English language, grammar, spelling and punctuation; Attention to detail; methodical and thorough approach to work.
- Editorial mindset with a feel for what makes great content; strong writing/editing/proofreading skills and an excellent portfolio;
- Robust sense of judgment on the appropriateness of content for MSCI ESG Research’s audience; Sound judgment and the ability to make common sense editing decisions;
- Ability to collaborate effectively across geographies and teams and bring people along who are not in direct reporting relationship to you;
Desired Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience in law, journalism, research, policy or investment field;
- Proven work experience as an editor: editing, proofreading, content creation, creative writing, translation, localization, or journalism;
Desired Qualifications: Fluency in English is a must; Master's degree in Law, Journalism, Business, Finance, or Policy is preferred.

**How we’ll support you**
- Coaching, support and encouragement from experts in your team
- Access to a wide range of learning opportunities to support your growth and development
- Customizable learning journeys to help you navigate your professional development
- Transparent perform


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