Senior Editorial & Research Manager

Cape Town, South Africa

Full Time

Mid Level

Joining Henley & Partners

As the leading global citizenship and residency advisory firm for over two decades, Henley & Partners helps clients navigate the complex landscape of investment migration and citizenship planning.

Why Choose Henley & Partners?

Global Impact: Make a difference by helping individuals and families access new opportunities and secure a brighter future through alternative citizenship and residency options.
Cutting-Edge Expertise: Join industry pioneers providing innovative solutions and exceptional service through an extensive international network.
Dynamic Culture: Work in a multicultural and inclusive environment with over 40 offices worldwide, fostering collaboration and personal growth.
Continuous Learning: Benefit from ongoing professional development, training programs, and industry conferences to enhance your skills.
Impactful Projects: Engage in high-profile projects that shape the future of investment migration and global mobility.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and benefits that support your well-being.

...but that's enough about us, let's talk about you!

The Senior Editorial & Research Manager will provide ownership across Henley & Partners' research, thought-leadership and communications programme, turning proprietary data, expert insight and complex research into authoritative content for reports, media, digital channels, Government Advisory and client communications. Combines long-form editorial and research capability with fast-turnaround, media-ready writing in response to the news cycle.

Responsibilities:

Provide senior editorial ownership across Henley's flagship research reports, indexes, publications and thought-leadership programme
Write and edit both long-form research content and fast-turnaround, media-ready copy to a consistently high standard
Translate complex data, methodologies and research findings into clear narratives, executive summaries and key messages
Work closely with PR to respond rapidly to news-cycle and media opportunities, developing press releases, briefing notes, expert commentary, Q&As and opinion pieces
Identify the strongest stories and angles within Henley's proprietary research and expert insight
Interview senior Henley experts and external contributors and turn their expertise into authoritative publishable content
Repurpose flagship research into country briefs, digital content, client and intermediary material, and business-development assets
Conduct supporting desk research and rigorous fact-checking using authoritative primary and secondary sources
Work closely with research and data colleagues to ensure editorial claims accurately reflect underlying data and methodology
Manage contributor commissioning, editorial schedules, version control and publication workflows
Maintain consistency with Henley's editorial style, terminology, positioning and brand voice
Support Government Advisory with policy briefs, comparative research and specialist publications

Requirements:

Significant senior-level experience in journalism, editorial, research publishing, professional services or thought leadership; financial or business journalism particularly relevant
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to turn around polished copy quickly under deadline
Strong news judgement and instinct for what will interest international media, clients, intermediaries and policymakers
Proven ability to move between long-form research and concise, media-ready commentary
Excellent research and fact-checking skills; comfortable interrogating data, rankings, methodologies and quantitative findings
Able to make complex subjects accessible without oversimplifying them
Confident working with senior executives, subject-matter experts and external contributors
Familiarity with global wealth, migration, investment, economics, geopolitics or public policy advantageous

Join our team and be part of an organization that values innovation, fosters collaboration, and believes in the potential of its employees. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment that encourages growth and personal development.

If you are seeking a challenging yet rewarding opportunity where your ideas can make a real impact, we invite you to apply today.

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