Chief Creative Officer - Content/ESG

About the organisation:

This consultancy specializes in corporate reporting, sustainability, and stakeholder communications, offering comprehensive services in strategy, content, and visual expression.

They support both established and emerging corporations in shaping impactful communications for shareholders, investors, and other stakeholders.

YOE: 10+ Years.

Location: Mumbai (Andheri).

Overview:

The Content leader will lead a talented team of content writers, editors, copywriters, proofreaders, and strategists in developing high-quality, impactful annual reports, sustainability reports, and related corporate communication materials for large Bluechip companies through emerging Unicorns.

This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, creative leadership, and meticulous attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Management:

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

- Assign projects, manage work loads, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality content.

- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.

- Recruit, onboard, and train new team members.

Content Strategy and Development:

- Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand reporting objectives and develop comprehensive content strategies.

- Oversee the creation of compelling narratives that effectively communicate complex financial and sustainability information.

- Ensure content aligns with relevant reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, IIRC, etc.) and regulatory requirements.

- Lead the wireframing and structural planning of reports to ensure clarity and logical flow.

- Oversee the creation of content calendars.

Content Quality and Accuracy:

- Maintain high standards of accuracy, clarity, and consistency across all content.

- Implement and enforce rigorous editorial processes and quality control measures.

- Oversee the proofreading and fact-checking of all reports.

- Ensure content is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations.

Client Relationship Management:

- Serve as a primary point of contact for our Key clients on content-related matters.

- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction.

- Present content strategies and report drafts to clients, incorporating feedback and revisions.

Industry Expertise and Innovation:

- Identify opportunities to innovate and improve content delivery.

Qualifications:

- An MBA, or a CA/CFA, or an equivalent in Journalism, Mass Communication, Economics.

- Minimum of 20+ years of experience in content creation and management, preferably in the business and financial journalism, and business/investment research sector.

- Proven experience leading and managing a team of content professionals.

- Good understanding of financial and sustainability reporting standards and frameworks.

- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

- Experience with wireframing, and content strategy.

- Experience with ESG reports.