Bewirb dich jetzt als Senior Client Copy Editor bei McKinsey & Company in München

McKinsey & Company

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

Who You'll Work With

You will join Visual Graphics & Media in Munich as part of our Client Editorial Services team.

You will be a member of a global function that collaborates with colleagues in other European locations, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.

Our highly-skilled creative team supports and collaborates with other McKinsey professionals to co-create bespoke design and communications solutions for specific project needs. We focus on visual storytelling to deliver impactful client experiences.

As a member of our Client Editorial Services team, you will create compelling client-facing communications and ensure that the messaging is sharp and persuasive. You will work on a wide variety of professional texts to make them correct, concise, and compelling.

Our firm culture is inclusive, supportive, and fun. We promote creative exploration, collaboration, and mentorship, emphasizing continual learning and professional development. Our firm operates as ‘one firm’, a global partnership, committed to diversity and positive social impact.

Your impact within our firm

You will provide end-to-end support for our firm’s client work, collaborating closely with designers and consultants, as our internal customers. By utilizing your communications expertise and writing skills, you will craft and refine content to help our consulting teams communicate effectively and inspire our clients to thought or action.

Your responsibilities will encompass both copy editing and copywriting. You will revise text documents, presentations, and digital media content enhancing clarity, accuracy, and style, but also write voiceover scripts, microsites, or blog posts. You will create engaging narratives and compelling copy, whether writing from scratch or reworking drafts. This includes tailoring structure, story, and tone to suit a specific audience, medium, and purpose, ensuring every piece resonates and drives impact.

This role is for a perfectionist who has a keen eye for detail and high-quality copywriting.

You’ll have the opportunity to gain new skills and build on your strengths, receiving functional training and regular coaching and mentoring from colleagues.

Your qualifications and skills

University degree in a communications-related field (e.g., Journalism, English, Marketing); Master’s degree preferred
2+ years of experience in a communications role; senior-level experience as a Copywriter in a design agency or corporate communications setting
2+ years of experience leading projects; demonstrated proficiency in a specialized area of creative expertise, strong trajectory of building and expanding that base
Excellent verbal and written English skills (C2 level CEFR or equivalent); Good working knowledge of German (A2/B1)
Solid knowledge of communications and design strategies; excellent and effective communication and writing skills; strong customer service orientation with superb client relationship skills
Solid technical skills; curiosity and ability to quickly familiarize with new tools andnapplications for collaboration, project management, research, and content production including AI
Strong stakeholder management; organized and adaptable; excellent ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Excitement to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain a distinct level of confidentiality