Research Editor Senior Principal

Job description

We are seeking a senior editor to join Accenture Research’s global editorial team and develop high-impact thought leadership for senior business audiences. Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief of Accenture Research, you will partner with researchers, business leaders and marketing professionals to shape complex ideas into distinctive, evidence-based, publication-ready reports and articles, including articles for leading management and academic journals. The role is based in the US and involves collaboration with colleagues around the world. Who We Are: Accenture Research creates thought leadership about the most pressing business issues organizations face. Combining innovative research techniques, such as data-science-led analysis, with a deep understanding of industry and technology, our team of 300 researchers in 20 countries publish hundreds of reports, articles and points of view every year. Our thought-provoking research developed with world-leading organizations helps our clients embrace change, create value and deliver on the power of technology and human ingenuity. You Are: A seasoned, intellectually curious editor who turns complex research into compelling, evidence-based thought leadership for senior business audiences. You are passionate about its power to accelerate growth and strategy and eager to explore emerging editorial formats that extend its reach and impact. You thrive in a deadline-driven newsroom and bring sound judgment, empathy and a global perspective. You love learning and are energized by a role in which every day brings a different subject, challenge, opportunity or collaboration. A generous team player, you listen closely, lead without authority and consistently deliver clean, crisp and clear copy. The Work: Shape and edit distinctive, research-based thought leadership for senior business audiences. Turn complex research, data, case studies and ideas into clear, compelling narratives with strong business relevance. Partner with research, business leaders and marketing from concept development through publication. Collaborate with designers to translate research and editorial concepts into compelling, audience-centered experiences. Manage multiple projects and editorial iterations in a deadline-driven newsroom environment. Write, rewrite, substantively edit and ghostwrite both full-length research reports and standalone articles suitable for publication in leading management and academic journals, as well as executive communications. Adapt content for Accenture.com, leading management publications and other digital, social and emerging formats. Apply knowledge of Accenture’s strategy, brand, research portfolio and business priorities to strengthen each publication. Help authors and stakeholders reach alignment through listening, influence and sound editorial judgment while collaborating across global time zones. This is a hybrid role that requires regular work from an Accenture office. Minimal travel of up to 5% may be required. Here’s What You Need Minimum of 10 years of professional writing and editing experience in business, management, or technology, including experience in a global media organization. Minimum of 5 years of experience developing or editing research-based thought leadership content for executive audiences. Minimum of 5 years experience writing and editing research reports and articles for global publications, management or academic journals. Professional Skills: Exceptional writing, rewriting, substantive editing and ghost-writing skills, with a consistent ability to deliver clean, crisp and clear copy. Ability to create persuasive, authoritative narratives for C-suite executives and other senior leaders. Ability to assess research methods, analyse data and findings, and connect evidence to meaningful business implications. Strong collaboration and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to listen, build alignment and lead through influence rather than authority. Ability to prioritize simultaneous assignments, incorporate feedback and maintain accuracy under tight deadlines. Demonstrated interest in learning about and using emerging technologies to strengthen editorial quality, efficiency and impact. Sound editorial judgment, intellectual curiosity and a strong command of plain language. Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 12/06/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/benefits Role Location                                    Annual Salary Range California                                           $132,500 to $302,400 Colorado                                             $132,500 to $261,300 Connecticut                                        $132,500 to $261,300 District of Columbia                          $141,100 to $278,200 Illinois                                              $122,700 to $261,300 Maine                                                 $112,900 to $222,500 Maryland                                             $132,500 to $261,300 Massachusetts                                  $132,500 to $278,200 Minnesota                                           $132,500 to $261,300 New York                                             $122,700 to $302,400 New Jersey                                          $141,100 to $302,400 Ohio                                                 $122,700 to $241,900 Virginia                                              $122,700 to $278,200 Washington                                       $141,100 to $278,200 About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com What We Believe We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here Requesting An Accommodation Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodatio