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We’re looking for an Executive Editorial Lead to own the editorial function for Plaid’s highest-impact voices and translate strategy and technical concepts into compelling, defensible content across formats. This person will build credible thought leadership, sourcing real-world inputs, pressure-testing claims, and creating flagship editorial moments (from marquee reports to LinkedIn series and audio/video) that define Plaid’s point of view on AI, risk, credit underwriting, payments, and the future of financial innovation.
Job Responsibility:
Own the executive editorial function for Plaid’s highest-impact voices (CEO, CTO, and Product Area Leads). Translate strategy and technical concepts into clear, compelling content across formats that lands with customers, partners, and the broader industry
Build credible thought leadership. You’ll source real-world inputs (data, customer realities, trends, etc), pressure-test claims, and publish POVs that are specific enough to build trust
Create and lead flagship editorial moments that define Plaid’s perspective on AI, risk, credit underwriting, payments, and financial innovation across long-form, short-form, and audio/video content
Stand up exec editorial system: Establish and drive content calendar, intake process from subject matter experts and execs, drafting/editing workflow, reviews, publishing cadence, and measurement
Requirements:
10+ years of experience as a journalist, executive speechwriter, or senior communications/content lead
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a portfolio of executive and thought leadership work
Experience writing for C-level executives and translating complex financial/technical topics into accessible narratives
Strong understanding of financial technology, payments, risk, and digital transformation
Exec partnership and stakeholder management under time pressure (ability to incorporate feedback, push back, and still ship)
Ability to balance journalistic rigor with brand strategy
Nice to have:
Preferred Experience with long-form content and video publishing