Team Lead, Global Copy Desk

About Us

ISMG is a global intelligence firm and media powerhouse, leading the way in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, and digital transformation. With 10+ brands, 38 digital media properties, and over 400 premier events annually—ISMG connects a network of over 2M executives, decision-makers, and innovators with the insights and opportunities they need to stay ahead.

The Opportunity

ISMG is seeking a senior Copy Editor to join as Team Lead of our Global Copy Desk, a centralized team which provides editing, proofreading, and ghostwriting as a service across ISMG's brands and business units. In this role, you will lead a team of copy editors, manage the desk's day-to-day operations, and serve as a main point of contact for stakeholders who request support from the desk. The role combines people management and workflow planning, along with hands-on editing, and is accountable for the quality and timely delivery of all content that passes through the desk.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of copy editors, including onboarding and training new hires.

• Serving as backup for the manager in their absence.

• Planning and allocating daily work across the team and shifts to balance workloads and meet turnaround times across global time zones.

• Serving as a point of contact for editorial, events, marketing and other business teams, and scoping requests, timelines and deliverables.

• Reviewing edited content as the final quality check before publication, and handling high-priority or complex assignments such as white papers, executive content and transcripts.

• Ensuring the team consistently applies AP style, ISMG's global editing guidelines and fact-checking standards.

• Owning the desk's style guide, editorial processes and documentation, and updating them as content needs change.

• Tracking desk metrics such as volume, turnaround time and error rates, and reporting on them to the manager.

• Resolving escalations, conflicting priorities and quality issues with stakeholders.

• Giving regular feedback to team members and contributing to performance reviews and goal setting.

• Identifying and piloting tools, including AI-assisted editing and transcription tools, that improve the desk's efficiency and consistency.

• Keeping up with developments and trends in cybersecurity and technology.

What You Bring to the Table

• 6-8+ years of editorial experience, including at least 2 years leading or supervising a team of editors.

• Master's degree in journalism, communications, English or a related field is preferred.

• Expert editing skills and in-depth knowledge of the AP Stylebook.

• Experience managing editorial workflows and deadlines across multiple stakeholders and time zones.

• Proven ability to coach, give constructive feedback and build a high- performing team.

• Strong judgment in prioritizing competing requests and resolving editorial and stakeholder issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with content management systems and project tracking tools.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity and technology would be an advantage.

🎯 Why ISMG?

• High-growth, global organization with clear momentum and market leadership

• Collaborative team of innovative thinkers and creative professionals

• Supportive culture that values autonomy and excellence

• Continuous learning and professional development 

👉 Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply now or visit ISMG.io to learn more!