Associate Sub-editor, Forum (UK Hours)

Company Overview

Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm. We provide integrated solutions for the world’s top investors and business leaders to help them make smarter and faster decisions. No other company in the world provides the same holistic investment offering: our superpower is the combination of human insights and unique investor-led content with a global expert network. We serve over 1,000 investment firms, offering clients 24/7 coverage through our team of 1,300+ employees located across 12 offices.

Position Overview:

Third Bridge Forum is a content product that helps investors make better investment decisions faster. We conduct in-depth Interviews with senior executives and industry specialists to unearth critical insights and generate unfiltered transcripts. 

Our 200-strong industry-aligned Forum team covers over 13,000 public and private companies, applying data-driven factor models to identify where capital is most likely to be deployed. Our library of over 50,000 Interview transcripts is continually strengthened by the generation of more than 800 transcripts per month.

As we continue to grow our breadth and depth of coverage across the US, Europe and Asia, we are recruiting an ambitious and driven Associate Sub-editor in Mumbai to help us deliver our commitment to producing high-quality editorial content to institutional investment clients globally.

This is a great opportunity to develop editorial skills, while gaining insight into financial markets and being part of a global, dynamic and entrepreneurial team. The successful candidate will show an ability to capture content accuracy, while being informative and grammatically astute. 

Working hours: 3 PM to 12 AM IST

You will be responsible for…

• Proofreading several content types, ensuring it consistently adheres to Third Bridge’s Style Guide. This will include minor editing and suggesting relevant changes, balancing tone, concision and ensuring an appropriate level of context/detail
• Editing and proofreading Interview transcripts for Style Guide adherence, readability and accuracy, with potential for this to extend to writing short-form content in future
• Being reactive to content and turning around coverage to strict daily deadlines 
• Working closely with internal stakeholders globally, including the Interviewer (Sector Analyst), Research, Compliance and Operations teams, to ensure all content is of the highest standard
• Resolving content-related issues collaboratively with relevant stakeholders, proactively communicating with Sub-editing peers based in London and New York
• Contributing to the assessment of internal Style Guide and process updates
• Escalating transcription errors and Style Guide misalignments to enhance product quality

A successful candidate will…

• Have an outstanding grasp of editorial and grammatical principles
• Have highly developed attention to detail and researching skills
• Be a self-starter who works well independently and can manage their time and prioritize effectively, while maintaining a positive, “can-do” attitude
• Be able to deliver strong results to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Be able to communicate effectively and collaborate diplomatically with internal stakeholders
• Have a demonstrable interest in content that covers various sectors and financial markets 

You will gain…

• Essential proofreading and editing skills that facilitate and improve content quality according to the content’s audience and purpose
• Exposure to content spanning diverse industries and topics, from cloud computing, AI, retail and pharmaceuticals to aviation, semiconductors and real estate, and themes from ESG to macroeconomic updates
• Access to firsthand insights from industry experts, ranging from C-level executives at multinational corporations to employees of local start-ups
• Global exposure through cooperation with departments globally to deliver high-quality content in a fast-paced environment

• At least four years of professional experience in an editor, proofreader, copywriter or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• Familiarity with financial content as well as business and/or sector-specific terminology would be preferable. 

We ensure every team member is able to bring their best self to work as well as in their lives outside - take a look at our benefits:

How will you be rewarded? 

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience.
• Time Off: Benefit from 18 days of paid time off (PTO), 8 fixed holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 8 casual leaves. PTO increases with tenure.
• Learning & Development: Receive a personal development reimbursement yearly for customised learning programs. Additionally, a dedicated budget supports studies and job-related qualifications.
• Health & Well-being: Access private medical insurance, maternity benefits, and engage in various events promoting mental health.
• Life Cover: Automatically enrolled in Life Insurance cover from your date of hire, providing coverage 4x the annual CTC.
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options, Work from Anywhere program and flex days, offered at the company’s discretion and subject to annual review.
• Fun at Work: Unwind in our breakout area with games like foosball, Table Tennis, and PlayStation5.
• Snacks & Refreshments: Stay energised with daily snacks, tea, and coffee provided.
• CSR Days: Contribute to social responsibility with 2 CSR days annually – take time off to volunteer.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Third Bridge is proud to foster diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local laws.

The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the country they are applying. 

We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Third Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are not 100% sure if you are right for the role, please apply anyway and we will be happy to consider your application