SENIOR EDITOR

Who you are
Join our Engagement and Editorial team, who publish the inspirational global home furnishing solutions you see in IKEA stores around the world on Common Retail Solutions.
We’re searching for a Senior Editor, to lead the way in forward-thinking and user-centric internal communication experiences. Your passion for communication is infectious, igniting inspiration in people around you.
You thrive on change, testing and trying new ideas in an agile way to meet the evolving demands of the retail sector. A natural leader and collaborator, who sees the big picture, plans like a pro, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and dive into the details of editing publications.
You'll have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally, make an impact on thousands of monthly users, and contribute to the success of the IKEA Brand.
If you're passionate about connecting the dots, engaging co-workers all over the world, and shaping inspirational content, this role is perfect for you!
What makes you a great fit?
• Strong leadership skills, making sound judgments and timely decisions.
• Ability to lead by example in order to inspire and ensure consistent, high-quality communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, building relationships and fostering effective collaboration at all levels of the organisation.
• Agile, adaptable and thrive in high-pressure situations, employing a proactive, problem-solving attitude.
• Exceptional project management and resource planning skills, capable of meeting multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills in English, with a meticulous attention to detail.
• User-centric mindset with a passion for breaking down complex information into clear and concise messages.
• Ability to develop persuasive and engaging communication tailored to diverse audiences.
• Digital literacy with the ability to learn new programs, apps and systems with speed.
Qualifications:
• With at least 5 years of experience in cross-functional collaborations within communication or publishing, you're ready to hit the ground running.
• You've undergone advanced training in communication, publishing, marketing, or an equivalent field.
• Proven track record of project management and resource planning.
• Bonus points if you have knowledge of the IKEA Brand, culture and values, ways of working, IKEA Brand identity and tone of voice, as well as a passion for home furnishing and retail design.
Your responsibilities
• Lead the editorial workplan and publishing process, securing resource allocation to meet the commercial editorial needs in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Lead the quality and efficiency of publications across all Common Retail Solutions channels, by defining and safeguarding consistent use of communication best practices to meet the Inter IKEA Systems written communication standards and IKEA tone of voice.
• Enhance the user experience with clear communication that simplifies and connects the dots, and user-friendly navigation for improved ease of use and discoverability.
• Edit, proofread and publish projects on our internal websites using dedicated content management systems.
• Develop a user-centric editorial strategy based on insights and performance data, collaborating with the Engagement and Editorial Manager and Editorial team.
• Lead the evaluation of how Common Retail Solutions channels perform to provide valuable insights for continuous improvement.
• Support stakeholders with communication and engagement best practices
This position is based in Malmö, Sweden, and reports to the Engagement and Editorial Manager.
About this work area
The Market Support mission is to enable extraordinary growth by supporting the markets in a new era of meeting the customer. We will empower the countries to realise a simple, unique and seamless meeting. We will provide our markets with economy of scale and exceptional quality in common solutions for all. We will organise for efficiency and effectiveness.
Questions and support? Let's connect!
If you're a natural leader with a grasp of the big picture and the small details, as well as a passion for enhancing internal communication through inspiring publication, we can’t wait to meet you! Join our team and help shape the way we inspire and connect our global co-workers. Submit your application today and embark on an exciting journey with us.