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Harry - 
Editorial Manager

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Undertake meetings, off-the-record discussions with key business leaders in each country that I am posted to. I then work with a team of analysts to write up comprehensive analysis on a number of sectors in each country's economy.

Typical day

There is no typical day at Oxford Business Group, however much of my day involves doing a number of meetings with key movers of the economy, having off-the-record discussions about a number of topics involving economics, politics and society.

Sometimes a day involves participating in conferences and listening to talks from both national and international actors. Undertaking market research and understanding the dynamics of the market is obviously a constant task. Constantly planning and evaluating our editorial strategy, chasing interviewees, preparing questions and writing up analysis.

What do I enjoy about my job?

Getting to meet the most important decision makers in each country I visit, from the Head of State to private sector actors, you get paid to learn in a very detailed way about the ins and outs of each economy.

Challenging aspects

The hours and the responsibility that comes with producing such a comprehensive report on so many aspects of a country.

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

The most important skill of mine that I use is my ability to speak Spanish.


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

MSc International Development (University of Amsterdam) - (2014)
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) - Vienna - (2014-2015)

Where do I see myself in the future?

Perhaps working in a think tank or foreign missions in the UK or abroad.



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Last updated: 23 Jun 2017