Editorial Content Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Editorial Content Manager based in United States.

The Editorial Content Manager will shape the content strategy and editorial direction across a leading digital articles platform and online magazine. This role combines strategic planning, hands-on writing and editing, publication management, and cross-functional collaboration. You will develop high-impact content that strengthens organizational priorities, engages diverse audiences, and reinforces industry authority. Working with internal experts, external contributors, freelancers, and global stakeholders, you will turn complex ideas into clear and compelling stories. You will use audience insights and performance data to continuously refine content strategy and improve engagement. The role also contributes to employee and executive communications, giving you a broad influence across both external and internal audiences. It is an ideal opportunity for a thoughtful, highly organized editorial professional who wants to connect strong storytelling with meaningful mission-driven work.

Accountabilities: Lead the editorial strategy, development, and publication of a digital magazine, ensuring content aligns with organizational priorities, audience needs, and industry trends.

Write, edit, and publish high-quality articles and features while maintaining consistent editorial standards, voice, tone, grammar, and style.

Source appropriate photography, graphics, and other visual assets to support digital content.

Develop the magazine's content strategy and identify opportunities to introduce new features, formats, and approaches that increase engagement.

Own and maintain the editorial calendar, coordinating contributors and ensuring content is delivered and published on schedule.

Identify, commission, and assign content that strengthens organizational voice, authority, and thought leadership.

Develop content highlighting the value of membership and key products, programs, and industry initiatives.

Manage freelance writers, editors, and internal contributors throughout the content development and review process.

Define and refine content marketing strategies for different website audiences, personas, and stages of the customer journey.

Lead editorial strategy around priority topics, collaborating with subject-matter experts and industry leaders to develop authoritative thought leadership and customer-focused content.

Edit and publish articles from internal and external contributors, ensuring alignment with organizational messaging, campaigns, and strategic priorities.

Use readership, engagement, and other performance metrics to evaluate content effectiveness and adjust editorial strategy accordingly.

Manage the scheduling and publication of online articles across relevant digital platforms.

Serve as editor and publisher of the monthly employee newsletter, ensuring clear, engaging, and timely internal communications.

Support the development and editing of executive communications when needed.

Collaborate with marketing, communications, product, membership, education, events, advocacy, policy, and other teams to develop integrated content initiatives.

Engage with members, regional colleagues, subject-matter experts, and industry professionals to gather insights and develop relevant, high-impact content.

Requirements

5–7 years of professional experience in writing, editing, communications, marketing, publications, project management, digital strategy, content strategy, or a related field.

Demonstrated experience managing publication workflows and coordinating multiple stakeholders and contributors.

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related discipline.

Excellent English grammar, writing, editing, and communication skills.

Strong knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style and professional editorial standards.

Experience with web publishing software and digital content management platforms.

Ability to quickly learn and accurately apply specialized terminology, industry concepts, and organizational style guidelines.

Demonstrated ability to use analytics and audience data to evaluate content performance and inform strategic decisions.

Strong creative thinking combined with exceptional attention to detail and editorial accuracy.

Curiosity, adaptability, and sound judgment, with the ability to ask the right questions and adjust direction when needed.

Ability to integrate organizational messaging naturally across different content formats and communication channels.

Strong understanding of audience needs, customer journeys, personas, and content relevance.

Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.

Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional and globally distributed environment.

Professional fluency in English.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, with final salary determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and employment status.

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

Professional development reimbursement to support continued learning and career growth.

Comprehensive healthcare coverage through Cigna, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.

Employer-paid healthcare premiums and a health reimbursement arrangement supporting eligible in-network medical expenses.

Generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays , 9 paid personal sick days , and 2–3 weeks of PTO depending on career level.

Full organizational closure for one week between Christmas and New Year's.

6 weeks of paid renewal leave after 7 years of continuous service.

Choice of working remotely or from Washington, DC.

Monday–Friday schedule, generally 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time .

Approximately 5% travel for local client engagement and industry events.

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful sustainability, environmental, and social impact initiatives.

Collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven working environment with opportunities for professional growth and ownership.

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