Associate Director of Editorial / Senior Editor.

Accountabilities

• Own and execute the editorial calendar for member publications, newsletters, articles, and website content.

• Manage the complete editorial workflow, from content planning and submission through editing, quality assurance, and publication.

• Oversee content cleanup and migration in preparation for a new website launch, maintaining consistency and editorial standards.

• Coordinate article submissions and collaborate with committee staff advisers to ensure content quality and relevance.

• Develop and execute media relations initiatives, including pitching stories, preparing press releases, and building relationships with journalists covering higher education, employment, workforce development, and business.

• Secure media coverage that strengthens organizational visibility and establishes thought leadership beyond existing audiences.

• Support issues and reputation management and oversee press release distribution through platforms such as Cision.

• Write and edit a wide range of materials, including news releases, feature articles, op-eds, reports, website copy, and Federal Updates.

• Translate research, data, and career readiness expertise into clear, engaging stories for employers, higher education leaders, policymakers, students, families, members, and the media.

• Ghostwrite communications for senior executives, including the CEO and COO, while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

• Prioritize content that engages employer audiences and supports strategic growth.

• Supervise, mentor, and provide editorial direction to the Senior Editor, fostering strong collaboration and consistent standards.

• Partner with the Director of Thought Leadership and Career Readiness and cross-functional teams to shape and deliver editorial and communications strategy.

• Use AI tools responsibly to support content development while ensuring original and final writing remains human-led.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of progressive professional experience in writing, editing, public relations, or media relations.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across press materials, news releases, op-eds, feature articles, reports, and content for business and non-specialist audiences.

• Demonstrated success securing media coverage, supported by examples of placements, pitches, and press materials developed.

• Ability to transform research findings and complex data into clear, compelling narratives that reach broad audiences.

• Experience managing editorial calendars, workflows, content production, and publication schedules.

• Excellent writing, editing, grammar, and proofreading skills, with strong command of AP style or a comparable editorial standard.

• Experience managing website content and familiarity with content management systems (CMS).

• Proficiency in using AI as an assistive content tool, with a clear understanding of ethical use and the importance of human authorship.

• A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience in an association, higher education, nonprofit, or workforce development environment is strongly preferred.

• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

• Established relationships with journalists covering higher education, workforce development, or business are preferred.

Benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $85,000 to $100,000.

• Fully remote work environment.

• A 37.5-hour workweek.

• Generous paid time off and vacation time.

• Paid holidays, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and the week between Christmas and New Year's.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no employee premiums for individual coverage and affordable rates for family coverage.

• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Employer-provided life insurance equal to twice the employee's annual salary.

• Annual professional development allowance.

• A collaborative work environment that values innovation, excellence, and inclusive practices.