Audience Editor

Accountabilities:: Edit and refine written content for specific audiences and channels, including email, SMS, social media, GEO, and SEO. Translate audience research, message testing, market research, and internal data analysis into practical editorial guidance. Ensure content is accurate, timely, engaging, and aligned with organizational messaging and audience needs. Monitor and analyze channel performance to identify effective content and opportunities for optimization. Develop, execute, and evaluate content tests to improve performance against team and departmental goals. Explore and shape new content formats for emerging platforms and communication channels. Supervise two staff writers, providing clear direction, editorial guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback. Support writers in applying audience research insights, strengthening their writing, and developing their professional skills. Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative team environment grounded in organizational values. Oversee relevant personnel, administrative, and budget responsibilities for direct reports, ensuring compliance with organizational policies. Pursue ongoing professional development and contribute to a culture of learning and knowledge-sharing. Requirements: At least 7 years of professional writing and editing experience in a fast-paced environment. Previous people-management experience, including the ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team. At least 2 years in a dedicated editing role, with demonstrated experience coaching writers and content producers. Experience creating content for digital channels, particularly social media, digital advertising, and/or email. Proven ability to produce written content that measurably supports audience development and engagement goals. Experience using audience analytics, particularly Google Analytics, to identify insights and improve content performance. Strong understanding of message guides and the ability to maintain consistent, disciplined messaging. Familiarity with fact-checking principles and the ability to research complex, fast-moving topics efficiently. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to provide honest, constructive, and respectful feedback. Emotional intelligence and cultural competence, with experience leading diverse teams and supporting professional growth through mentorship. Demonstrated commitment to values of justice, excellence, inclusion, and partnership. Ability to balance strategic editorial work with hands-on editing, coaching, and changing priorities. Benefits: Competitive annual salary based on experience and work location: San Francisco, CA and New York, NY: $107,500–$119,400 Seattle, WA; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; and Los Angeles, CA: $102,200–$113,500 Denver, CO: $96,800–$107,500 New Orleans, LA: $91,400–$101,500 Other locations in the continental United States: $91,400–$113,500 , depending on location. Full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week. Remote work available anywhere in the continental United States. Hybrid work option in San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, New Orleans, Washington, DC, or New York City. Comprehensive benefits package. Casual and congenial work environment. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.