Responsibilities

• Own and operationalize Knight Foundation’s editorial calendar, establishing a reliable weekly planning cadence that stakeholders trust and a sustainable publishing rhythm across channels.
• Develop efficient workflows, including documented processes, templates and quality controls that reduce friction, increase speed and maintain high editorial standards.
• Write, edit and produce digital content, including website articles and features, email newsletters, and social media posts and assets.
• Design or refine graphics and layouts as needed, ensuring content is visually compelling and aligned with Knight's brand standards.
• Package and publish content across channels, adapting framing, format and length while maintaining brand standards and institutional voice.
• Partner with the Director, Marketing & Creative on design needs and brand alignment.
• Execute on a community management strategy with a focus on engagement and amplification of grantees.
• Develop and execute distribution plans for individual content items, including posting schedules, cross-channel repurposing and basic SEO and newsletter optimization.
• Track performance data, identify patterns and synthesize findings into actionable insights that improve audience engagement and email and social performance.
• Source, brief and manage freelancers and vendors, ensuring they meet editorial standards, deadlines, brand guidelines and budget expectations.

Requirements

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with demonstrated experience producing digital-first storytelling.
• Strong editorial judgment and fluency in platform-native storytelling, particularly on LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Proven ability to operate an editorial calendar and manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Experience managing social media accounts for high-profile brands, organizations or public figures.
• Comfort using analytics tools and translating performance data into clear recommendations for improvements.
• Experience managing freelancers and vendors, including clear briefing, scoping and quality control.
• Familiarity with mission-driven organizations, philanthropy or civic impact storytelling.

Benefits

• competitive pay and a generous benefits package