Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Director of Editorial and Publications, support and execute on New America’s short-form content strategy—including for The Thread—ensuring our published content amplifies our mission, spotlights diverse and emerging voices, and resonates beyond traditional policy circles;
• Review, edit, and produce articles and priority short-form content with an eye toward clarity, consistency, and maximum impact;
• Build and maintain a robust editorial calendar that balances timely content with evergreen narratives;
• Write and develop copy for monthly Thread newsletter issues;
• Serve as a trusted editorial partner to New America’s subject-matter experts and fellows—helping them elevate their work into compelling content;
• Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager to analyze newsletter performance metrics to translate insights into content strategy that grows subscribers and deepens reader engagement;
• Work cross-functionally with email marketing, social media, and design colleagues to amplify reach;
• Provide editorial and production support for select high-priority multimedia projects, including podcasts and social media videos;
• Collaborate with studio, communications, and editorial teams to help shape storytelling approaches for one to two podcasts per year;
• Review scripts, interview questions, and narrative briefs for tone alignment, accuracy, and audience impact;

Requirements

• 5+ years of editorial or content-focused work, ideally in a newsroom, publication, or mission-driven organization
• Proven track record of analyzing audience trends and translating data into strategy
• Superb writing and editing skills, with a sharp eye for clarity, tone, and story structure
• Strong project management skills—adept at managing project timelines, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and meeting tight deadlines
• Collaborative spirit and excellent communication across functions and seniority levels
• Experience with content management systems, such as WordPress, is a plus
• Proactive, resourceful, and self-motivated
• A commitment to ethical, inclusive storytelling and elevating voices on the margins
• Genuinely energized by New America’s mission and the opportunity to grow our audiences and impact

Benefits

• New America offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes health care, dental, and vision coverage; a generous retirement plan; paid time off; observes all federal holidays; and an office-wide closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.