Editor and Content Manager, Central Communications

Responsibilities

• Editorial Strategy and Curation – 75%
• - 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; and
• - Work cross-functionally with email marketing, social media, and design colleagues to amplify reach.
• Multimedia Narrative Storytelling Support – 25%
• - Provide editorial and production support for select high-priority multimedia projects, including podcasts and social media videos;

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

• 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.