Writing Team Director

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Editorial Oversight
• Manage a team of writers and editors responsible for producing marketing content for all SFLA departments.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Director to assign editors and set due dates, taking into account team availability, PTO, and travel schedules.
• Conduct first-round edits and return drafts to writers with clear feedback.
• Score each writer’s submissions using AI tools and maintain performance records for annual reviews.
• Do final review on all content coming out of the writing team to ensure editorial standards are being met and upheld.
• Content Standards & Resources
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Lexicon and Style Guide tailored to SFLA’s voice and mission.
• Update both monthly for the first year, then quarterly.
• Ensure both documents are optimized for use with Copilot and accessible to all team members.
• Upload and configure the Lexicon and Style Guide in Copilot as universal reference documents.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Candidates must have knowledge of grammar rules and utilize the oxford comma.
• 5+ years of experience in writing, editing, or content management, preferably in a nonprofit or advocacy setting.
• Proven experience managing creative teams and editorial workflows.
• Strong understanding of AI tools for content creation and editing.
• Self-motivation in learning and problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Passion for the pro-life mission and alignment with the values of Students for Life.

Preferred

• Knowledge of politics and political vernacular that can be easily translated into written text.
• Teachable and adaptable to evolving tools, platforms, and editorial standards.
• A self-motivated, organized team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive, proactive communicator with a strong sense of ownership.
• Candidates must be self-motivated and a good problem solver, have an entrepreneurial spirit, be an expert multi-tasker, maintain confidentiality.