Assoiate Director of Editorial / Senior Editor

MyHR Partner, Inc • Bethlehem, PA

9d • $85,000 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is hiring a remote Associate Director of Editorial / Senior Editor for its newly formed Thought Leadership and Career Readiness department. The role owns NACE’s editorial voice and leads content and public relations strategy, helping establish NACE as a leading source on college-to-career readiness. The position reports to the Director of Thought Leadership and Career Readiness, manages one direct report (the Senior Editor), and works closely with research, marketing, events, and executive leadership.

The role oversees editorial planning and production for member-facing publications and digital content, media relations and press coverage, and writing and editing for audiences including employers, higher education leaders, policymakers, students, families, and the media. It also translates NACE research and data into accessible content, contributes to reputation management, and supports strategic communications and organizational priorities. This is a full-time, 100% remote position with a 37.5-hour workweek.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of progressive experience in professional writing, editing, and public relations or media relations.
• A portfolio demonstrating a range of work, including press materials, news releases, op-eds, feature articles, reports, and content for non-expert and business audiences.
• Proven success earning media coverage, with examples of placements and developed press materials.
• Ability to translate research and data into clear, compelling stories for broad audiences.
• Editorial management experience, including content calendars, editorial workflows, and production oversight.
• Strong command of AP style or similar, grammar, and proofreading.
• Experience managing website content and familiarity with CMS platforms.
• Competency using AI as an assistive tool in content creation and understanding of ethical use; NACE specifies that original and final writing are human, with AI supporting the process in between.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an association, higher education, nonprofit, or workforce development setting.
• Supervisory experience.
• Established media contacts in higher education, workforce, or business press.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the editorial calendar for member-facing publications, newsletters, articles, and web content.
• Manage the editorial workflow from ideation through publication in partnership with the Senior Editor and cross-functional teams.
• Lead content cleanup and migration efforts ahead of the new website launch.
• Manage article submissions, coordinate with committee staff advisers, and maintain publication quality standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets covering higher education, workforce, employment, and business.
• Pitch stories, draft press releases, and secure media coverage to position NACE as a thought leader beyond its existing community.
• Support issues and reputation management as needed.
• Manage press release distribution through platforms such as Cision.
• Translate NACE research, data, and career readiness expertise into compelling content for members, employers, higher education leaders, policymakers, students, families, and the media.
• Write and edit news releases, feature articles, op-eds, reports, web copy, and the Federal Update.
• Ghostwrite for the CEO, COO, and other NACE leaders as needed.
• Write with particular attention to engaging the employer audience.
• Supervise, coach, and provide editorial direction to the Senior Editor.
• Collaborate with marketing, research, events, and executive leadership to align content with organizational priorities.
• Partner with the Director of Thought Leadership and Career Readiness on vision, strategy, and execution.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $85,000–$100,000 per year.
• Generous paid time off and vacation time.
• Paid holidays, including MLK Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, with no premium for employee-only coverage and reasonable rates for family coverage.
• Company-provided short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-provided life insurance equal to two times annual salary.
• Annual professional development allotment.
• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior