Audience Editor

Earthjustice•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Earthjustice is a national environmental law organization whose Communications department partners with teams across the organization to support its mission. The Audience Editor ensures written communications are tailored effectively to specific audiences and platforms. This supervisory role oversees two writers on the Editorial team and coaches colleagues across Communications on meeting audience needs using audience research and performance data. The position is full-time at 37.5 hours per week and may be hybrid in San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., or New York City, or remote anywhere in the continental United States. The role is divided approximately among editing (30%), content strategy (30%), and management and coaching (40%). The Audience Editor edits and adapts content for channels such as email, SMS, social media, and GEO/SEO; translates audience research and data into practical guidance; analyzes channel performance and tests improvements; and develops formats for emerging platforms. The editor supervises and develops two staff writers, provides direction and feedback, and supports a respectful, inclusive, collaborative team environment. The role also includes relevant administrative, budgeting, and personnel management for direct reports, as well as ongoing professional development and knowledge sharing. Percentage allocations are guidelines, and other duties may be assigned. Earthjustice offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a casual, congenial work environment. Salary depends on work location and experience. The annual range is $107,500–$119,400 in San Francisco and New York; $102,200–$113,500 in Seattle, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Los Angeles; $96,800–$107,500 in Denver; and $91,400–$101,500 in New Orleans. Other continental U.S. locations have ranges that vary by location between $91,400 and $113,500. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and three samples of published writing they primarily wrote or edited. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled; incomplete applications will not be considered.

Requirements

At least 7 years of writing and editing experience in a professional, fast-paced environment.
Management experience.
At least 2 years in a defined editing role, with strong experience coaching writers and producers.
Experience producing on-channel content primarily for social media, digital advertising, and/or email teams.
Demonstrated ability to produce writing that quantifiably advances audience development goals.
Experience gathering audience analytics, particularly in Google Analytics, and drawing actionable lessons from data to improve written content.
Fluency working with message guides and producing content with message discipline.
Familiarity with fact-checking principles and ability to research and quickly get up to speed on fast-moving, complex topics.
Ability to collaborate with staff to meet shared cross-team goals and give honest, constructive, respectful feedback.
Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.
Skill in leading diverse teams with emotional intelligence and cultural competence, fostering growth through mentorship, effective communication, and constructive feedback, and hiring and developing team talent to align with organizational needs.

Responsibilities

Edit content and tailor it to target audiences and channels, including email, SMS, social media, and GEO/SEO.
Translate audience data from message testing, market research, and in-house analysis into usable guidance for writers and editors.
Produce accurate, high-quality, timely work amid changing news, technology, politics, and law; adapt to rapid-response needs and pivot strategies when necessary.
Review and analyze channel data to determine which content moves audiences and what can be optimized.
Propose, execute, and analyze tests to improve content performance against team and departmental goals.
Shape content formats for emerging platforms and mediums.
Supervise two staff writers and coach them on using audience research insights to tailor content and improve their writing.
Foster a respectful, inclusive, collaborative work environment through clear direction and feedback, and promote learning among team members.
Oversee relevant administrative, budgeting, and personnel management for direct reports while ensuring organizational policies and standards are met.
Pursue professional development and contribute to a culture of learning by building skills and sharing knowledge.