Editor and Content Manager

New America • Washington, DC

2d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

New America is seeking a talented Editor and Content Manager with a passion for storytelling to join its Central Communications team. Reporting to the Director of Editorial and Publications, they will work closely with New America’s subject-matter experts and fellows to translate their complex insights into crisp, compelling stories that engage our audiences. As a writer and editor deeply embedded in the organization, this role will identify and shape short-form content opportunities to advance our mission across multiple platforms, including The Thread, New America’s flagship digital magazine and newsletter. The ideal candidate is an avid reader with a keen eye for emerging trends. They are a thoughtful, mission-driven team player, excited by the opportunity to help expand New America’s reach and impact through bold narratives. This is a pivotal moment for New America and its broader digital storytelling efforts following the relaunch of our brand and website. The Editor and Content Manager role offers a dynamic opportunity to work among New America’s high-performing Central Communications team to help shape this next chapter and engage new audiences across multimedia platforms, including video and audio storytelling.

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;
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with content management systems, such as WordPress, is a plus;

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;
• Identify opportunities to repurpose written editorial content into compelling multimedia formats that extend reach across audio and video platforms.

Benefits

• health care, dental, and vision coverage
• a generous retirement plan
• paid time off
• observes all federal holidays
• an office-wide closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed