Senior Editor & Content Strategist

New York University•New York, NY

33d•$120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Tech & Society Lab at NYU Stern, in collaboration with The Anxious Generation Project, seeks a Senior Editor & Content Strategist. This position sits at the intersection of research, media, and public engagement - shaping how The Anxious Generation communicates its ideas to the world and influences the broader cultural conversation on youth, technology, and mental health. The position offers a unique opportunity to translate cutting-edge social science into accessible, actionable public dialogue and to help steer a movement that seeks to restore play-based childhood and rebalance kids' relationship with technology. The Senior Editor & Content Strategist will lead the smooth, strategic, and high-impact execution of the Anxious Generation Campaign's editorial mission. They will craft compelling narratives, oversee editorial planning, and manage a fast-moving portfolio of public-facing content across multiple platforms. They will partner with leadership to define editorial priorities and long-term writing goals. The Senior Editor & Content Strategist will develop and manage a comprehensive content roadmap that integrates research outputs, media opportunities, newsletters, and key moments across culture and policy and partner with our Chief Researcher to shape the overall writing approach. They will ensure cohesive messaging and tone across all channels and lead digital communications across internal teams. They will draft high-impact op-eds, essays, and public statements on behalf of The Anxious Generation's leadership, and write and edit grant proposals, donor reports, and strategic appeals.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Master's degree preferred)
7+ years of related experience in journalism, editorial strategy, communications, campaigns or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Proven excellence in writing and editing for public audiences is essential
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute cross-platform editorial strategies along with strong organizational and project management skills are also essential.
Experience translating complex academic research into accessible public content is needed
Collaborative and diplomatic communicator, capable of building trust across academic, media, and advocacy communities.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in education, psychology, youth development, or digital policy
Experience ghostwriting for senior figures is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the smooth, strategic, and high-impact execution of the Anxious Generation Campaign's editorial mission.
Craft compelling narratives.
Oversee editorial planning.
Manage a fast-moving portfolio of public-facing content across multiple platforms.
Partner with leadership to define editorial priorities and long-term writing goals.
Develop and manage a comprehensive content roadmap that integrates research outputs, media opportunities, newsletters, and key moments across culture and policy.
Partner with our Chief Researcher to shape the overall writing approach.
Ensure cohesive messaging and tone across all channels and lead digital communications across internal teams.
Draft high-impact op-eds, essays, and public statements on behalf of The Anxious Generation's leadership.
Write and edit grant proposals, donor reports, and strategic appeals.