Senior Editor & Fundraising Strategist
About The Position
The Guardian is seeking a senior editor & fundraising strategist to oversee all editorial elements of its US supporter program during a 6-month maternity leave. The Guardian is considered an industry leader in reader-supported journalism models, and its readers play a crucial role in funding its independent journalism through voluntary contributions. This role is for a writer and strategist who will help execute the US reader revenue program over the next 6-8 months, including the flagship year-end fundraising appeal. The individual will write compelling fundraising copy consistent with the Guardian’s editorial voice and values, organize and execute fundraising campaigns, analyze and understand giving patterns and trends, and share data with the wider newsroom. Collaboration with the US commercial reader revenue team, the UK-based global reader revenue team, and the US editorial team is expected. The role involves commissioning and editing fundraising copy from the Guardian’s global roster of reporters, editors, and opinion columnists, requiring editorial judgment and strong writing skills. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker and writer, able to make strategic, data-informed decisions, with exceptional project management and communication skills, and the ability to hit deadlines and work across geographies, disciplines, and departments. The ultimate goal is to deepen the relationship with US readers and grow the base of paying supporters.
Requirements
- Min 8 years experience working in an editorial capacity in a newsroom, and/or in digital fundraising or mission-driven digital campaigning or marketing
- Exceptional writing and editing skills
- Experience with cross-platform digital fundraising, including testing methods
- Experience working with senior stakeholders across an organization
- Creative thinker; ability to generate innovative ideas to connect with readers and grow our US supporter base
- Exceptional knowledge of the US media and political environment; strong understanding of journalism business models, growth strategy, reader revenue and audience engagement; familiarity with the Guardian brand and mission
- Highly collaborative person with exceptional project management and communication skills
- Ability to hit deadlines and work across geographies, disciplines and departments
Responsibilities
- Write compelling, effective fundraising messages across digital channels that connect to the news cycle and the Guardian’s mission and values
- Oversee the Guardian’s US email fundraising program
- Commission and edit fundraising copy from Guardian reporters, editors and opinion columnists
- Review copy produced by marketing teams to ensure it fits with the Guardian’s voice and values
- Help conceive of and run the Guardian’s year end fundraising campaign Oct-Dec
- Oversee and craft a messaging testing program across digital channels
- Identifying news-driven opportunities for driving and motivating reader support
Benefits
- 20 days of vacation leave in addition to 12 company holidays and 2 personal days
- Unlimited sick time
- Employee Assistance Programs
- 401(k) Match
- Subsidized healthcare coverage including medical, vision, and dental
- Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
- Generous parental leave with 100% pay
- Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible hybrid schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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