Senior Manager, Web Editorial & Writing

Center for Reproductive Rights • New York, NY

32d • $113,730 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global human rights organization dedicated to ensuring reproductive rights are protected as fundamental human rights worldwide. With offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., Nairobi, Kenya, Bogota, Colombia, and Geneva, Switzerland, the Center is a non-profit, non-partisan organization actively changing law and policy across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the United States. Our team of over 270 diverse professionals is committed to advancing the Center’s human rights mission through impactful litigation, legal policy, and advocacy. This dedication has fueled the Center's significant growth, leading to an operating budget exceeding $60 million and earning the respect of law firms globally. Our extensive global pro bono network comprises over 3,000 lawyers across 6 continents, 88 countries, and 140+ law firms, with law firms contributing over $35 million USD in pro bono legal services last year. The Center's Strategic Plan sets an ambitious goal: by 2030, half the world's population will benefit from stronger reproductive rights protections than in 2020. Since our founding in 1992, the Center has fundamentally reshaped the understanding and application of reproductive rights by courts, governments, and human rights bodies worldwide, addressing issues such as maternal health, abortion, assisted reproduction, and adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights. We have achieved landmark victories in national courts, before UN Committees, and in regional human rights bodies, and have spearheaded the development of historic, proactive legislation advancing robust reproductive rights protections. Furthermore, we have built the legal capacity of women's rights advocates in over 65 countries and continue to expand this reach. The Senior Manager, Web Editorial and Writing will serve as a 'player/coach,' leading the website team, guiding web content strategy, creating content, and advising on overall organizational messaging. The ideal candidate is a strategic, solutions-oriented problem solver with exceptional writing, messaging, proofreading, and fact-checking skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a thoughtful people manager with a proven ability to build and manage editorial calendars and foster cross-departmental relationships. The position is based in the Center’s New York City office, operating under a hybrid model with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote work.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including 6+ years of experience managing aspects of the web editorial presence for high-profile organizations or brands.
• Nonprofit and/or issue campaign experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding proofing and editing abilities.
• Ability to translate complex legal and policy issues into accessible, compelling content for lay audiences.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, successfully manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment with rigorous standards.
• Proficiency with WordPress or other web platforms.
• Proven track record as a dependable, supportive people manager.
• Fluency with web performance data; Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions to optimize future content and campaigns.
• High comfort level with soliciting feedback from multiple stakeholders and incorporating it into your work.
• Ability to travel.
• A resilient, solutions-oriented mindset.
• A fierce conviction that reproductive rights are human rights.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in reproductive rights and health is a plus

Responsibilities

• Guide the Center’s web editorial and content strategy, and lead the web team to create digestible, accurate content that advances the Center’s mission, values, and key priorities.
• Authors high-impact, engaging content that supports the Center’s strategy and goals.
• Manage the factchecking and approvals process across departments for all web content.
• Approve all web content before it is published on the site.
• Measure impact. Work with the digital team to analyze performance data and use your learnings to optimize future editorial and content.
• Actively investigate ways to improve and monitor AEO, SEO and engagement.
• Advise on and apply message research and brand awareness tracking.
• Lead rapid response efforts on the website with guidance from the Director of Strategic Communications.
• Assist as needed the Digital Director as they liase with external developers to troubleshoot technical issues on the site and to create custom web products when needed.
• Maintain fluency in digital content best practices and stay abreast of emerging trends.
• Build and maintain strong cross-departmental relationships that enable the web team to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the globe.
• Create a supportive team culture, and provide thoughtful, hands-on management and coaching to direct reports.
• Assist with other strategy team and communications department responsibilities as needed.
• Other writing and editorial duties as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plan with no in-network deductible and best-in-class reproductive healthcare coverage, including infertility.
• Dental and Vision coverage.
• Resources to help prevent and recover from burnout through different programs that enable mental, physical, and community well-being.
• Generous leave, including paid parental leave, personal days, vacation, and sick leave.
• Closed the last week of December to allow staff to spend winter holiday time with their loved ones.
• After the first year of employment, the Center will contribute 7.5% of your annual salary to a 401(k) (applicable only in US and Kenya).

What This Job Offers

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