Head of Content Strategy, Communications

Animal Legal Defense Fund

Head of Content Strategy at Animal Legal Defense Fund leading editorial content and brand messaging. Collaborating with teams to advance organizational mission through strategic content management and development.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $139,209 - $153,863 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

WordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, enhance, and enforce ALDF’s brand, providing consistent organizational voice and messaging across all content
Develop and execute a comprehensive editorial strategy that aligns with organizational priorities and campaigns and expands reach and impact
Define content goals, voice, tone, and messaging guidelines
Identify storytelling opportunities that elevate the organization’s impact and thought leadership
Manage editorial calendar across digital, print, and multimedia platforms
Develop message frameworks for large bodies of institutional work
Uphold editorial standards, fact-checking, and ethical storytelling practices
Oversee creation of digital and printed content including articles, reports, blog posts, newsletters, digital advertising, and social media copy, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in all content
Craft primary messaging and storytelling pieces for the organization
Oversee efficient production systems, including publishing workflows, timelines, and quality control processes
Edit and approve content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with brand standards
Translate complex policy, research, or programmatic work into engaging narratives
Lead, mentor and manage a team of content writing, digital, and social media staff
Provide editorial guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities
Collaborate cross-functionally with program, advocacy, fundraising, and marketing teams, ensuring relevant parties are engaged in strategy and review content for approval
Manage the relationship with external contributors, design consultants, vendors, and agencies as needed
Ensure all content is approved by program directors, communications director, and executive director, as needed
Oversee CMS (e.g., WordPress), content distribution channels, and the design of user journey and experience through those channels
Supervise and help optimize digital advertising strategy and execution
Oversee work to optimize for AI, SEO, email, and social platforms
Guide, and help optimize content performance (web traffic, engagement, conversions), using insights to refine strategy and improve impact
Report on key metrics to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field is preferred
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of communications experience may be considered equivalent
5+ years of progressively responsible experience in a leadership position, driving editorial, journalism, or digital content strategy
3+ years experience managing a team of content writing, digital or social media staff
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strategic mindset and sound editorial judgment
Experience with development and implementation of editorial strategy, organizational messaging, and branding identity guidelines
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to set goals, prioritize tasks efficiently, manage editorial workflows, and implement new initiatives
Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Experience translating complex topics (policy, research, social issues) into accessible content
Audience development expertise
Proficiency with CMS platforms, analytics tools, and digital publishing best practices
Experience with multimedia content
Familiarity with nonprofit, advocacy, or mission-driven communications preferred
An understanding of and demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Animal Legal Defense Fund
The ability to travel periodically for staff meetings and retreats (estimated 1-3 trips annually)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care, dental, life and vision benefits (100% employer paid)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA)
192 hours of PTO
19 paid holidays
1-month paid sabbatical after 5 years of continuous employment
16 weeks of paid parental leave
401k plan with a maximum 5% employer contribution match after one year of employment
Alternative work schedules (at manager’s discretion)
One-time remote work allowance of $750
Annual professional development reimbursement of up to $1,000
Maintaining a healthy work/life balance is a core value for ALDF

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Hard Skills & Tools

Content StrategyEditorial StandardsFact-CheckingDigital Content CreationProject ManagementSEO OptimizationMultimedia Content DevelopmentAnalytics Tools ProficiencyBrand MessagingStorytelling

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrategic MindsetCollaboration SkillsOrganizational SkillsEditorial Judgment