Editorial Communications Manager

Founders Pledge

Editorial Communications Manager shaping Founders Pledge's communication externally. Editing, writing, and leading content planning for impactful social impact initiatives.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit and refine a wide range of materials, including reports, blogs, newsletters, op-eds, speeches, donor materials, web copy, and reactive communications
Maintain and evolve our editorial standards, voice, and tone of voice guidance across all communications outputs
Manage the communications calendar, coordinating content planning, launches, and key organizational moments across teams
Identify and develop compelling stories, narratives, and thought leadership opportunities that advance our strategic communications goals
Partner with the Director of Communications on earned media, developing press statements, talking points, op-eds, and briefing documents
Build scalable editorial processes and quality-control systems across the Communications function

Requirements

What you’ll need

Exceptional editing and writing skills, with strong attention to detail and editorial judgment
The ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling, and audience-aware communications
Experience managing communications projects, deadlines, and multiple stakeholders simultaneously
A strong understanding of messaging, storytelling, and external-facing communications
Experience supporting earned media, thought leadership, or media-facing materials such as op-eds, press statements, or briefing documents
Experience managing editorial or content calendars and communications planning processes
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

editingwritingcontent planningstorytellingmedia relationsproject managementquality controlcommunications strategynarrative developmentaudience awareness

Soft Skills

attention to detaileditorial judgmentcollaborationcross-functional teamworktime managementcommunicationadaptabilitystrategic thinkingcreativityproblem-solving