Rainforest

Editorial Manager

Rainforest

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Brooklyn • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 per year

About the role

  • The Editorial Manager is RFUS’s lead writer and editor, responsible for shaping how the organization communicates its mission and impact.
  • This role leads the messaging strategy in support of RFUS’s 2030 strategy and goals.
  • Translate organizational strategy, program work, and impact into compelling content and stories that drive fundraising, engagement, and visibility.
  • Manage RFUS editorial calendar and production timelines.
  • Lead the development, editorial review, and fact-checking of high-impact content.
  • Ensure consistency in message, tone, and branding in outgoing communications across all platforms.
  • Lead website content strategy and implementation in collaboration with the Digital Communications Manager.
  • Collaborate with the Programs team and Communications team to develop compelling narratives and stories.
  • Collaborate with the Fundraising team to develop key messaging and storytelling for fundraising campaigns.
  • Lead media relations and serve as a key spokesperson for RFUS.
  • Co-lead the development and execution of RFUS’s annual communication strategy in support of our 2030 goals.
  • Manage any assigned budget and collaborate in the development of the annual department budget.
  • Regularly track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and inform future decisions.

Requirements

  • Exceptional English writing and editing abilities, including writing clearly, concisely, and effectively in various formats (e.g., press releases, social media, formal reports, feature stories).
  • Ability to translate strategy and programs into inspiring, donor-centered stories.
  • Knowledge of common style guides (e.g., AP or Chicago Manual of Style) is required.
  • Fluency in Spanish is required, and Portuguese is a plus.
  • Highly developed project management and organizational skills to work on multiple projects and campaigns simultaneously.
  • Significant experience in communications campaigns and marketing is needed.
  • Experience working with communications tools, social media platforms, data analysis tools, and digital marketing strategies for engaging audiences.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills and proven track record of successful collaboration with internal staff and external stakeholders, partners, and media.
  • Cultural competency and commitment to working respectfully with Indigenous partners and multicultural teams.
  • Experience in media relations or journalism, environmental policy, advocacy, political campaigning, international development, non-profit communications, or other relevant fields is preferred.
  • Formal studies in communications, journalism, international affairs, human rights, environmental science, sustainable development, marketing, or advertising (or other relevant fields) are preferred.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision: We pay 100% of the employee and dependents' health, dental, and vision benefits premiums
  • 401(k) retirement plan access
  • Generous time off through vacation, sick and personal leave, holidays, summer Fridays, and an extended winter break office closure
  • Life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program
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Soft Skills
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