NRDC is the one nation’s most effective environmental action groups, combining the grassroots power of 1.4 million members and online activists with nearly 500 lawyers, scientists and other professionals on our staff. Since its founding in 1970, NRDC’s staff has helped write some of America’s bedrock environmental laws and many of their implementing regulations. Over the decades, NRDC litigation to ensure compliance with environmental laws and the organization’s coalition-building and advocacy has played a major role in protecting environmental health, natural resources and the quality of life for residents in communities around the nation and beyond. Today, our staff work out of offices in New York;, Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Bozeman (MO); and Beijing.
The NRDC Communications Department seeks a skilled associate managing editor to organize and maintain workflow across multiple digital platforms and help oversee a writing pool of editorial freelancers. The AME will share responsibility for trafficking and editing NRDC editorial content and for recruiting and assigning writers to a variety of projects for NRDC program staff, such as drafting speeches, columns, op-eds, social media messaging, and other B-to-B and B-to-C content. The AME will also be responsible for copy editing and overseeing fact checking of graphics, video scripts, social media messaging, and a wide range of other editorial content.
This is a full-time position with benefits based in NRDC’s New York headquarters, although candidates may be able to work remotely at least some days per week if preferred.
Responsibilities:
Tracking and managing schedules and deadlines to ensure efficient content flow through the editorial process.
Receiving, assigning, and tracking editorial changes.
Communicating changes and liaising with departments (edit, art, photo, production, media, programs, etc.) as needed.
Prioritizing assignments for staff and freelance writers.
Assigning work and keeping projects on deadline.
Reading, copyediting, and cleaning up copy after each editorial step.
Coordinating freelance fact checkers and copyeditors.
Stepping in for managing editor to fulfill duties as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, or English preferred.
3+ years of relevant editorial/managing experience at a publication, print or online.
Strong writing, editing, grammar, spelling, and communication skills.
Understanding of the writing and editorial process.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in your work.
Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style.
Excellent project management skills.
Flexibility to find quick solutions and problem-solve.
Self-motivated and possessing the ability to meet aggressive production deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently as well as collaborate freely with coworkers.
Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and follow up independently to meet deadlines
Working knowledge of InCopy and InDesign. Photoshop a plus.
NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.
How to apply
To apply, please visit our website at www.nrdc.org/jobs, create a profile and upload your resume and cover letter. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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