Stand Together is a dynamic and mission-driven organization committed to driving positive social change and empowering individuals to overcome barriers. Join our team and be part of a collaborative community that values innovation, personal responsibility, and the power of bottom-up solutions. Together, we will create a society that fosters opportunity, dignity, and well-being for all.
Stand Together is seeking a Senior Editor to help us develop compelling content as part of our Creative team. The ideal candidate brings a wealth of experience in journalism, marketing, communications, publishing, or related fields. You will work with writers and editors across our philanthropic community. We are a principle-based organization that values entrepreneurial thinking, so you will be expected to bring fresh ideas to the content creation process. You will be a lynchpin in taking content from idea to execution and expected to do so with precision as well as grace.
Key Responsibilities
Using your creative writing background, craft and hone content that resonates with Stand Together's mission and values.
Manage the flow of content, ensuring expectations – and deadlines – are met. This includes our internal writers, as well as our network of freelancers.
Spearhead various writing, editing, and communication initiatives across our different channels. (website, social media, printed materials, presentations, blog posts, etc.)
Edit and/or write compelling copy that reflects Stand Together’s strategies, targeting an audience of top business leaders, philanthropists, and social entrepreneurs.
Using your background and experience, preemptively address challenges in the content creation process.
Required Qualifications
Is a masterful writer and communicator, adept at making intricate issues compelling and relatable.
Has 10 years of experience in writing, editing, and communications.
Consistently applies editorial guidelines to ensure content accuracy and consistency.
Has a keen interest and insight into Stand Together’s core issue areas.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating impeccable organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effortlessly.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Excellent writing skills; ability to write clearly and cleanly. Experience using a style guide.
An ability to take complex information and distill it for different audiences on various platforms. (web/blog copy; social media; email newsletters; etc.) using the appropriate tone and voice.
A collaborative attitude; an ability to take direction well all while having a self-motivated and entrepreneurial approach to content creation.