Editor and Content Manager

New America is seeking a talented Editor and Content Manager with a passion for storytelling to join its Central Communications team. Reporting to the Director of Editorial and Publications, they will work closely with New America's subject‑matter experts and fellows to translate their complex insights into crisp, compelling stories that engage our audiences.
As a writer and editor deeply embedded in the organization, this role will identify and shape short‑form content opportunities to advance our mission across multiple platforms, including The Thread, New America's flagship digital magazine and newsletter.
Responsibilities

Editorial Strategy and Curation (75%)

Working closely with the Director of Editorial and Publications, support and execute on New America's short‑form content strategy—including for The Thread—ensuring our published content amplifies our mission, spotlights diverse and emerging voices, and resonates beyond traditional policy circles.
Review, edit, and produce articles and priority short‑form content with an eye toward clarity, consistency, and maximum impact.
Build and maintain a robust editorial calendar that balances timely content with evergreen narratives.
Write and develop copy for monthly Thread newsletter issues.
Serve as a trusted editorial partner to New America's subject‑matter experts and fellows—helping them elevate their work into compelling content.
Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager to analyze newsletter performance metrics to translate insights into content strategy that grows subscribers and deepens reader engagement.
Work cross‑functionally with email marketing, social media, and design colleagues to amplify reach.
Multimedia Narrative Storytelling Support (25%)

Provide editorial and production support for select high‑priority multimedia projects, including podcasts and social media videos.
Collaborate with studio, communications, and editorial teams to help shape storytelling approaches for one to two podcasts per year.
Review scripts, interview questions, and narrative briefs for tone alignment, accuracy, and audience impact.
Identify opportunities to repurpose written editorial content into compelling multimedia formats that extend reach across audio and video platforms.
Qualifications

5+ years of editorial or content‑focused work, ideally in a newsroom, publication, or mission‑driven organization.
Proven track record of analyzing audience trends and translating data into strategy.
Superb writing and editing skills, with a sharp eye for clarity, tone, and story structure.
Strong project management skills—adept at managing project timelines, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and meeting tight deadlines.
Collaborative spirit and excellent communication across functions and seniority levels.
Experience with content management systems, such as WordPress, is a plus.
Proactive, resourceful, and self‑motivated.
A commitment to ethical, inclusive storytelling and elevating voices on the margins.
Genuinely energized by New America's mission and the opportunity to grow our audiences and impact.
Location and Compensation

Location:

This position will be based in Washington, DC, on a hybrid schedule, with ideally two in‑office days per week.
Salary:

The annual salary will be between $80,000 -- $90,000, depending on experience.
Benefits:

Includes health care, dental, and vision coverage; a generous retirement plan; paid time off; and an office‑wide closure between Christmas and New Year's Day.
How to Apply

Submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing or editing samples. Applicants without these materials will not be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Note: All application materials must be your own original work. The use of AI text generation tools is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification.
Equal Opportunity Employer

New America is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization. This is a bargaining unit position.

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