Editor and Content Manager, Central Communications

Job Description
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, you will work closely with subject‑matter experts and fellows to translate complex insights into crisp, compelling stories that engage our audiences. 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. The ideal candidate is an avid reader with a keen eye for emerging trends and a thoughtful, mission‑driven team player excited to expand New America’s reach and impact through bold narratives.

Responsibilities
Editorial Strategy and Curation (75%)

Work closely with the Director of Editorial and Publications to support and execute New America’s short‑form content strategy, ensuring published content amplifies our mission and spotlights diverse voices.

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 the monthly Thread newsletter.

Serve as a trusted editorial partner to subject‑matter experts and fellows, helping them elevate their work into compelling content.

Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager to analyze newsletter performance metrics and 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 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, preferably 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
Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Hybrid schedule: ideally two in‑office days per week.

Compensation and Benefits
Annual salary: $80,000–$90,000, depending on experience. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage; a generous retirement plan; paid time off; observance of all federal holidays; and an office‑wide closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Physical Requirements

Hybrid role: working from home and in the office. Requires sitting at a desk for extended periods and dexterity to operate general office equipment.

Frequent verbal and written communication with peers, management, partners/vendors, and the public.

May require walking, bending, kneeling, and standing.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

Routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, video conferencing tools, and shared digital platforms.

Equal Opportunity Employer
New America is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination. This is a bargaining unit position.

Originality and Transparency
We value authentic voices and intellectual property rights. All application materials must be your own original work. The use of AI text generation tools is strictly prohibited. Submissions found to contain AI‑generated content will be disqualified.

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