Senior Editorial Producer

Company: The League of United Latin American Citizens

Summary:

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: JA-04-2026

OPENS: April 24, 2026

CLOSES: May 8, 2026

Position Title : Senior Editorial Producer

Location : Washington, DC

Reports to : Chief Content Officer

Organization : The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org .

Senior Editorial Producer
Posted: Apr 24, 2026
Location: Washington, DC US

Company: The League of United Latin American Citizens

Industry/Sector: Non-Profit

Summary:

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: JA-04-2026 OPENS: April 24, 2026 CLOSES: May 8, 2026 Position Title : Senior Editorial Producer Location : Washington, DC Reports to : Chief Content Officer Salary : $80,000-$90,000/yr

Organization : The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org .

Essential Duties : LULAC is building a digital newsroom. The Senior Editorial Producer (SEP) is the day-to-day editorial lead, responsible for moving stories from concept to publication while upholding the standards, voice, and priorities set by the Chief Content Officer (CCO). The SEP executes a content strategy rooted in LULAC’s mission: to inform, engage, and empower Latino and marginalized communities through clear, accessible, and accountable storytelling. The SEP operates as both an editor and producer, helping build the newsroom’s systems, workflows, and editorial culture.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Approach

Explanatory, clarity-first journalism

Visual-first, mobile-native storytelling

Community-informed reporting

Rigor, transparency, and accountability in sourcing and framing

EDITORIAL OPERATIONS

Own the editorial calendar and story pipeline from pitch to publication

Assign, track, and deliver stories on deadline without sacrificing accuracy or context

Edit scripts and posts for clarity, accessibility, and alignment with standards

Maintain workflows, editorial standards, and legal vetting processes

Monitor performance and adjust format, tone, and distribution with the CCO

CONTENT PRODUCTION

Source and develop stories across policy, culture, and community impact

Frame complex issues into clear, engaging narratives

Produce as needed, especially during breaking or high-priority moments

Maintain a forward-looking editorial calendar

Support short-form, vertical, and platform-native storytelling

Oversee publishing and corrections

TEAM MANAGEMENT

Run day-to-day editorial coordination across staff and contributors

Give clear, actionable feedback

Support recruitment and onboarding of contributors

Manage direct reports with clear expectations and accountability

COLLABORATION & GROWTH

Translate internal policy and research into audience-facing content

Support partnerships that expand reach and sourcing

Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and engagement

Help develop new formats and workflows

Competencies

Editorial Judgment

Strong news judgment and ability to frame complex issues clearly and accurately

Experience applying factchecking, sourcing, and editorial standards in fast-paced environments

Digital Storytelling

Experience with mobile-first, platform-native content (short-form video, social, explainers)

Strong writing and script editing skills with a focus on clarity and accessibility

Operations & Leadership

Experience managing editorial workflows or coordinating contributors

Ability to give clear feedback, manage priorities, and keep production moving

Mission Alignment

Ability to translate policy and community issues into clear, engaging content

Commitment to accuracy, transparency, and community-informed reporting

Education :

Degree in Media Production, Communication, Journalism or related field. Work experience in actual field can be substituted for degree

Experience :

5+ years in digital media, newsroom, or mission-driven content environments

Proven track record of editing and producing stories from pitch to publication under deadline

Full/Part Time : Full Time

Paid? Yes

Contact :

Work Status : United States Citizen , DACA or Permanent Resident Required.

Salary Range : : $80,000-$90,000/year
Commensurate according to years of experience. All employees must meet a 6-month probationary period. Continuation of this position after one year is dependent on the successful candidate meeting jointly determined performance goals.

Benefits :

Accrual of 8 hours of sick time and 8 hours of vacation time per month

11 Paid Federal Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for enrollment

Retirement Plan

LULAC is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. LULAC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. LULAC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

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