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Associate Director, Editorial

Washington, DC (901 E), USFull-time2026-09-23 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead editorial operations and content strategy for a non-partisan research institution, overseeing the production of reports, articles, scripts, and multimedia storytelling.

Role type

Senior IC editorial director (management)

Builds

High-quality editorial products, digital content, and multimedia storytelling for a research institute

Domain

Public policy research and communications

Required skills

Senior-level editing, team leadership, strategic planning, performance management, budgeting, cross-functional collaboration, multimedia content strategy

Preferred skills

Magazine/newspaper editing experience, digital platform expertise, podcast/video script editing, SEO familiarity

Technologies

AP Stylebook, Chicago Manual of Style

Responsibilities

Supervise content editors and freelance staff; edit reports, briefs, and articles for accuracy and impact; plan and produce multi-format storytelling projects; manage editorial standards and style guidelines; collaborate on digital and multimedia content strategies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities