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Position Title: Editorial and Content Lead
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Sacramento or Remote

Our Vision 

A world of self-governing people living in a condition of happiness, harmony, and prosperity.

Our Mission

To equip people to understand, embrace, and advocate the values of self-government.

Position Overview

As the Editorial and Content Lead, you will oversee the editorial direction, content creation, and aggregation processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality content across our platforms. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling, a keen eye for good content, and the ability to manage multiple editing projects simultaneously. You will work closely with partner organizations, manage content acquisition, liaise with a stable of writers, and take the lead in creating original and compelling content that resonates with our audience.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

    • Aggregation Editor

    • Cultivate relationships and agreements with partner organizations, Creative Commons, Substack, and other external partners to aggregate content effectively.
    • Manage the aggregation process to ensure a steady stream of relevant and engaging content for our audience.

        • Original Content Editor

        • Commission original content, which includes ideation, production, and editorial oversight.
        • Liaise with writers, ensuring their work aligns with our brand and audience interests.
        • Maintain the highest editorial standards for all content, including editing and using proofreading software to ensure accuracy, coherence, and engagement.
        • Write at least two original articles per month.

          • Social Media Copy Writer

          • Develop and implement a social media content strategy that aligns with our overall editorial goals.
          • Write compelling copy for social media

          platforms, ensuring a consistent tone and brand voice.

            • Graphics

            • Acquire images or collaborate with other team members to get graphics and visual content that enhances the written content on the site and social media.
              • Metrics

                • Frequent coordination with Metrics Lead for continuous review of content performance and meeting/exceeding organizational goals around customer engagement pathways.

              Qualifications

              • Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Journalism, Political Science, English, or related field preferred. Otherwise demonstrate your ability in writing, thinking, and editing.
              • Proven experience in content creation, editorial roles, and content management, preferably in a leadership position.
              • Strong understanding of content aggregation tools and processes, as well as copyright laws related to content sharing.
              • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a portfolio of published work.
              • Experience with content management systems (CMS) and social media platforms.
              • Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
              • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with partner organizations and external contributors.

              What We Offer

              • A highly competitive monthly retainer.
              • A dynamic work environment with the opportunity to make a measurable impact.
              • Professional growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding organization.

              How to Apply

              Please upload your resume, cover letter, and digital portfolio (including relevant links) to the form on this page and submit, or email these to mike@theadvocates.org. Explain why you would be a strong fit for this role in your cover letter. While we appreciate all applications, we will only contact candidates selected for our editing test. Those who pass the editing test will be invited to interview.


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