Executive Editor In Chief Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

• Drive and evolve Stand Together’s editorial strategy, ensuring every narrative aligns with business priorities and core messaging. 
• Create and champion principles‑based messaging guides that help fuel social change.
• Act as both strategist and hands‑on creator—shaping the vision while writing, editing, and publishing standout content. 
• Build and refine editorial standards and playbooks that unify the Stand Together voice across owned, earned, and social channels. 
• Lead editorial strategy across a multibrand portfolio, partnering with issue‑area leaders to ensure consistency, quality, and narrative coherence, without flattening distinct voices or missions.
• Lead the development of policy and cultural-driven editorial that strengthens Stand Together's influence with partners, funders, and decision-makers.
• Lead the creation of sales enablement and development tools, including messaging guides, strategy decks, one‑pagers, campaign collateral, and donor‑ or investor‑specific materials.
• Translate complex, often‑intersecting issue areas into clear, compelling narratives, including education, the economy, health care, free speech, constitutionally limited government, and strong & safe communities.
• Surface, shape, and package powerful stories across culture, music, sports, entertainment, and social impact. 
• Partner with Communications on rapid‑response storytelling that converts solutions into cultural momentum. 
• Produce multi‑format content—web, video, newsletters, social, fundraising materials, partner collateral, pitch decks, investment overviews, and sales enablement assets—tailored to funders, partners, social entrepreneurs, and consumer audiences. 
• Integrate AI tools to streamline editorial workflows, speed production, and unlock new creative approaches. 
• Collaborate with Analytics to optimize content placement, performance, and impact, while working with external partners to amplify reach. 
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a core editorial team, effectively scaling impact through contractors, freelancers, and agencies. 
• Partner closely with Communications, Marketing, and executives to align strategy, messaging, and storytelling across the organization. 
• Build a self‑learning editorial system powered by testing, real‑time analytics, and reputation insights. 
• Define and drive OKRs focused on reach, resonance, and reputational impact—and consistently elevate the standard. 
• Develop centralized knowledge and content systems that increase consistency, access, and operational efficiency. 
• Streamline copy‑approval workflows to improve clarity, speed, and collaboration. 

• 15+ years leading editorial teams in high‑level journalism, policy-driven organizations and/or globally recognized brands, and 10+ years managing large, diverse teams. 
• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect. 
• Proven experience leading the development of sales enablement tools such as messaging guides, strategy guides, one pagers, pitch decks, investment overviews, and collateral.
• A leadership style that elevates people, inspires bold ideas, and embraces transformation. 
• Exceptional editing, writing, coaching, and storytelling skills. 
• Experience introducing and scaling new AI tools within content or editorial environments. 
• Strong ability to work across communications, marketing, digital, policy, and legal teams. 
• A calm, thoughtful approach to fast‑paced, deadline‑driven decision‑making. 
• Expertise managing multi‑channel editorial workflows and modern project management tools. 
• A proven ability to audit and improve editorial processes for quality, speed, and impact. 
• Comfort working directly with executives and navigating complex organizations. 

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace. 
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges. 
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents. 
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.