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The Editorial and Content Manager plays a key role in advancing PJ Library's fundraising and donor engagement efforts through compelling storytelling and high-quality communications. This position leads the development of donor-facing content, including overseeing the vision, editorial strategy, and production of PROOF, PJ Library's annual donor magazine. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, adaptability, exceptional writing and editing skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities and deadlines. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Advancement and working closely with colleagues across the Advancement team and the broader organization, the Editorial and Content Manager helps bring the impact of PJ Library to life for donors, prospects, and other key stakeholders.

PROOF Magazine (40%)

· Work closely with the Deputy Director and the design team to ideate, write, and produce PJ Library’s donor magazine, PROOF, distributed to 40,000 donors and grandparents annually.

· Establish and maintain the editorial process for PROOF, working with internal and external writers to produce the annual 22-page issue.

· Manage relationships with writers, designers and editors by establishing clear guidelines, deadlines, and compensation expectations as needed.

Writing and Editing (40%)

· Develop, write, edit, and maintain content for a variety of donor-facing communications and materials, including an annual impact report and high-level donor reports.

· Identify and develop compelling stories that support fundraising priorities and showcase the impact of PJ Library programs and initiatives.

· Partner with colleagues across Advancement, Marketing, Content, International, and Engagement teams to identify stories, gather information, and develop donor communications including quarterly donor emails and annual fund solicitations.

· Copyedit all Advancement long- and short-form content before it is published to ensure editorial consistency is upheld.

Grant Reporting (20%)

· Work closely with the Director of Grants Management to develop and write grant reports. Provide fresh ways of presenting information while staying true to the overall tone of PJ Library.

Qualifications

· 5+ years of experience writing and editing publications, grant reporting, solicitations, or other related content.

· At least 2-3 years overseeing large-scale productions, managing staff writers, editors, freelancers, and designers with the demonstrated ability to write, assign and oversee story development from pitch to publication.

· Experience producing or managing print magazines, journals, or long-form editorial publications preferred.

· Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading across formats including articles, reports, newsletters, and web content.

· Ability to develop, implement, and maintain editorial standards and style guides.

· Experience managing content calendars and publication workflows.

· Proven ability to manage multiple contributors and projects while maintaining clear expectations and deadlines.

· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using project management and collaboration tools.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external vendors.

· Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.

· Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, marketing, or a related field.

Location

This is a remote position. Candidates located on the East Coast are preferred to support collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple time zones. Occasional travel may be required.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $80,000–$92,500 annually, commensurate with experience.