Editorial Manager

Job Summary

This position is to support WRI’s editorial efforts, writing and editing articles and commentary pieces, as well as other communication products. The position will also provide strategic support to programs. The position is term-limited through January 2022. (It is intended to back-fill for staff who are out on leave.)

Job Responsibilities

Editorial (75%)

• Write and edit articles, commentary and other materials
• Review written materials from programs
• Edit written materials for graphics and videos
• Support written internal communications such as Snapshots
• Pitch editorial pieces to the media
• Write or edit press releases, as needed
• Support for writing/editing on WRI’s digital sites

Other Communications (15%)

• Support other communication efforts, such as strategy development
• Support social media, marketing and other tasks

Other responsibilities (10%)

• Support other communication needs for the Global Director of Communications and Core Comms Team
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in journalism, communications, international relations or similar
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant full time experience required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience writing and editing professional pieces that have been placed in news and digital outlets
• Experience leading communication strategies
• Knowledge of social media strategies and digital platforms
• Flexible, deadline driven and able to work under pressure
• Experience working with senior level staff
• Passion for environment and human development issues
• US work authorization required

Potential Salary

$79,000 – $106,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume with cover letter. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. 

Program Overview

Communications to advance the institute’s priority goals across programs, centers and platforms.

WRI Overview

World Resources Institute  (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean.

We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges , and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
 
We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and our operating budget is now $150 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of 1,000+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa,  Brazil, China,  Europe,  India,  Indonesia,  Mexico and the United States as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.  

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.