Editorial Associate, Center on Extremism

Jewish Nevada; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Nevada is seeking an Editorial Associate for its Center on Extremism in New York. The role involves translating complex research into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders, monitoring research trends, and producing a variety of editorial products.

The ideal candidate has newsroom experience, a bachelor's degree, and a commitment to ADL’s mission to counter hatred. A salary range of $66,000 to $85,000 is offered, with actual compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience working in a newsroom environment.
• Familiarity with antisemitism and extremism is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to translate complex research into tailored reports.
• Monitor research trends and produce new editorial materials.
• Draft and edit partnership reports while improving processes.
• Work with teams to create impactful visual assets.

Skills

Clear and incisive writing voice

Nose for news and diverse media diet

Positive and resilient attitude

Stellar attention to detail

Exceptional organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Editorial Associate, Center on Extremism

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Editorial Associate, Center on Extremism

REPORTS TO: Director of Content and Editorial Strategy, Center on Extremism

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May take on future supervision responsibilities

LOCATION: New York, NY (CSC)

GRADE/CLASS: Grade F, Exempt, PSA-Eligible

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 to protect the Jewish people, ADL works to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. In the face of rising antisemitism and extremism, we protect, advocate, and educate, through a mix of programs and services using the latest innovations and technology, and seek to create a world without hate. More at www.adl.org.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Editorial Associate turns research, analysis, data, and trends into actionable insights for general readers and key partners. The Editorial Associate collaborates with the Director of Content and Editorial Strategy to execute a variety of editorial products for partners and proposes novel coverage ideas.

Responsibilities

Primary:

• Collaborate with the Director of Content and Editorial Strategy and the Director of Regional Intelligence Partnerships to translate complex Center on Extremism research into compelling, tailored reports for a diverse range of stakeholders, including Jewish communal security, academic, and corporate partners.
• Monitor research trends and expert coverage across COE and the Center on Technology and Society to proactively pitch and produce new editorial materials, including articles, reports, and both timely and evergreen editions of the extremely newsletter.
• Lead the end-to-end drafting and editing of partnership reports while actively developing and implementing process improvements to increase the volume and efficiency of content production.
• Partner cross-functionally with the web, social, and communications teams to source and create impactful visual assets that amplify organizational research and reporting.

Secondary:

• Assist in the drafting and editing of time-sensitive external materials, including Law Enforcement Alerts and Partner Flags, on an as‑needed basis.
• Support the incident response team by transforming raw data and emerging trends into accessible, reader-facing materials.
• Provide overarching editorial project management and cross-team coordination as required to support broader departmental goals.

This job description provides a general overview of the role and its key responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and ADL reserves the right to assign additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Skills:

• A clear and incisive writing voice
• A nose for news and diverse media diet
• A positive and resilient attitude and collaborative spirit
• Stellar attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills

Attributes:

• Committed to contributing to a culture where everyone thrives
• Collaborative team player.
• Creative and innovative; takes initiative.
• Results-oriented – a problem solver (versus a problem identifier)
• Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Energized by ADL’s mission and work

Work Experience:

• The ideal candidate has several years’ experience working in a newsroom environment and familiarity with antisemitism and extremism is a plus.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Compensation:

• This position has a salary range of $66,000 to $85,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York, New York. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. For an overview of our total rewards package, please visit https://www.adl.org/about/careers.

ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of underrepresented ethnic groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.

ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact Talent & Knowledge at [e-mail].

ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.