Editorial Director, Global Human Rights Content

Human Rights Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Human Rights Foundation in New York seeks an Editorial Manager to oversee editorial quality across HRF’s public-facing content—from research reports to web copy and newsletters.

You will establish and enforce an editorial style, manage workflows, and collaborate with teams to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistent voice across platforms.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in editorial roles and a track record of shaping complex narratives for diverse audiences while advancing HRF’s mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in editorial roles, preferably nonprofit, journalism, or digital publishing.
• Exceptional editing and proofreading with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to tailor content to diverse audiences and platforms.
• Strong knowledge of grammar, usage, tone, and AP Style.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread external-facing content for clarity, accuracy, tone, style, grammar, and consistency.
• Oversee editorial review of research reports, policy briefs, event programs, fundraising materials, and other print publications.
• Lead drafting for key institutional publications, including the Annual Report and Oslo Freedom Forum Recap Report.
• Edit and refine digital content, including web pages, blog posts, email newsletters, and social media copy.
• Collaborate with content creators across departments to maintain a cohesive editorial voice and messaging strategy.
• Develop and enforce HRF’s editorial style guide to ensure consistency across platforms and formats.
• Provide feedback and guidance to staff and contributors to strengthen their writing and messaging.
• Ensure all materials are accessible, engaging, and aligned with HRF’s mission and goals.
• Manage editorial workflows, timelines, and approvals to meet deadlines and support campaigns.
• Contribute to protocols for fact checking and source verification with legal, policy, and advocacy teams.
• Identify and manage external editorial providers as needed (freelance editors, copywriters, translators, fact checkers).
• Collaborate with the digital team to ensure copy meets SEO goals and guidelines.

Skills

Editing proficiency

AP Style expertise

Strong writing

Time management

Collaborative skills

Tools

SEO copywriting

Job description

The Human Rights Foundation in New York seeks an Editorial Manager to oversee editorial quality across HRF’s public-facing content—from research reports to web copy and newsletters.

You will establish and enforce an editorial style, manage workflows, and collaborate with teams to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistent voice across platforms.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in editorial roles and a track record of shaping complex narratives for diverse audiences while advancing HRF’s mission.