Editorial Manager: Global Human Rights Content

Nashville Public Radio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Flexible PTO

Generous holiday schedule

Job summary

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) seeks an Editorial Manager to oversee editorial quality across all public-facing content. You will edit diverse materials—from research reports to online copy—while upholding brand standards and audience-appropriate tone.

Lead editorial workflows, collaborate across teams, and develop a comprehensive style guide to ensure clarity, accuracy, and accessibility in all communications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in editorial roles, preferably in nonprofit, journalistic, digital publishing, or advocacy settings.
• Exceptional editing and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail and consistency.
• Experience adapting tone and style across platforms.
• Strong understanding of grammar, usage, tone, and AP Style.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling narratives.

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 publications.
• Draft or compile copy for institutional publications, including 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.
• Develop and enforce HRF’s editorial style guide to ensure consistency across formats.
• Provide feedback and guidance to staff and contributors to strengthen 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.

Skills

Editorial experience

Editing & proofreading

AP Style & grammar

Multiplatform writing

Time management

Job description

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) seeks an Editorial Manager to oversee editorial quality across all public-facing content. You will edit diverse materials—from research reports to online copy—while upholding brand standards and audience-appropriate tone.

Lead editorial workflows, collaborate across teams, and develop a comprehensive style guide to ensure clarity, accuracy, and accessibility in all communications.