Manager, Employee Editorial Strategy

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA/FSA

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

EAP

Vehicle discounts

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Manager, Employee Editorial Strategy to lead internal storytelling across channels, shaping concepts, themes, and packaging to engage employees and support priorities. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to refine how stories are framed and delivered, using feedback to refine the approach.

The ideal candidate has strong editorial judgment, extensive digital content experience, and a collaborative leadership style, with a visible impact on internal communications from a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in editorial strategy or content development.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Experience coaching and developing team members.
• Proven skills in shaping concepts for digital audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills across organizations.
• Experience with AI-enabled tools for content efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own editorial strategy for employee storytelling on internal channels.
• Develop compelling concepts, themes, and approaches to engage employees.
• Identify opportunities for more engaging content packaging.
• Establish a modern editorial approach across employee communications.
• Partner with teams to enhance asset development and story planning.
• Guide stakeholders towards clearer content framing and focus.
• Continuously improve employee content based on feedback and insights.
• Lead and develop the editorial strategy team, managing performance and capabilities.

Skills

Editorial strategy

Content development

Writing & editing

Coaching

Team leadership

Collaboration

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Manager, Employee Editorial Strategy to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will shape the editorial direction for employee storytelling across internal channels, helping ensure communications are engaging, clear, and aligned to organizational priorities. The manager will lead a team focused on content framing, story planning, and modern editorial practices that strengthen employee connection and content effectiveness. In close partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, this person will improve how stories are packaged and delivered while using feedback and insights to continuously refine the approach.

The ideal candidate will bring strong editorial judgment, digital content experience, and a collaborative leadership style. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence employee communications strategy and build a more effective internal content operation.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $149,500 – $199,800 annually

Responsibilities

• Own editorial strategy for employee storytelling on internal channels
• Develop compelling concepts, themes, and approaches to engage employees
• Identify opportunities for more engaging content packaging
• Establish a modern editorial approach across employee communications
• Partner with teams to enhance asset development and story planning
• Guide stakeholders towards clearer content framing and focus
• Continuously improve employee content based on feedback and insights
• Lead and develop the editorial strategy team, managing performance and capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years of experience in editorial strategy or content development
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Experience coaching and developing team members
• Proven skills in shaping concepts for digital audiences
• Strong collaboration skills across organizations
• Experience with AI-enabled tools for content efficiency

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employee assistance program
• Employee vehicle discounts

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.