Managing Editor

ADL (Anti-Defamation League); New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ADL (Anti-Defamation League) is seeking a Managing Editor in New York, NY to lead the Content Studio. The ideal candidate will ensure a compelling editorial voice across various platforms and have a strong background in editorial leadership. Responsibilities include translating complex issues, managing a team, and ensuring content effectiveness through SEO strategies. The salary range for this role is between $140,000 and $150,000, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in editorial or content strategy.
• Proven ability to shape brand voice and narrative.
• Experience in leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistent editorial voice across various content platforms.
• Strengthen storytelling aligned with ADL’s mission.
• Translate complex issues into engaging narratives.
• Lead and manage the Content Studio team.
• Develop cohesive content across multiple formats.
• Update web content regularly.
• Partner with Communications to ensure consistent messaging.
• Manage the enterprise content calendar.
• Lead SEO and AEO strategies.
• Use performance insights to refine content effectiveness.

Skills

Storytelling skills

Understanding of SEO

Cross-functional collaboration

Judgment on sensitive topics

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Managing Editor

Job Location: New York, NY (CSC). Reports to: VP, Marketing. Supervision: Content Studio team. Grade/Class: Grade I, Exempt, PSA-Eligible.

Overview

Managing Editor leads ADL’s Content Studio and is responsible for shaping a clear, consistent, and compelling voice across all content. This role ensures that ADL’s work—spanning research, advocacy, and education—is translated into storytelling that is credible, emotionally resonant, and accessible to a broad audience. The Managing Editor brings a strong editorial background and proven leadership experience, guiding a team while partnering across departments to unify messaging, strengthen storytelling, and elevate how ADL shows up across web, newsletters, video, and emerging platforms. Grounded in SEO and AEO best practices, this role ensures that ADL’s content is not only powerful, but also discoverable and impactful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve a clear, consistent editorial voice across marketing, web, newsletters, and content from ADL experts in alignment with organizational messaging standards;
• Strengthen storytelling to ensure content is compelling, emotionally resonant, and aligned with ADL’s mission and values;
• Translate complex issues into accessible, engaging narratives for our audiences;
• Lead and manage the Content Studio team;
• Partner cross-functionally to develop cohesive, aligned content across multiple formats, including web, newsletters, and video;
• Regularly vet and update content on the web;
• Collaborate with Communications as a content‑producing partner to maintain consistency across messaging and amplification;
• Own and manage the enterprise content calendar, ensuring strong sequencing and coordination of key moments;
• Lead SEO and AEO strategy to ensure content is optimized for search and AI‑driven discovery;
• Use performance insights and analytics to continuously refine storytelling and content effectiveness;
• Ensure content reflects clarity, credibility, and thoughtful, balanced framing.

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.

Skills

• Exceptional storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex topics into compelling content;
• Deep understanding of SEO, AEO, and AI‑driven content discovery;
• Experience working cross‑functionally and collaborating with multiple stakeholders;
• Strong judgment and ability to handle sensitive or nuanced topics with care;
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment;
• Clear communicator with a collaborative, solutions‑oriented approach.

Attributes

• Passion for ADL’s mission and a deep commitment to telling stories that advance understanding, combat hate, and inspire action;
• Committed to contributing to a culture where everyone thrives;
• Collaborative team‑player;
• Creative and innovative; takes initiative;
• Results‑oriented – a problem solver, not a problem identifier;
• Excels in dynamic environments that require adaptability;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Work Experience

• The ideal candidate brings extensive leadership experience in editorial, journalism, or content strategy, with a proven ability to shape brand voice, tone, and narrative.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams is required.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Compensation

This position has a salary range of $140,000 to $150,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York, NY. Actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position. For an overview of our total rewards package, please visit https://www.adl.org/about/careers.

Equal Opportunity

ADL aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally. Our mission‑driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, 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 the People & Culture department 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.