Publications & Research Lead - Creative, Data-Driven

Council on Foundations; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council on Foundations in Washington, DC seeks a Manager or Publications and Research to lead the publications and research function. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to guide projects from concept through design and execution, while writing and editing original pieces and shaping strategic messaging.

You will develop thorough project plans, manage timelines, and contribute to marketing concepts to build awareness and engagement across the foundation community.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and editing skills for publications and media.
• Strong project management with ownership of multiple projects.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the publications management process from concept through editorial, production, design and distribution.
• Develop and manage all aspects of the Council’s publications and research function.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize publication projects.
• Write original pieces and provide copy editing support for each project.
• Develop field-testing protocols and report findings to ensure mission-driven products.

Skills

Project management

Writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Vendor management

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or Communications

Tools

Content management systems

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Council on Foundations in Washington, DC seeks a Manager or Publications and Research to lead the publications and research function. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to guide projects from concept through design and execution, while writing and editing original pieces and shaping strategic messaging.

You will develop thorough project plans, manage timelines, and contribute to marketing concepts to build awareness and engagement across the foundation community.