Senior Editorial Partner – Development

Standtogether; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health and dental plans

Wellness and mental health support

Flexible time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Stand Together in Arlington, VA seeks an Editor, Editorial – Development to serve as a senior editorial partner to Development and Fundraising. This role focuses on expertise, judgment, and elevation to shape donor-facing work that is clear, compelling, and strategically sound.

Editors develop subject-matter fluency, embed with key stakeholder groups, and coach writers to strengthen products and overall quality across priority issue areas.

Qualifications

• Significant experience editing high-stakes communications for senior leaders, donors, or partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply subject-matter expertise across assigned issue areas and funding priorities.
• Serve as an embedded editorial partner to Development and Fundraising teams.
• Edit and elevate drafts produced by writers—strengthening structure, clarity, argumentation, and narrative flow.
• Coach writers through thoughtful feedback that improves both the work and the underlying thinking.
• Ensure donor‑facing materials are accurate, aligned, and audience‑appropriate before reaching senior leaders or external partners.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Coaching writers

Stakeholder management

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Stand Together in Arlington, VA seeks an Editor, Editorial – Development to serve as a senior editorial partner to Development and Fundraising. This role focuses on expertise, judgment, and elevation to shape donor-facing work that is clear, compelling, and strategically sound.

Editors develop subject-matter fluency, embed with key stakeholder groups, and coach writers to strengthen products and overall quality across priority issue areas.