Web Strategy & Digital Communications Lead

National Endowment for Dem; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking a Senior Manager, Web Strategy and Digital Communications in Washington, DC. This hybrid role leads a major website redesign, oversees digital publishing, content quality, and site performance for key audiences including policymakers, media, grantees, and the public.

The role requires 8–10 years in digital communications or UX-focused roles, experience with WordPress/Drupal, and strong editorial judgment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in digital communications, web content strategy, or UX-focused roles.
• Experience leading a website redesign, preferably for a nonprofit or public-interest organization.
• Experience with WordPress or Drupal and basic HTML/CSS.
• Strong editorial judgment and storytelling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic overhaul of the NED website and strengthen digital presence.
• Oversee web publishing operations, editorial workflows, and quality control.
• Coordinate with vendors and cross-departmental stakeholders to ensure accessible, SEO-friendly content.
• Develop page templates, metadata structures, and content governance standards.

Skills

Digital communications

Web content strategy

UX design

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is seeking a Senior Manager, Web Strategy and Digital Communications in Washington, DC. This hybrid role leads a major website redesign, oversees digital publishing, content quality, and site performance for key audiences including policymakers, media, grantees, and the public.

The role requires 8–10 years in digital communications or UX-focused roles, experience with WordPress/Drupal, and strong editorial judgment.