Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GBCI Europe, together with the U.S. Green Building Council, is a mission-driven organization focused on advancing sustainability and transforming the built environment through green building certifications and related initiatives. The Editorial Content Manager will lead content strategy and editorial direction for USGBC’s digital magazine and website, while writing, editing, managing contributors, maintaining editorial calendars, and supporting employee and executive communications. The role also collaborates with cross-functional teams to promote high-impact sustainability content and campaigns.
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead editor of the USGBC+ digital magazine. Write, edit, and publish content on the platform. Source photos and graphics
- Grow content strategy and launch new features in alignment with USGBC goals
- Manage the editorial calendar, ensuring on-time delivery of content
- Source and assign content that enhances USGBC’s voice and authority in the industry
- Promote in-depth coverage of the value of membership and products such as LEED, TRUE Zero Waste, SITES and others
- Manage content development work by freelancers and internal writers
- Define and hone content marketing strategy for each distinct usgbc.org audience
- Direct the USGBC priority topics editorial strategy, including working with numerous LEED Fellows. Develop high-quality thought leadership content and content that highlights customer projects
- Write and edit articles contributed by internal and external authors, ensuring that content aligns with USGBC priorities and campaigns
- Optimize campaign content and strategy based on readership metrics
- Manage the schedule and publication of online articles
- Serve as editor and publisher of the monthly employee/staff newsletter
- Assist with the development of executive communications content, as needed
Skills
- 5 to 7 years of experience in writing, editing, communications, marketing, publications, project management, digital and content strategy, or related areas
- Experience managing publications workflow and working with multiple stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
- Excellent skills in English grammar, style, and communications
- Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style
- Knowledge of web publishing software
- Ability to quickly incorporate specialized industry terms and in-house styles
- Ability to use data and analytics to inform and adjust content strategy
- Creative thinking combined with strict attention to detail
- Curiosity and flexibility to ask the questions and make the pivots that enable successful communications content
- Seamless integration of organizational messaging into various types of content pieces
- Focus on the customer's journey, needs, and categories/personas into which they fit
- English
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Professional development reimbursement
- Healthcare plan through Cigna including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs
- USGBC covers 100% of healthcare premiums
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to assist employees and dependents with the in-network medical deductible
- 12 paid holidays
- 9 paid personal sick days
- 2 to 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO), based on career level
- Operations closed for a full week between Christmas and New Year’s
- 6 weeks paid renewal leave after 7 years of continuous service
- This position can be based in Washington, DC, or remote
- Opportunities to grow your career and take ownership of meaningful work
- A purpose-driven, inclusive culture
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