Senior Editor/Writer

Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Editor/Writer to advance content development and communications efforts across ClimateWorks Foundation. This work will involve providing both editing and writing support across a range of editorial products, including research reports, blog posts, proposals, program overviews, and email newsletters. The Senior Editor/Writer will also support efforts to evolve ClimateWorks’ voice and editorial framework, including the development and implementation of editorial processes across the foundation.

The ideal candidate will be a talented storyteller with outstanding writing and editing skills and a deep understanding of climate issues. This role requires a strong ability to prioritize deliverables across multi-milestone projects and translate complex, technical information into clear, compelling narratives for a broad range of audiences, including new and existing climate funders, policymakers, and industry experts, and the general public. The Senior Editor/Writer will report to the Editorial Manager.

Essential Responsibilities

Editing:

• Act as a thought partner for ClimateWorks Foundation’s Global Intelligence team to support research content strategy, project planning, writing, substantive line editing, editorial production, and copy for promotional materials.
• Provide line editing, copyediting, and proofreading support for research reports and publications, including for complex technical, scientific, and/or data analysis.
• Field and respond to editorial requests from across the organization, such as editing blog posts, web copy, or reviewing decks, development materials, event/webinar invites, and email newsletters.

Content Creation:

• Write compelling and engaging content that elevates the work of ClimateWorks and grantee partners, including reports, white papers, case studies, explainers, Q&As, profiles, opinion editorials, and impact stories.
• Produce derivative content to amplify ClimateWorks research reports and technical papers, including through the development of shorter-form content with actionable insights for audiences.
• Work with the Marketing & Communications team to ensure new content is effectively marketed across ClimateWorks channels — which may include workshopping headlines, decks, and promotional language.

Editorial Oversight:

• Partner with the Editorial Manager on evolving ClimateWorks’ voice and editorial framework, maintaining an editorial calendar and organizational style guide, and implementing systems for content workflow.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of versatile content development experience, including writing, editing, and publications expertise across various content formats.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with proven ability to translate technical concepts into succinct, clear, accessible language for multiple audiences; you take joy in the written word and can create engaging headlines, turn apt phrases, and tell memorable stories.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to set priorities and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Proficient with AP Style and familiar with Chicago Manual of Style.
• Enthusiastic, solutions-oriented team player with the ability to work with cross-functional, virtual, and diverse teams to develop plans and drive results.
• Experience and interest in bringing a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) lens to communications and content development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to interact effectively with all levels of management, staff, and external partners. Must be able to effectively collaborate with people from all backgrounds and effectively provide and receive editorial feedback.
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure, prioritize, and multi-task.
• Strong interest in/knowledge of climate solutions and commitment to the mission and values of ClimateWorks.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working with foundations and nonprofits with philanthropic funders as a primary audience.
• International experience and/or experience writing and editing content for global organizations and audiences based in diverse geographic locations.
• Past work at a company or organization with a global mission and impact.
• Familiarity with or interest in providing editorial support/guidance for multimedia content and/or data storytelling.
• Familiarity with project management tools including Asana and Slack.

Compensation

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience (geographic differential applied based on location).

• Salary Range (Bay Area / NYC): $90,000 - $95,000 annually
• Salary Range (Other US): $85,000 to $90,000 annually

ClimateWorks strives to create an equitable culture of transparency and fairness.

Location

ClimateWorks Foundation is based in the San Francisco Financial District. This position is classified as US Flexible. Exceptional candidates can work from the SF office or from other locations, geographic differential applied to compensation based on local cost of labor.

NOTE: This position will remain open until filled.