Director of Content and Editorial Strategy, Center on Extremism

POSITION TITLE: Director of Content and Editorial Strategy, Center on Extremism

REPORTS TO: SVP, Center on Extremism

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Manages COE editorial team

LOCATION: New York, NY (preferred)

GRADE/CLASS: Grade H, Exempt, PSA-Eligible

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: 

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.   

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

The Director of Content and Editorial Strategy, Center on Extremism (COE), is responsible for managing the COE Editorial team and, with the COE senior leadership team, is a key collaborator in developing the editorial strategy and long-term impact goals for COE and the Center for Technology and Society. The Director works in partnership across ADL departments to conceive and create best-in-class extremism-related content for reporters, government officials and other external stakeholders, while overseeing the editorial team’s work on design, production and web processes, external communications, impact and promotion.

Primary:

• Manage and develop the COE editorial team, working to ensure each individual’s professional success and growth;
• Develop strategy for all content out of COE, assist in same for content out of the Center for Technology and Society (CTS) and coordinate with departments across the agency to ensure that COE and CTS materials are shared widely and achieve maximum impact;
• Oversee content and strategy for breaking news coverage and major projects;
• Serve as primary liaison between COE and other ADL departments—including BAM, Comms and others—collaborating on content strategy;
• Hold weekly pitch meetings, encouraging COE staff to think creatively and deeply about content, audience and impact;
• Oversee development of new content types and visualizations (e.g. video, interactive), and oversee COE relationships with outside vendors who are producing or designing COE content/special projects;
• Manage resource production in response to extremist events/crises/news stories;
• Train editorial staff to provide strategy and language for senior staff for responding to extremist groups and incidents.

Skills:

• Well-developed managerial and interpersonal skills;
• An effective, accurate and humane editor;
• Exceptional project management skills;
• Able to calmly and effectively navigate high-stress situations;
• Comfortable with politically nuanced analysis and debate;
• Experience helping colleagues identify the most effective narrative angles and help them craft the best possible materials;
• Ability to think creatively and collaboratively about content production and visualization;
• Top notch writer, even under tight deadlines
• Ability to process, retain, and remain up to date on all aspects of COE’s and CTS’s work;
• Excellent organizational skills
• High level of curiosity, empathy, kindness and a sense of humor.

Work Experience:

• The ideal candidate has more than a decade as a journalist or in public relations and is able to demonstrate progressive experience and responsibility, editing different types of content and managing a team.
• Experience and expertise with extremist subject matter (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelors degree in English, Political Science, or similar area of study, or equivalent professional experience required.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Work Environment: 

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when necessary to represent ADL and to attend community events.  Some travel is required. 
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.

Compensation: 

• This position has a salary range of $115,000 to $134,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York, New York. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. For an overview of our total rewards package, please visit https://www.adl.org/about/careers.

ADL aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally.  Our mission-driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.      

ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact the People & Culture department at talentacquisition@adl.org.      

ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.   

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.