San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance · 4 months ago
Senior Editor - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
1455 Frazee Rd, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $87K/yrSan Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. The Senior Editor will manage brand storytelling across print, digital, and live formats, crafting compelling narratives that inspire audiences about conservation efforts. This role involves writing, editing, and collaborating with various teams to produce high-quality content that aligns with the organization's mission and brand voice.
AssociationMuseums and Historical SitesNon ProfitRecreationWildlife Conservation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Write unique, compelling, and engaging content for all materials that effectively communicate the organization’s mission and vision using the organization's brand voice consistently. Materials include advertisements, fundraising collateral, websites, fact sheets, brochures, interpretive signs, magazine articles, scripts, and training modules
Edit and proofread for accuracy, clarity, and quality
Plan and shape content for all print and digital creative
Write for a wide variety of audiences from young children and students to guests, members, and donors telling the organization’s compelling stories that drive engagement
Work closely with Design team to bring the written word to life in each piece
Conduct research, performs interviews, and conceptualizes art or other visual materials or content
Work with writers in a constructive manner to offer appraisals that inspire writers to do their best work and avoid undermining their confidence
Maintain style guidelines and quality standards
Fact checks all written materials produced
Help establish deadlines and production schedules
Qualification
Required
Professional experience in copywriting, editing, and content marketing required
Experience writing for a very wide range of audiences required
Editorial experience required
Bachelor's Degree in communication, journalism or related field and/or equivalent specialized training required
Strong acumen with communication tactics and best practices required
Strong working knowledge of Reader/audience appeal required
Strong working knowledge of editing, grammar, and writing rules required
Ability to clearly communicate to internal and external stakeholders required
Ability to operate moderately complex computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Office) required
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines required
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines to meet business needs required
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with others in a diverse team environment required
Ability to coach and mentor writers required
Ability to use a wide variety of software packages including Airtable, GoProof, and TruEdit required
Preferred
Master's Degree in communication, journalism or related field and/or equivalent specialized training desired
Natural history, wildlife conservation, zoology, or biology knowledge is desirable
Benefits
Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Family Passes
Complimentary Tickets
Local and In-House Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Company
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation org merging wildlife healthcare, science, and education.
Founded in 1916
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shawn Dixon
President and CEO San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Recent News
2026-01-03
San Diego Union-Tribune
2025-12-31
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