Understood.org · 8 hours ago
Senior Editor
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expUnderstood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference. They are seeking a Senior Editor to write, edit, and shape content across platforms, ensuring clarity and engagement while responding to timely news and audience interests.
CommunitiesEducationInternet
No H1B
Responsibilities
Write and edit content in different formats, making sure everything is clear, accurate, and fits our style and brand
Create fast-turnaround stories that respond quickly to news, cultural trends, and audience search patterns
Write, edit, and optimize onsite and off-platform content to follow SEO/AEO/GEO best practices
Find and pitch new story ideas that support our goals and connect with our audience
Write, edit, and select content for newsletters to make them as useful and engaging as possible
Play a key role in content packaging and repurposing, creating compelling multi-format stories and/or “content interventions” from existing assets
Leverage AI tools and ensure outputs are credible, fact-checked, and aligned with brand and ethical standards
Collaborate closely with the Data & Analytics team to monitor content performance (email, social, web), applying insights to refine editorial choices
Support editorial leadership (Managing Editor, Deputy Editors, Editorial Director) with execution of vertical and cross-platform strategy
Maintain brand voice and quality standards across all outputs, whether human-created or AI-assisted, safeguarding consistency and trust
Qualification
Required
Proven editorial experience (5-7 years) writing, editing, and curating content across multiple platforms
Strong newsroom skills, with the ability to lead quick-turn content production and manage daily editorial workflows
SEO knowledge, including optimizing content for search and discoverability
Generalist content expertise, capable of developing and packaging stories across topics and formats
Experience using analytics to inform editorial decisions, including monitoring email, social, and web performance metrics
Ability to research trends and emerging stories, translating insights into timely and compelling content
Collaboration skills, able to work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, analytics, and leadership
Experience using content management systems
Commitment to and passion for Understood's mission
Committed to embodying and being a steward of our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Preferred
Newsletter experience, including writing, editing, and curating content for email audiences
Familiarity with multimedia content (video, audio, graphics) and cross-platform storytelling
Experience with AI-assisted content tools for research, ideation, or drafting
Understanding of personalization strategies, such as tailoring content to audience segments
Project management skills, helping to coordinate contributors, freelancers, and workflows across multiple content streams
Professional experience in disability, mental health, education, and/or parenting fields
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package that supports wellness for our team members and their families
Company
Understood.org
Understood is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.76MKey Investors
Oak Foundation
2023-12-05Grant· $0.76M
Leadership Team
Fred Poses
Co-Founder & CEO
Jamie Studenroth
Partnerships Development Manager
Recent News
2025-10-14
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