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Chautauqua Institution · 13 hours ago

Communications and Content Strategist/Assistant Editor (The Chautauquan Daily)/Career Opportunity

Chautauqua, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$62K/yr - $68K/yr

3+ years exp

Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on significant issues through engagement across various pillars. The Communications and Content Strategist/Assistant Editor will shape the institution's narrative, coordinate editorial operations, and support strategic content development, ensuring all communications reflect Chautauqua’s values.

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Responsibilities

Act as the chief copywriter and copy editor for the division

Draft, edit and review content including media releases, websites, donor appeals, speeches, newsletters, and marketing campaigns

Ensure consistency of brand voice, adherence to Chautauqua’s style guide, and editorial quality across all institutional platforms

Support executive and crisis communications, tailoring messaging for sensitive or high-impact contexts

Serve as a key member of a cross-functional team that develops content driving engagement, attendance and revenue

Provide editorial guidance for programmatic storytelling, institutional initiatives and enterprise communications

Partner with Advancement to craft compelling donor and philanthropic narratives

Act as a liaison with departments to unify institutional voice and strengthen strategic alignment

Serve as Assistant Editor of *The Chautauquan Daily*, overseeing writing, mentoring, copy editing

In partnership with the Interim Managing Editor establish and enforce editorial standards, ensuring alignment with Chautauqua’s mission and brand

Oversee professional development and mentor Daily interns and freelance writers and editors, fostering journalistic excellence

Coordinate print and digital publishing workflows with the Interim Managing Editor for timely and effective content delivery

Coordinate annual recruiting efforts with the Interim Managing Editor, setting and aspiring to staff diversity goals, including hiring seasonal reporters, copy editors, page designers, and digital and office staff

Train staff in the newspaper’s operations and Chautauqua culture

Help coordinate editorial staff and manage activities and assignments

High-quality editorial output that reflects institutional voice and standards

Timely and consistent publication of *The Chautauquan Daily* that meets printing deadlines

Increased audience engagement across communication channels

Positive stakeholder feedback on clarity, tone, and impact of communications

Qualification

Project ManagementDigital PublishingCMS ProficiencyTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCollaborationCommunicationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, or related field (required)

3–5 years of professional experience in journalism, communications, or related editorial leadership roles

Proven record of writing, editing, and managing content across multiple platforms

Experience leading editorial teams or newsroom operations

Familiarity with marketing, advancement, and media relations communications

Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing with mastery of AP style

Strong organizational, time, and project management skills

Ability to translate complex concepts into compelling, audience-friendly content

Proficiency with digital publishing platforms, CMS, and collaborative editing tools

Skilled at balancing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

Preferred

Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations

Background in newsroom or media management

Familiarity with philanthropy and donor communications

Experience editing for both print and digital publications

Benefits

National health insurance network with Highmark

Flexible spend (or health savings) account options

Dental and vision insurance

Complimentary life insurance

Wellness incentives

Employee assistance program

Supplemental life insurance

Long-term disability options

Discretionary employer retirement plan contribution, which has recently been 6% of gross compensation following the designated service period.

Traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.

$500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work.