National Endowment for Democracy · 22 hours ago
Senior Strategic Content and Publications Officer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$85K/yr - $154K/yr
8+ years expThe National Endowment for Democracy is seeking a Senior Strategic Content and Publications Officer who will play a critical role in strengthening the organization's external voice. This position involves leading content initiatives, managing projects, and ensuring high-quality content production tailored for key audiences.
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Responsibilities
Draft, edit, and adapt a wide range of content, including op-eds, press statements, leadership messaging, event materials and web content, that is specifically developed to reach target audiences across the political spectrum, and reflects editorial discernment
Serve as project manager and author for NED’s Annual Report, developing content, production timelines, team coordination, and quality control
Proactively track public discourse, institutional priorities, and digital engagement analytics to shape content strategy, strengthen NED’s voice, and expand audience reach
Contribute to web content publishing for NED.org and training/supporting other staff as needed to maintain publishing quality and consistency
Proactively drive project timelines and deliverables forward—collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met and ensure the production of high-quality content for web, print, and digital channels
Oversee production of External Engagement team materials such as reports, event programs, graphics, and digital assets, working closely with external graphic designers to ensure products are visually consistent, professionally formatted, and publication-ready; review layouts and proofs with meticulous attention to detail and provide organized, trackable feedback
Maintain relevant vendor relationships including processing invoices and payments
Support crisis communications responses as needed—including drafting and coordinating rapid-turnaround statements, Q&As, talking points, and other materials to address emerging challenges
Support cross-team communications needs and ad hoc content requests, providing expertise and assistance on a responsive basis
Support institution-wide special events in a Communications capacity
Maintain strong communication with supervisors and colleagues, providing clear progress updates, proactively raising potential delays or resource needs, and driving solutions to keep projects moving toward timely completion
Demonstrate responsiveness and adaptability during periods of rapid organizational activity, including after-hours responsiveness on a regular basis
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience
Strong project management skills, with the ability to drive complex content workflows, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and manage external vendors and production partners
Exceptional command of English with deep familiarity with American syntax and tone, and the ability to craft clear, persuasive content in varied voices for diverse audiences
Professional copy- or line-editing experience and mastery of a major style guide, such as AP Stylebook or the Chicago Manual of Style
Experience coordinating with designers on layout and proof cycles, including familiarity with reviewing galleys, proofs, and marked-up PDFs
Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across teams
Experience working within or alongside congressional and policy institutions
Proven ability to take ownership of high-profile communications projects, producing polished deliverables under deadline with minimal prompting
Adaptability and responsiveness, including comfort operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with after-hours needs
Benefits
NED also offers a generous benefits package that demonstrates its commitment to employee health and well-being.
Company
National Endowment for Democracy
National Endowment for Democracy is a non-profit, grant-making organization created to strengthen democratic institutions around the world.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Damon Wilson
President & Chief Executive Officer
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