AARP · 17 hours ago
SVP & Editorial Director
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveAARP is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older. The Senior Vice President, Editorial Director will define and shape the voice of One AARP, overseeing the integration and execution of editorial content across various platforms to engage the 50+ audience.
ElderlyNon ProfitSocial Impact
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develops and owns a broad editorial strategy for all the organization’s channels. Manages the content creation process for the organization’s media properties group and provides overall direction for the development of all editorial content
Oversees the workflow and editorial operations of all media properties to ensure the highest level of coordination and effectiveness. Works with designated leads for each media property to set priorities and develop high-impact integrated content
Oversees short- and long-range editorial planning for the group, as well as budgets and personnel decisions. Monitors group performance metrics and keeps the content creation process on track
Ensures that design from the Creative Director is fully integrated across the group
Directs cross-functional teams of senior-level editors/content producers to align content development with broad editorial strategy. Works with the editors of each property to ensure the highest level of coordination and effectiveness
Works with the Content Leadership Team to ensure that the organization’s strategic issues and priorities are communicated effectively across the group
Plays a key role in developing new media products across the group, including special digital publications and mobile applications
Oversees editorial content from external partners and contributes to strategic oversight of partner-delivered products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred
Deep experience in editorial leadership, ideally at the intersection of journalism, content marketing, and enterprise communications
Proven success leading complex editorial operations across multiple platforms (print, digital, video, social, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change, navigate compliance, and integrate creative and business objectives
Strong people leader with a track record of building, managing, and developing inclusive, high-performing teams
Comfortable with performance metrics, audience insights, and emerging tools including generative AI
Clear communicator and enterprise collaborator who can translate editorial direction into actionable goals
Mission-oriented, values-driven, and attuned to the responsibilities of content leadership in an advocacy-based organization
Regular and reliable job attendance
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise
Benefits
401(k)
100% company-funded pension plan
Health, dental, and vision plans
Life insurance
Paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave
Performance-based and peer-based recognition
Tuition reimbursement
Company
AARP
AARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50.
Founded in 1958
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Consumer Technology Association
2019-07-29Grant
Leadership Team
M
Myechia Minter-Jordan
Chief Executive Officer
Andy Miller
SVP, Innovation & Product Development
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