Editorial Manager

About

The Editorial Manager role is a key position at RFUS, responsible for translating organizational strategy into compelling content and stories that drive fundraising, engagement, and visibility.

Responsibilities

• Translate organizational strategy, program work, and impact into compelling content and stories that drive fundraising, engagement, and visibility
• Lead media relations, including securing media placement, drafting op-eds and press releases, and building relationships with journalists
• Co-lead the development and execution of RFUS's annual communication strategy in support of 2030 goals
• Manage RFUS editorial calendar and production timelines, ensuring consistency in message, tone, and branding across all platforms

Requirements

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Nice to Have

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Benefits

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This role creates positive change by shaping how Rainforest Foundation US communicates its mission and impact, developing compelling content that helps raise funds needed to expand work for Indigenous peoples, forests, and climate.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Exceptional English writing and editing abilities in various formats (press releases, social media, formal reports, feature stories)
• Fluency in Spanish required (Portuguese is a plus)
• Significant experience in communications campaigns and marketing with knowledge of common style guides (AP or Chicago Manual of Style)
• Highly developed project management and organizational skills to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working with communications tools, social media platforms, data analysis tools, and digital marketing strategies

RFUS offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision: 100% of employee and dependents' premiums paid
• 401(k) retirement plan access
• Generous time off through vacation, sick and personal leave, holidays, summer Fridays, and extended winter break
• Life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible, family-friendly work environment that values work-life balance

Rainforest Foundation US works to support Indigenous peoples in their efforts to protect rainforests and defend their rights, focusing on forest protection, climate change mitigation, and Indigenous rights.