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Responsibilities:

As a key member of the Global Content & Brand team, the Editorial Director/Lead Journalist is a results-driven, “master storyteller,” driving the, gathering, development, interpretation and application of key information that raises the credibility and story effectiveness of our content as presented to CI’s external constituents. With the guidance of the Director, Brand & Content and in partnership with the Art Director/Brand Strategist, the ED/LJ works to concept, research and develop the voice of our content strategy and the development of the storylines that are on brand, on strategy and drive audience team results. The ED/LJ develops strong partnerships with CI’s field personnel to ensure the delivery of fresh, relevant content. The ED/LJ is an excellent writer and information judge and is responsible for the guidance and skill development of editor/writers in the Marketing organization. The ED/LJ is responsible for leading the community of practice for the creative resources across the organization. 

This position is critical to the future of Children International. It promises to be challenging – but you’ll see the reward of the job in the eyes of the youth who graduate from our programs, and in the gratitude of the employees who have grown and developed to make it happen. If your heart is beating a little faster at this point, you could be the person we are looking for.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Supports the Director in the development of the global content strategy and storylines and brand voice
• Builds story ideas that bring field marketing highlights to life, take CI donors and potential givers “there” and bringing sights, sounds and faces to the issue of childhood poverty Close collaborator with Marketing Manager Global Programs.
• Partners with outside agencies in the development of content as required.  Engages with freelance community as needed to supplement internal editorial resources.
• Scans external environment for creative trends, storytelling approaches, technology for capture
• Lead curator and steward of editorial resources in Digital Asset Management System
• Co-leads the community of practice for the creative community.  Provides mentoring, coordinates technical training and gives performance feedback on editorial competency. 
• Partners with Digital team to build linkage processes for theme and content to align with overall strategy.
• Manages the writer/editors in the Marketing Organization.  Provides performance objectives, feedback and coaching to this group. 

Personal characteristics & qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Journalism, Communications, PR or related Discipline; Master’s a plus
• 7-10 years of experience in journalistic writing and editing or Corporate communications and/or marketing publications experience
• 3-4 years creative staff management experience
• Demonstrated excellent written and communication skills (Writing portfolio required)
• Journalistic writing, reporting and research skills
• The ability to identify storylines from field sources and turn them into compelling content
• Story strategy development to ensure a coherent voice across content
• Editorial strategy development across CI audience teams
• Demonstrated ability to write and edit across a variety of genres
• The ability to “pitch” storylines and ideas to leaders and other content stakeholders
• Strong Creative Judgment
• Understand writing for a digital audience
• An understanding of Brand beyond visual branding
• Possess a passion for children and youth and be committed to making a difference in the world.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities with the ability to serve as an inspiring and influential leader who can develop and empower diverse teams.
• An ability to critically and strategically think to address an ever-changing work environment.
• Exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity reflective of a leader within an outstanding organization.
• Excellent interpersonal, relational and communication skills, with a history of inspiring collaboration across various functions.
• Results-oriented with demonstrated ability to achieve strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes within established resources and work effectively in a flat organization.
• Dedicated to diversity with compassion for other cultures and respect for a wide range of faiths, beliefs, experiences, and ethnically diverse populations.
• Ability to project and maintain a calm work atmosphere while concurrently operating in a time and deadline intensive, customer-driven environment.
• Embrace and foster a positive outlook toward change.