Manager, Editorial Strategy and Impact

Summary

Join American Oversight, a nonpartisan nonprofit watchdog, as their Manager of Editorial Strategy and Impact. Reporting to the General Counsel and Vice President of Strategy, you will lead the editorial team, translating investigative findings into impactful public-facing content. Responsibilities include managing and developing a team, overseeing website content, establishing editorial standards, conducting staff training, leading rapid-response efforts, and collaborating with other teams. You will also define and analyze content performance metrics to drive continuous improvement. This role requires 5+ years of experience in content strategy or journalism, including 2+ years managing staff, and extensive editing expertise. Strong communication, strategic thinking, attention to detail, and project management skills are essential. American Oversight offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan, and remote office reimbursements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressively senior experience in content strategy, journalism, or a related field, including 2+ years managing or supervising early-career staff, providing regular feedback, and fostering professional growth through mentorship and performance coaching
• Extensive editing expertise, including line editing, developmental editing, and fact-checking, with a meticulous eye for clarity, tone, structure, and accuracy
• Strong ability to collect and analyze content performance data and audience insights to inform strategic decisions, improve content reach and impact, and drive continuous improvement
• Comfort with learning and adapting to new platforms and modes of digital communication, with a commitment to evolving best practices
• Interest in American Oversight’s mission of government accountability and transparency; commitment to public interest advocacy
• Exceptional skills in the following: Communication :  Synthesizes and conveys complex ideas clearly and effectively across formats and audiences. Distills technical or nuanced information into accessible, compelling content. Provides strong editing support and helps team members strengthen communication for strategic alignment
• Strategic thinking : Anticipates content needs by tracking trends, audience behavior, and media cycles. Adapts content strategy in response to changing priorities and organizational goals
• Attention to detail : Delivers accurate, high-quality content that reflects editorial standards, voice, and objectives. Ensures factual and stylistic consistency across platforms
• Project management : Balances multiple projects with varying deadlines and stakeholders. Maintains strong judgment, adjusts to shifting priorities, and ensures timely, high-quality execution
• Accountability : Drives projects from start to finish, sets clear expectations, and proactively addresses issues. Models professionalism, receives and gives feedback constructively, and upholds a culture of continuous improvement
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal or investigative material into clear, engaging narratives for public audiences
• Strong commitment to ethical practice and to producing accurate, high-quality, and trustworthy content
• Experience or desire to work in environments with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong technology skills with an aptitude to learn quickly or ramp up on new platforms or technologies, including Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides); social media tools and platforms (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Instagram); and project management platforms (e.g., Monday)

Responsibilities

• Lead the Editorial Strategy and Impact team by shaping priorities, managing daily operations, and ensuring all content meets organizational goals for quality, timeliness, and impact
• Manage and develop a team that includes content strategists and a [] content manager, setting clear goals, assigning work, providing regular feedback, and fostering strong individual and team performance
• Oversee website structure and content — including blog posts, long-form articles, and thematic compilations — along with back-end document publishing workflows, approving updates that enhance usability, clarity, and audience engagement informed by analytics and insights
• Establish and enforce editorial standards for fact-checking, sourcing, tone, and attribution in accordance with best practices in journalism and advocacy
• Ensure the quality of all major editorial products, maintaining high standards for accuracy, clarity, and alignment with strategic goals
• Conduct staff training on editorial standards and processes to support consistency and continuous improvement across all content
• Lead rapid-response editorial efforts, including planning and allocating resources in response to breaking news, document releases, or litigation developments
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional collaboration with legal, investigations, media relations, and partnerships teams to ensure editorial outputs support broader organizational strategy
• Define and analyze content performance metrics to evaluate impact, inform strategic adjustments, and drive continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in English, journalism, or related field
• Experience working in a nonprofit organization focused on litigation, investigations, or government accountability
• Familiarity with federal Freedom of Information Act or state open records laws

Benefits

• 80% of health, dental, and vision premiums paid by the organization
• A retirement plan with a matching contribution
• Remote office reimbursements for personal devices and wireless connectivity