Salary Range: $70,000.00 To 95,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is hiring a Managing Editor to join our team. The Managing Editor will be responsible for managing WRA’s electronic and print materials and work in collaboration with teams across WRA to develop and execute content and publications that elevate our policy positions, influence media, educate decision makers, drive the narrative, inspire donors, and promote equitable change. The role will ensure our content leverages the organization’s key messages and is designed in line with our brand guidelines.  This position will manage publication projects, edit and develop content including op-eds, blogs, and other articles, and work to leverage these materials through communications plans with our key audiences.

About Western Resource Advocates

WRA fights climate change and its impacts to sustain the environment, economy, and people of the West. We respect the different needs of diverse people and partner with them to develop a shared vision for progress—one that advances communities while protecting biodiversity.

Our team of policy experts, scientists, economists, and attorneys has a 30-year history of working where decisions are made, sweating the details, creating evidence-based solutions, and holding decision makers accountable. This on-the-ground-work with policymakers and other advocates advances clean energy, protects air, land, water, and wildlife—and sustains the lives and livelihoods of the West.

Location

This position may work remotely in our seven-state region, in one of our six offices, or a hybrid of the two. Our seven-state region includes Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. WRA has offices located in Boulder, CO; Carson City, NV; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT; and Santa Fe, NM. Access to a major airport required, as this position involves some travel.

Exceptional communication skills – written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate articulately, persuasively, and effectively with varied audiences.
Aptitude for translating complicated technical concepts into accessible written and spoken content.
At least ten to fifteen years of relevant experience in creating compelling content and developing and implementing communications strategies.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with excellent attention to detail and follow through.
Ability to stay nimble and organized while managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
Demonstrated track record of success in developing persuasive materials.
Experience researching, analyzing, interpreting, and compiling technical information from divergent sources, and translating that information for different audiences.
Highly detail-oriented and organized, with superior research, editing, and proofreading skills.
A strong understanding of the politics and landscape surrounding the issues WRA works on across our seven-state region.
Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, lived experiences, and communication styles.
Commitment to integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into our marketing and communication practices and products
Genuine passion for the mission and work of WRA.