Editorial Director

Editorial Director

Requirements

• Significant experience in journalism, publishing, or editorial leadership, ideally in a global or mission-driven context
• Strong understanding of digital platforms and how they shape modern storytelling
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver compelling editorial strategies and narrative frameworks
• Experience managing complex, cross-departmental editorial projects
• Proven ability to coach and support teams in producing high-quality content
• Track record of collaboration across cultures, geographies, and organizational levels
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to respond strategically to both emerging issues and long-term storytelling goals
• Excellent writing and editing skills for all audience types
• Commitment to human rights, open society values, and inclusive communication practices
• Extensive field experience, including managing budgets, leading teams, and overseeing projects
• Up-to-date knowledge of key topical issues and thought leaders, along with strong understanding of organizational management and cross-cultural leadership
• Proven ability to lead creatively on projects and programs, with a track record of developing new and effective ways to strengthen teams, departments, or strategic areas

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, curation, and publication of editorial content that supports OSF’s priorities and raises the visibility of OSF’s work
• Collaborate with programs and partners to identify, shape, and schedule content tied to developments, anniversaries, fieldwork, and fast-moving news events
• Develop editorial products and formats that elevate grantee voices and showcase their impact, for both internal sharing and external publication
• Produce on-the-ground content in partnership with Communications colleagues, for use across OSF’s websites, media outlets, and emerging digital platforms
• Strengthen the institution’s global narrative by aligning content across teams, channels, and geographies
• Manage a network of editorial consultants–including writers, editors, and publishing specialists–matching the right talent to the right projects and maintaining high editorial standards across all outputs
• Coach colleagues on cross-functional editorial projects, promoting thoughtful collaboration and clear communication across complex organizational lines
• Build and maintain strong internal relationships, developing trust across departments and programs and navigating competing interests with respect and care
• Support the Communications department’s strategic planning, identifying editorial gaps and opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.