Opinion Editor
Arlington, Virginia
Marketing & Communications – Communications /
Full-time /
On-site
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.
As the Opinion Editor on our Earned Media team, you will lead in shaping and elevating our principles and points of view through opinion and thought leadership writing for Stand Together community thought leaders and partners.
You’ll play a key role in driving each aspect of a successful op-ed, including strategizing, argument development, and editing. The opinion editor will write and edit on a wide variety of issues and topics, including politics and federal policy, state legislation, music, sports, culture, philanthropy, and more. This role will work closely with writers and thought leaders across teams to sharpen arguments, produce strong pieces, ensure consistency in tone and messaging, uphold editorial standards, and prepare pieces to be placement-worthy in key target outlets.
This role requires the ability to quickly grasp complex issues and translate them into compelling, first-person narratives, as well as pivot arguments and priorities to meet key moments. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong writer and editor who wants to help tell effective stories and make persuasive arguments through opinion and thought leadership writing.
How You Will Contribute
- Oversee each part of the op-ed production process, including idea and thesis development, editing, some writing, guiding and coaching writing, proofreading, and upholding editorial standards and messaging.
- Develop and edit content across a variety of issue sets in a variety of areas including local and federal policy advocacy, entertainment and culture, philanthropy, and more.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including communications directors, policy fellows, grassroots organizers and activists, government affairs, thought leaders, and external partners to produce op-eds that meet cultural or significant moments.
- Develop a working knowledge of outlets’ submission standards and practices so content is placeable in target outlets.
- Adapt to evolving priorities with a self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to results and collaboration.
- Deliver persuasive writing and editing on tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
What You Will Bring
- 5-7+ years of professional editing experience, specifically with a focus on opinion editing. A background in grassroots advocacy, journalism, or political communications is preferred, but not required.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Each will be a daily part of this role.
- Understanding of what makes for effective opinion content and ability to work alongside writers and thought leadership to shape content that fits those standards.
- Proven ability to comprehend and simplify complex issues and translate them into opinion-style writing.
- A collaborative, cross-functional mindset, with experience navigating fast-paced, matrixed environments, managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and setting standards for best practices.
- Strategic insight and entrepreneurial drive, with a deep understanding of how to translate goals and ideas into persuasive opinion content.
- Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.
What We Offer
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
- A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
- Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
- Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
Our Values: Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.
