Description

This is a "hybrid" role.  Selected candidate will work in the Arlington, VA office on a weekly basis (Tuesdays-Thursdays).

SUMMARY 

The Program Manager, Content Editing is responsible for maintaining the quality, clarity, and consistency of messaging across NACD’s digital and print research, reports, surveys, marketing, and other written communications. The skilled copy and developmental editor ensures all content adheres to NACD style, brand standards, and digital best practices, collaborating with writers to refine structure, tone, and readability. Additionally, this role manages editorial operations, including coordinating contractors, addressing intellectual property requests, and maintaining the publication calendar and editorial resources. 

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Oversees and provides detailed copy editing and review of NACD’s digital and print research, reports, surveys, marketing, and other written communications created by staff and external resources to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency with NACD’s standards and copyright requirements 
Establishes and maintains editorial standards, guidelines, and department-specific style guides to promote consistency across all NACD content 
Reviews and corrects copy in design layouts, web pages, and other formatted materials, ensuring quality from draft through publication 
Provides feedback and guidance to internal and external writers to strengthen content structure, tone, and impact (particularly for short- and long-form digital content) and to ensure adherence to NACD style, brand, and digital optimization best practices (GEO, AEO, AIO, and SEO) 
Recommends and implements standards and techniques to help NACD keep pace with evolving digital best practices 
Collaborates with writers and the digital marketing team to optimize user experience, accessibility, and content performance on the NACD website 
Contributes to the use of data and analytics to inform editorial decisions and improve digital content performance 
Guides and trains staff on editorial standards and digital best practices.  
Communicates regular updates to the content team and stakeholders regarding the publication calendar and editorial workflow 
Provides oversight and direction to freelance copy editors contracting with NACD 
Responds to external requests to share NACD intellectual property, in collaboration with the legal team and content teams 
Monitors intellectual property-related issues and offers recommendations 
Creates and maintains processes for organizing, archiving, and accessing archived content 
Maintains key editorial resources and documentation to ensure teams have access to current, reliable information 
Performs other duties as assigned 
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English, journalism, communications, marketing, business, or a related field and at least five years of professional experience editing content across digital and print formats is required. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams). Familiarity with content management systems and digital publishing platforms (Optimizely is preferred). Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high editorial and brand standards. Demonstrated track record of managing multiple work streams under tight deadlines. Experience training writers preferred. Knowledge of accessibility and AEO, GEO, AIO, and SEO best practices is a plus. 

The salary/hourly range for this position is $85,000-$95,000 plus bonus potential.  Compensation is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.