Senior Editor, Integrated Content

🇺🇸In-Person - 2111 WILSON BLVD SUITE 300 - ARLINGTON1mo ago

K-12 Marketing Content Development Editorial Management Digital Publishing Newsletter Strategy Seo Optimization

Role Snapshot

Sr. Editor, Integrated Content leads editorial development, production, and optimization of Educational Leadership magazine, EdSurge journalism, newsletters, and sponsored content. This role shapes compelling stories and manages content across digital platforms to enhance audience engagement and maintain publishing excellence.

Key Responsibilities: Substantively edit and fact-check news stories, blogs, and magazine content; manage the editorial lifecycle from concept through publication. Lead digital newsletter strategy and production, optimize content for SEO and audience engagement across platforms, and collaborate on multimedia initiatives including podcasts and social-first video.

Skills & Tools: Strong editorial judgment, digital publishing expertise, and proficiency with content management systems and HubSpot; excellent writing, interviewing, and fact-checking abilities. Demonstrated SEO knowledge, data analysis skills for newsletter performance metrics, and ability to leverage AI tools while maintaining editorial integrity.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, education, or related field with 5+ years of editing and content management experience in digital publishing or education media. Proven track record managing editorial calendars, optimizing content for multiple platforms, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Location: In-Person - 2111 WILSON BLVD SUITE 300 - ARLINGTON

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation for this role is $65,000 – $85,000/year based on title, seniority, and location.

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Job Description

The Sr. Editor, Integrated Content supports the editorial development, production, and optimization of Educational Leadership magazine, EdSurge journalism, newsletters, and sponsored content initiatives. This role serves as lead editor and producer for assigned content and collaborates with the Editorial Director and Editor-in-Chief to execute editorial priorities, enhance audience engagement, and maintain publishing excellence.

The ideal candidate is passionate about K–12 education and excels at shaping developing ideas and drafts into compelling stories. They bring strong digital publishing expertise and know how to adapt content to maximize engagement across search, newsletters, and social media platforms.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Magazine and News Development, Editing, and Support

Research critical topics, emerging teaching and learning practices, prospective authors, and content opportunities for Educational Leadership magazine; identify and recommend editorial concepts aligned with established editorial priorities.
Solicit articles and manage assigned content through the editorial life cycle, guiding authors through substantive revisions to ensure quality, clarity, and alignment with publication standards.
Substantively edit, fact-check, and proofread news stories, columns, blog posts, and other short-form content to maintain editorial excellence and publication readiness.
Interview education thought leaders and write feature profiles, short Q&As, blog posts, and related editorial content.
Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging publishing technologies to improve editorial workflows, content operations, and production efficiency while maintaining ethical standards, editorial integrity, and publishing best practices.

Digital Newsletter Strategy and Management

Lead editorial planning, production, testing, and distribution of Express, a biweekly digital newsletter; provide editorial content and production support for SmartBrief daily in alignment with audience engagement goals.
Execute audience engagement and SEO best practices to optimize newsletter performance, including open rates, click-through rates, subscriber growth, and content reach.
Build, test, distribute, and troubleshoot newsletters using HubSpot and related publishing platforms.
Monitor newsletter and advertising performance metrics; analyze results, identify trends, provide recommendations, and execute A/B testing to continuously improve effectiveness and audience engagement.

Multimedia Production

Publish and optimize digital content using content management systems, including formatting articles, applying SEO metadata, and ensuring accessibility standards through practices such as alt text implementation.
Collaborate on podcasts and short-form, social-first video and coordinate production to maximize content distribution and audience engagement.

PRIORITY WILL BE PROVIDED TO CANDIDATES LIVING IN THE DC METRO AREA (MD, DC, or Northern VA); you will be REQUIRED to come into the Arlington, VA office one day per week.