EDITORIAL ASSOCIATE

Location: Hybrid; New York, NY or Washington, DC preferred
Reports To: Director of Communications and Special Projects (NY)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary range: $60,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience

About Us

Renew Democracy Initiative (“RDI”) is a non-partisan non-profit committed to unmasking and confronting the alliance of dictators threatening freedom around the world. By doing so, we inspire those in America and other free countries to value and protect their own democracies. Founded in 2017 by former World Chess Champion and Russian dissident Garry Kasparov, we create popular and engaging content to unite Americans across the political spectrum in defense of the values underpinning our republic.

Our work is guided by RDI’s four key pillars:

  • Educate: We leverage the voices of unique messengers to organize events and create written and video content that highlights the threats facing liberal democracy while uniting disparate communities around common principles. 
  • Advocate: We aim to shift opinion and behavior among targeted groups of thought leaders, decision-makers, and other key constituencies on issues critical to RDI’s mission. 
  • Act: Where we can add unique value, we offer direct support to those whose freedom is threatened by authoritarianism. 
  • Build Community: Both virtually and in-person, we build communities of thought leaders, dissidents, students, and others who believe in and are committed to the values of liberal democracy. 

Job Summary

The Renew Democracy Initiative is seeking a talented writer, editor, and organizer to help grow our 60,000-subscriber publication, The Next Move, and strengthen RDI’s voice across fundraising and event communications.

This role is ideal for someone with sharp political and editorial judgment, a strong sense of narrative, and the ability to identify compelling ideas and exceptional writing. We are looking for an ambitious writer and operator who aspires to make a name for themselves as a part of a dynamic team: candidates should be enthusiastic about the opportunity to publish in their own names and to support established writers in producing content. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable editing a Substack essay, drafting fundraising copy, managing social content, and helping shape the public voice of a fast-growing organization.

This role also has a significant organizational component: The ideal candidate will be able to take the initiative, often without explicit direction, and be able to identify new programmatic, partnership, and media opportunities that align with RDI’s mission.

We are also looking for someone who understands how to use AI effectively as part of a modern communications workflow, while also recognizing that strong human judgment and taste remain essential.

RDI is a startup environment, with significant opportunities for personal and professional growth, as well as an expectation that team members have an all-hands-on-deck ethos.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Support

  • Help translate the editorial vision of RDI leadership into a cohesive and timely editorial calendar
  • Pitch and draft articles under your own byline about a diverse array of subjects
  • Edit contributor submissions for The Next Move
  • Identify compelling topics, arguments, and writers aligned with RDI’s mission and audience
  • Assist in developing editorial packages tied to news cycles and organizational priorities
  • Draft copy for The Next Move in the voice of RDI leadership

Social Media & Digital Communications

  • Execute content strategy across RDI social media platforms
  • Draft and adapt content for multiple formats, including Substack, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and video-first platforms
  • Track engagement trends and identify opportunities for audience growth and distribution

Organizational Communications

  • Write and edit copy for fundraising materials, donor communications, impact reports, event materials, and website content
  • Help maintain a consistent organizational voice across public-facing materials
  • Support communications tied to RDI events and public programs

Operations & Media Support

  • Monitor analytics and growth metrics for The Next Move; analyze and report on trends
  • Maintain and update RDI’s media tracker and press contact database
  • Support media outreach and coordination alongside the Director of Communications
  • Identify additional programmatic, partnership, and media opportunities that align with RDI’s mission

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a nonprofit organization in a development role or with equivalent experience.  
  • Concrete and functional understanding of CRMs and other relevant software.
  • Meticulous with an ability to organize information in a way that makes it easy to access and understand across the organization.
  • Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also function as a team player who will take initiative, and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • Driven work ethic, insatiable curiosity, and a growth mindset. 
  • Flexible and adaptable work and interpersonal style.
  • Willingness to travel domestically for events as needed is preferred.
  • US work authorization is required.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of $60,000-$80,000 depending on experience, generous benefits, flexible hours, paid time off, and unique opportunities for ongoing professional development. Benefits include a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match and a variety of nationwide medical, dental, and vision insurance options. This position is hybrid remote work and applicants should expect to work roughly 2-3 days in office as needed, either in RDI’s offices in Washington, DC or New York City. Schedules will be determined in conversations with their manager.

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Candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample.

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