Senior Editor, The Nature Conservancy Magazine

Arlington, Virginia (VA)

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.
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Nature Conservancy magazine, the flagship publication of the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a dynamic senior editor with 7+ years experience.

 The senior editor is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, reporting, assigning, and editing feature stories and a variety of other articles for print, tablet and web. The successful candidate will have excellent reporting, editing and writing skills and have an intuitive sense of what makes a good story. The senior editor works collaboratively with Nature Conservancy field staff to identify stories that communicate the organization’s key messages. S/he hires and manages freelance writers and works closely with designers, photo editors and other magazine staff.

 Required knowledge/skills:

* Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or related field and 7+ years related experience or equivalent combination.

* Solid understanding of conservation issues required.

* Must have demonstrated experience in developing, assigning and editing features and in hiring and managing freelance writers.

* Excellent organizational and project management skills are a must.

* Experience with commercial magazines is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or related field and 7+ years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience developing, assigning, editing and writing magazine features.
• Experience working with freelance writers.
• Experience with environmental and conservation issues.
• Experience using MS Word on a Mac platform is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving abilities and discretion.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a tight-knit team environment.
• Exceptional analytic and creative skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and create compelling content in support of a magazine’s editorial vision.
• Experience designing, directing and implementing complex projects, setting and meeting deadlines and ensuring accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to perform high-caliber editing at a structural, line and copyediting level.
• Ability to work under stress and to plan in advance to meet deadlines. Willingness to travel and to work long hours when required.
• Newsstand/consumer magazine experience a plus.

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
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This full-time position will preferably be located in the Washington, D.C., metro area. The Nature Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer. Salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $55 to $70k plus benefits.