Director of Content Standards and Excellence

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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,

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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.

We are seeking a dynamic Director of Content Standards and Excellence to lead our Editorial Hub at Stand Together. This leadership role is crucial in shaping the narrative and voice of our organization, ensuring that every piece of content—whether a blog post, newsletter, strategic document, marketing collateral, or policy paper—resonates with our partners, donors, and broader audience.  At Stand Together, you will be at the forefront of defining excellence in content creation, playing a pivotal role in how our vision and our programs are communicated and perceived. You will oversee our team of copy editors and be a key player in our editorial operations and marketing AI strategy.

The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a strong background in content management and copy editing, known for strategic thinking and exceptional communication skills. If you are passionate about driving meaningful change through high-quality content, we encourage you to apply to this high-impact role.

Strategic Leadership: Drive the planning, development, and execution of content strategies across multiple channels, ensuring alignment with our organizational goals and vision. 

Quality Control: Establish and uphold the highest standards of content excellence, ensuring all communications are compelling, accurately reflect our values, and enhance our public image. 

Team Management: Lead and inspire a team of talented editors, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and high performance. 

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with various departments to create strategic communications that effectively support fundraising efforts and engage our diverse audiences. 

Content Innovation: Continuously assess and innovate our content practices to stay ahead of industry trends and meet the evolving needs of our community. 

Content Leadership: Uphold rigorous editorial standards, ensuring all content is factually accurate, well-written, and optimized to resonate with its intended audience. 

Experience in a fundraising, nonprofit, or sales-driven environment

8+ years of editorial experience in news, communications, or content-focused organizations, with at least 2 years in a leadership position managing content teams

Proven ability to develop content strategy and manage editorial calendars

Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing talent and building effective teams

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated success executing in highly collaborative cultures and skilled at working with cross-functional teams to produce impactful communications

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.

A proven track record of enhancing content quality and effectiveness in a non-profit or similar dynamic environment

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.