Assistant Editor

Assistant Editor Department: Creative Employment Type: Full Time Location: Boston, MA Compensation: $37,000 - $40,000 / year Description The Public Interest Network is a network of environmental and public interest organizations and a platform for social entrepreneurs who are committed to a shared vision of a new future and a strategic approach to change. The network’s Creative Team is seeking an assistant editor. We’re looking for a smart, inspired, creative and detail-oriented leader to join our team. Key Responsibilities Connect : Work with the teams at PIRG, Environment America and other environmental and public interest groups in our network, learn the issues and campaigns, and keep on top of the action and results. Tell stories : Write (and rewrite, and rewrite again), edit and proofread stories that capture attention and motivate, excite, persuade and enlighten. Train and lead : Through your editing of email alerts and fundraisers, web articles, direct mail appeals, newsletters, annual reports and more, teach our staff to become better writers and storytellers. Get and stay organized : Come up with a plan that puts you and others in a position to deliver content that makes an impact. Help keep the team organized and focused. Get training and direction : Practice and perfect your craft. Learn new skills. Keep getting better at what you do. This position requires excellent judgment, discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects. Qualifications Why you'll be great for it You’re driven to create positive change for the environment and the public interest. You’re looking for a calling, not just a job. You’re a strong writer and editor, ideally with at least three to five years of relevant experience. You’re a clear thinker who can quickly get your head around an issue, sniff out a good story, give it structure, stay on-message, and plan your way from Point A to Point Z. You’re a close reader of news and political content. You know what our network is doing, and you understand the broader context. You’re a student of communication. You understand how to tell the same story differently in an urgent email alert and a long think piece. You’re creative, dynamic and ambitious. You’re a firehose of new ideas. You can think your way around problems. You’re organized. You have excellent judgment and the ability to oversee significant projects. Bonus points These skills aren’t required, but they sure come in handy. Design: Are you proficient in Canva? Adobe Creative Suite? Data: Can you explain statistical significance and medians v. averages? Are you able to turn raw data into a chart that looks cool and communicates something meaningful? Are you a Google Sheets wizard? Multimedia: Are you a good photographer, illustrator or videographer? Details Compensation and Benefits We’re a nonprofit that gets the most bang for the buck for our donors. The target annual compensation range for candidates with 3-5 years of relevant experience is $37,000-$40,000. Candidates on the lower end of directly relevant experience should expect to be on the lower end of this range; candidates on the higher end of relevant experience are likely to be on the higher end of this range. The Public Interest Network offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, paid time off, a commuter benefit program, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long term disability insurance, and may include needs-based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement. Location: Boston, MA Why work with The Public Interest Network? Check out ten reasons: Our Mission and Values The Public Interest Network operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit to learn what you should know about the network before you apply. Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer. COVID-19: We take COVID-19 safety very seriously. Employees must follow our COVID safety protocols and be fully vaccinated and boosted. Accommodations are provided to the extent required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Public Interest Network