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Assistant Editor
Department : Creative
Employment Type : Full Time
Location : Boston, MA
Compensation : $37,000 - $40,000 / year
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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
Bonus points
These skills aren’t required, but they sure come in handy.
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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 : https : / / publicinterestnetwork.org / why-work-with-us /
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 http : / / www.publicinterestnetwork.org / core-values 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.
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Salary : $37,000 - $40,000
