Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The World Resources Institute is a global research non-profit organization that was established in 1982 with funding from the MacArthur Foundation under the leadership of James Gustave Speth. WRI is a global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being.WRI's mission ...

Responsibilities or duties

Editing (50% time)

• Review content pitches from program and country communications teams and provide strategic guidance.
• Substantively edit content authored by researchers and communications staff —including Insights articles, Technical Perspectives, Project Updates, project pages, and other content.
• Ensure all content is clear, compelling, and fit for audience.
• Work closely with WRI’s graphic design and video teams to produce multimedia that supports WRI’s written content.
• Conduct photo research and draft captions to accompany editorial content.
• Project manage editorial pieces, including incorporating feedback from multiple reviewers and seeing projects through from concept to publication.

Writing (30% of time)

• Draft articles, web copy, video scripts, brochures, newsletters and other content to support WRI’s strategic priorities.
• Ghostwrite articles and thought leadership content for researchers and senior leadership.

Content Strategy (20%)

• Track analytics for editorial and communications products. Use data-driven insights to inform content development.
• Utilize SEO and other digital best practices to ensure wide reach of key materials.
• Stay abreast of the news cycle and institutional priorities to brainstorm strategic content.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Education: You have completed a bachelor’s degree in a relevant study area

Experience needed

• Experience writing and editing in a professional setting. Journalism experience is desirable.
• Experience coaching authors in improving their writing and storytelling skills.
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple projects while under deadline pressure.
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Experience with SEO and other digital best practices.
• Knowledge of and interest in environmental issues, including topics such as climate change, clean energy, food and agriculture, sustainable cities, etc.

• Review content pitches from program and country communications teams and provide strategic guidance.
• Substantively edit content authored by researchers and communications staff —including Insights articles, Technical Perspectives, Project Updates, project pages, and other content.
• Ensure all content is clear, compelling, and fit for audience.
• Work closely with WRI’s graphic design and video teams to produce multimedia that supports WRI’s written content.
• Conduct photo research and draft captions to accompany editorial content.
• Project manage editorial pieces, including incorporating feedback from multiple reviewers and seeing projects through from concept to publication.
• Draft articles, web copy, video scripts, brochures, newsletters and other content to support WRI’s strategic priorities.
• Ghostwrite articles and thought leadership content for researchers and senior leadership.
• Track analytics for editorial and communications products. Use data-driven insights to inform content development.
• Utilize SEO and other digital best practices to ensure wide reach of key materials.
• Stay abreast of the news cycle and institutional priorities to brainstorm strategic content.

• AP Style
• SEO
• Digital best practices
• Writing
• Editing
• Project management
• Content strategy
• Data analysis
• Environmental issues knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant study area
• Experience writing and editing in a professional setting
• Journalism experience is desirable
• Experience coaching authors in improving their writing and storytelling skills
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple projects while under deadline pressure
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Experience with SEO and other digital best practices
• Knowledge of and interest in environmental issues, including topics such as climate change, clean energy, food and agriculture, sustainable cities, etc.