The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is looking for a remote Associate Director Editorial / Senior Editor who can take bold, research-driven ideas and turn them into content that moves people to act. If you're the kind of writer who can make data tell a story, earn media coverage that expands an organization's reach, and help shape how a national voice shows up in the world, this could be your next chapter.

NACE sits at the intersection of higher education, workforce development, and employer practice. Our research is cited in journals around the world, and our voice carries weight with college career centers, Fortune 500 employers, policymakers, and the media. As part of a recent organizational restructuring, we're building a newly formed Thought Leadership and Career Readiness department, and this role is central to that vision.

This full-time, 100% remote role offers the chance to own NACE's editorial voice, lead our content and PR strategy, and help amplify our reputation as the go-to source at the intersection of college-to-career readiness. You'll report to the Director of Thought Leadership and Career Readiness, manage one direct report (our long-tenured Senior Editor), and collaborate closely with research, marketing, events, and executive leadership.

What You'll Do

Each day in this role looks a little different, but here is what you can expect to own:

Editorial Management & Content Strategy

Own and execute the editorial calendar for NACE's member-facing publications, newsletters, articles, and web content
Manage the full editorial workflow from ideation through publication, working closely with the Senior Editor and cross-functional teams
Lead content cleanup and migration efforts in preparation for the new website launch
Manage article submissions, coordinate with committee staff advisers, and maintain quality standards across all published content

Public Relations & Media Relations

Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets covering higher education, workforce, employment, and business
Pitch stories, draft press releases, and earn media coverage that positions NACE as a thought leader beyond our existing community
Support issues and reputation management as needed
Manage press release distribution through platforms such as Cision

Writing & Editing for Broad Audiences

Translate NACE's research, data, and career readiness expertise into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences, including members, employers, higher education leaders, policymakers, students, families, and the media
Write and edit news releases, feature articles, op-eds, reports, web copy, and the Federal Update
Ghostwrite for the CEO, COO, and other NACE leaders as needed
Write with particular attention to engaging the employer audience, a key strategic growth area for NACE

Supervision & Collaboration

Supervise, coach, and provide editorial direction to the Senior Editor
Collaborate across departments (marketing, research, events, executive leadership) to align content with organizational priorities
Partner with the Director of Thought Leadership and Career Readiness on vision, strategy, and execution

What You Need to Thrive in This Role

6+ years of progressive experience in professional writing, editing, and public relations or media relations
A portfolio that demonstrates range: press materials, news releases, op-eds, feature articles, reports, and content written for non-expert and business audiences
Proven success earning media coverage, with examples of placements and press materials you have developed
Ability to translate research and data into clear, compelling stories that reach beyond the usual suspects
Editorial management experience, including content calendars, editorial workflows, and production oversight
Strong command of AP style (or similar), grammar, and proofreading
Experience managing website content and familiarity with CMS platforms
Competency with AI as an assistive tool in content creation, paired with a clear understanding of ethical use. At NACE, original writing and final writing are human; AI supports the process in between
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Experience in an association, higher education, nonprofit, or workforce development setting strongly preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Established media contacts in higher education, workforce, or business press preferred

About NACE

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is committed to making a difference in the lives of the members we serve and the populations that are directly impacted by our members' work. Our members are responsible for the career development of college students on their campuses and the hiring of the next generation of the workforce. It is critically important to the future of the profession that our members understand and engage in leading practices effectively, and we are dedicated to supporting the education and professional development interests and needs of our members. Check out more about us here: https://www.naceweb.org/about-us/

What We Offer You

NACE employees receive a competitive salary and enjoy a work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Additionally, employees receive an extremely robust benefits package, including:

Salary in the range of $85,000-$100,000/year
37.5-hour workweek
Generous paid time off and vacation time
Paid holidays, including MLK Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and the week between Christmas and New Year's
401(k) plan with employer match
Generous medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance (no premium for employee-only coverage and extremely reasonable rates for family coverage!)
Company-provided short-term and long-term disability
Company-provided life insurance equal to two times annual salary
Annual professional development allotment

I'm Interested! How Do I Get Started?

Apply here: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oWD0AfwT&s=myHRpartner

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Thank you for considering us as a potential employer!

NACE believes in a world that is inclusive in approach and where equal opportunities and equitable outcomes exist for all. The NACE community is committed to developing and supporting a robustly diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, where all members create and feel a sense of belonging. Through our collective deliberate efforts, NACE provides a basis for social justice. As the voice of professionals focused on the development and employment of the college-educated, it is critical for NACE to be explicit in the expression of our collective drive toward these ideals. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to that by ensuring that our place can be anyone’s place.

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