Reporter/Editor, Editorial Team

**Location** ------------ US Remote, with preference for those in proximity to current EDF Office locations (Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Boulder, CO; New York, NY; Raleigh, NC; San Francisco, CA; Washington D.C.). **Duration** ------------ This is a 2\-year fixed\-term position, with full benefits and the possibility of extension. **Application Instructions** ---------------------------- Interested applicants should attach their cover letter, CV and please submit two published writing samples that demonstrate your versatility as a writer to the EDF application. **Overview** ------------ The Editorial team serves as EDF’s in\-house journalists. We produce Solutions, EDF’s printed quarterly member magazine, and Vital Signs, our digital media outlet. The Editorial team sits within EDF’s Marketing team. **Overall Function** -------------------- The Reporter/Editor will report to EDF’s Editorial Director and will be responsible for surfacing, researching, writing and editing stories for Solutions and Vital Signs. We produce high\-quality journalistic content, including deeply reported, human\-centered features, news stories, service pieces and analyses that meet key audiences where they are. We highlight the human impact of environmental decisions, EDF wins and expertise, raise brand awareness and build trust in EDF as a credible source of information to help drive engagement. We are looking for an experienced print and digital reporter and editor adept at covering nuanced, complex topics and transforming technical information into lively, compelling content for lay audiences. The Reporter/Editor will be both a self\-starter — taking the initiative to surface new ideas and approaches — and an enthusiastic collaborator who is keen to work with editors and subject matter experts to hone and elevate their final product. **Key Responsibilities** ------------------------ * Surface and pitch compelling stories that resonate with our audiences by staying abreast of EDF’s work and the news cycle as it pertains to our key issues. * Report, write and edit engaging, human\-centered stories that are on brand and effective across print and digital platforms. * Collaborate with editors and subject matter experts to ensure content is expertly written, jargon\-free and accurate, reflects EDF values and adheres to brand guidelines on AP style, voice and tone. * Manage feedback from multiple stakeholders while holding the line on editorial quality. * Tighten and cut text, making sure every word earns its place. * Work with designers, videographers and a photo coordinator to develop accompanying visuals (graphics, photos, videos and other interactive formats). * Collaborate with Marketing team colleagues on promotional campaigns * Travel approximately twice each year, and on rare occasions work outside of standard office hours when deadlines and breaking news dictate. * Participates in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals, so peo