Associate, Digital Content Editor

## Digital Content Editor

• *The Aspen Institute | Washington, DC (Hybrid)**

Join The Aspen Institute, a global nonprofit, as a Digital Content Editor. This vital role focuses on managing editorial workflows, creating engaging digital content, and ensuring brand consistency across our main digital channels, including web, social media, and newsletters. You will be a project coordinator, editor, and strategic contributor, collaborating across teams to elevate the Institute's mission.

### Key Responsibilities:

• Manage enterprise content workflows and ensure timely project delivery using agile tools (e.g., Airtable, Monday.com).
• Create, edit, and curate compelling content for the Institute’s website, social media, video, and email newsletters.
• Write and edit website copy, blog posts, and manage the team’s overarching content calendar.
• Develop and edit engaging social media graphics.
• Optimize web content for search engines (SEO) to enhance organic traffic.
• Ensure all digital content adheres to the Institute’s brand guidelines, organizational standards, and maintains accuracy.
• Collaborate with the Content Strategy Director and Digital Content Associate to integrate editorial efforts across all digital channels.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in email marketing and digital content strategy.
• Create engaging content for major social media platforms to drive audience interaction.
• Monitor and respond to user feedback and comments on digital content.
• Analyze newsletter, email, and web performance metrics to improve engagement and identify audience opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with internal communications teams and stakeholders across 40+ programs to ensure seamless content integration and alignment with editorial priorities.

### Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of experience in project management, digital content editing, and workflow management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, or a related field is a plus.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills for concise and compelling online content.
• Strong project management skills, including exceptional planning, organization, and time management.
• Demonstrated understanding of digital marketing principles and content strategy.
• Experience editing and managing newsletters (Marketing Cloud experience is a plus).
• Proven ability to create content calendars and implement content strategies.
• Comfortable creating graphics using Canva or similar tools.
• Experience managing social media platforms (e.g., Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) and social CMS platforms (e.g., Sprout).
• Experience managing website content.
• Ability to interpret and report analytics to team members and leadership.
• Capacity to thrive while multitasking in a deadline-driven, dynamic environment.
• Strong emotional intelligence and communication skills for guiding stakeholders through complex project processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of digital audiences and online content trends.

### Salary & Work Environment:

• **Salary Range:** $64,000 - $74,800
• This role requires a minimum of two days per week in our Washington, DC office for team collaboration.

### Benefits: The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave.

• The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace for all applicants.*