Lead Editor & Writer, Manager

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Impact investing is one of the most important social innovations of our time, and interest in it is exploding. The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), founded in 2009 and backed by leading funders such as Ford Foundation, Omidyar Network, Prudential, The Rockefeller Foundation, and VISA Foundation, has a global network of 50,000 on six continents and a formal membership of over 400 impact investing organizations in 50+ countries.

The GIIN works to mobilize a global community of leading financial institutions and others to dramatically increase the amount of capital being deployed to effective solutions to social and environmental challenges around the world. To learn more about the work we do and impact investing, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

About the position

The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Editor & Writer to join our dynamic communications and marketing team in a managerial capacity. This role will be responsible for developing and overseeing the creation of compelling and concise written content that advances our mission, engages stakeholders and amplifies our voice as the leading industry body for impact investing worldwide.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional editing and writing abilities at a journalistic level, be very comfortable working autonomously, be able to communicate sophisticated financial concepts to mainstream audiences, have an orientation toward delivering outcomes not just outputs, have a strategic mindset and strong project management skills.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Lead Writer & Editor must be strongly motivated by the vision of the GIIN which is of a world where the economy works for everyone, financial markets serve all members of society and where finance plays a central role in solving society’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.

Core functions and responsibilities:

Editing:

• Edit complex and nuanced content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, consistency in tone and style and adherence to brand guidelines. Specific deliverables include but are not limited to:
• Research reports
• Website content
• Standards and metrics for impact measurement and management
• Through editing and proofreading, elevate the quality and impact of all written communications, ensuring they are engaging, persuasive and effectively convey the organization's message.
• Maintain a strong understanding of grammar, punctuation, style guides (AP style specifically) and best practices in writing and editing.

Writing:

• Personally write compelling and persuasive communications. Specific deliverables include but are not limited to:
• Email marketing including organizational newsletters coming from the executive team
• Editorials
• Research reports and frameworks
• Website copy
• Talking points
• Executive briefing materials

Strategic Contributions:

• Approach work deliverables with a mindset of managing to results, KPIs and outcomes, versus solely executing a task.
• Contribute to the development of the overall communications strategy by providing insights on content trends, audience engagement and effective messaging.
• Work closely with the Director of Communications and other leaders to ensure content effectively supports organizational objectives and amplifies key strategic priorities.
• Take ownership of and strategically evolve the organization's brand voice and messaging guidelines, ensuring consistent application across all written communications.
• Work with colleagues on the communications team to refine and strengthen the organization's narrative and key messages to resonate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Manage multiple content projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• In partnership with others on the communications team, develop and maintain editorial workflows.
• Coordinate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of written…