Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer.

Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected.

The Managing Editor, Donor Communications brings leadership and development writing expertise to enhance the donor journey of Earthjustice supporters at all levels of giving.

The Managing Editor will focus on quality assurance of Donor Communications collateral. They will own projects to produce foundational fundraising collateral in the form of reports, proposal templates, cultivation decks, and other assets. They will closely review Development writers’ drafts for accuracy, brand alignment, organizational messaging, and persuasive storytelling.

Partnering with peers in the Communications department, the Managing Editor will align messaging across teams and support the Donor Communications team in articulating our organizational vision for donor audiences.

The Managing Editor will directly supervise three Development writers and provide writing coaching and training to the broader Donor Communications team, made up of six individual contributors, two managers, and a Senior Associate Director.

This is a supervisory position.

The Managing Editor is expected to work a full-time (37.5 hours/week) schedule, and may work hybrid or remote from the following locations: San Francisco, CA, other remote U.S. locations negotiable.

What You'll Do

Editorial Leadership (50%)

Collaborate with editors in the Communications Department to align messaging strategy, articulate our organizational vision, and share editorial best practices.
Own and continually improve upon Donor Communications’ editorial standards. Share and reinforce best practices with Donor Communications team members through team training and individual coaching.
Produce foundational Donor Communications assets for utilization across the Development Department.

Management (30%)

Manage project intake and prioritization for a team of three writers and oneself.
Uphold Earthjustice’s mission and values by fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment, providing clear direction and feedback, and promoting a culture of learning for all team members.
Oversee relevant administrative, budgeting, and personnel management of direct reports, ensuring that all organizational policies and standards are met.

Organizational and Department Initiatives (20%)

Support Development initiatives such as strategic planning, innovation, infrastructure and operations, rapid response efforts, and expanding collaboration across teams
Develop and maintain expertise in Earthjustice’s programmatic work, strategic advancements, thought leadership, and more
Participate in organizational initiatives such as compliance, knowledge sharing, committees, etc.

Ongoing Learning

Actively pursue professional development and contribute to a culture of learning by building skills and sharing knowledge.

Please note that the percentage breakdowns provided above serve as a guideline and that other duties may be assigned as part of the job’s requirements.

What You'll Bring

10+ years of demonstrated relevant experience in development writing.
Journalistic, legal, environmental, and/or scientific background preferred.
Experience managing capacity for a high-volume communications team.
Demonstrated experience delivering writing trainings for grant writers or other persuasive writers or development professionals.
Proven strengths in absorbing and synthesizing complex program information and translating it into a compelling written case for external audiences.
Expertise in a range of communications vehicles including print deliverables, pitch decks, web content, and interactive multimedia.
Demonstrated experience owning complex projects and stakeholders from individual contributors to executive leaders.
Analytical skills to showcase programmatic impact through data and quantitative metrics.
Capacity to adopt and leverage technologies that facilitate our work: matters management systems, office suite, project management cloud software, CRM databases, CMS platforms, analytics dashboards, collaboration tools and standard Microsoft Suite applications.
Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.
Skill in leading diverse teams with emotional intelligence and cultural competence; fosters growth through mentorship, effective communication, and constructive feedback while hiring and developing team talents to align with organizational needs.

Physical Requirements

This role may require the ability to:

Sit for extended periods with occasional standing and walking
Type, file, and/or handle office equipment
Lift and carry materials
Read documents, conduct computer work and document review

Salary & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and excellent, comprehensive benefits. We also offer a casual and congenial work environment.

Salaries at Earthjustice are determined by working location and are commensurate with the experience required.

The annual salary range for this role in San Francisco, CA or New York, NY is $123,800 – $137,500.

The annual salary range in Los Angeles, CA, Seattle, WA, Chicago, IL, or Washington, D.C. is $117,600 – $130,700.

The annual salary range in Denver, CO or Philadelphia, PA is $111,400 – $123,800.

The annual salary range in Miami, FL, or Houston, TX is $105,200 – $116,900

Remote location annual salary range will depend on specific location ($105,200 – $137,500).

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials via Jobvite. Applications submitted by March 1st, 2026 to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Resume
Cover letter
Additional Documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite): Editing Artifact, documentation of written material that you revised to help the final product better serve the objectives of the piece. If you are selected to join us for an interview, we will discuss these materials together. A Word document with tracked changes and comments, for example, would serve this requirement.

Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application.

Please Note

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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