The Digital Writer & Editor is responsible for writing and/or editing a majority of written content for the organization. This includes email copy, news and blog articles for the website, print publications and a variety of other platforms. It is the responsibility of the person in this position to utilize content in a way that properly conveys the core messaging to the public. This includes digital content and print publications.

Remote candidates are encouraged to apply. The position can be permanently remote or can work some days from our Warrenton, Virginia office.

The Digital Writer & Editor reports to the Director of Marketing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Write and edit content across a variety of the organization’s platforms, ensuring consistency of message.
• Craft fundraising appeal emails consistent with organizational priorities and with measurable success metrics and fundraising goals.
• Work with Director of Marketing to develop ideas and a schedule for emails.
• Editorial lead for twice annual newsletter and annual report from developing editorial concepts to drafting articles. This includes leading planning and development, managing inter and intra-departmental workflow.
• Draft project updates and website project pages that reflect Rainforest Trust’s work and are consistent in message.
• Works collaboratively with the Conservation department and our partners to craft engaging and informative content about Rainforest Trust’s work, such as articles, newsletters and news stories ensuring Rainforest Trust’s work is factually correct.
• Responsible for contributing written material to the Rainforest Trust blog with outside contributions from the board, advisory council, and outside experts in the field of conservation.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.