Web Content & Editorial Manager

Summary

ArtPride New Jersey is a nonprofit arts service and advocacy organization that promotes the arts, advocates for public funding, and provides programs and services for New Jersey’s creative community. The Web Content & Editorial Manager will create, manage, edit, publish, and optimize digital content across ArtPrideNJ.org, JerseyArts.com, blogs, podcasts, and video channels while coordinating freelance contributors and monitoring content performance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the assignment editor for JerseyArts.com , developing story ideas and assigning coverage to a team of freelance writers, producers, correspondents, and videographers. Edit, manage, and publish feature stories, video packages, and podcast episodes across multiple digital platforms
• Manage content for JerseyArts.com in support of consumer-facing seasonal marketing campaigns, including creating and publishing feature content; curating event guides; soliciting event discounts; posting member events; and maintaining organizational listings
• Work with staff to develop and implement a content and messaging calendar for ArtPrideNJ.org’s Voices from the Field blog , assigning stories to a freelance journalist(s) and publishing regular content
• Manage and maintain ArtPrideNJ.org, regularly reviewing and updating website content to ensure information is current, accurate, and relevant. Collaborate with staff to develop and publish new content as needed
• Coordinate content for ArtPride New Jersey and Discover Jersey Arts branded YouTube channels , including managing the publication and organization of video content
• Manage publication of the Jersey Arts Podcast across popular streaming platforms through publication software
• Work with the Director of Programs & Services to identify and develop new digital content opportunities and features for both ArtPrideNJ.org and JerseyArts.com
• Assist with website maintenance and monitoring, working with the development team to complete routine site management tasks and address content-related issues
• Establish and monitor content performance goals , helping to identify benchmarks and provide regular reporting and insights to measure the effectiveness of digital content
• Stay informed about emerging digital content trends, tools, and best practices and recommend opportunities to improve ArtPride New Jersey’s digital content
• Apply SEO best practices to digital content , including optimizing website pages, feature stories, headlines, metadata, and other content elements to improve search visibility, audience discovery, and organic traffic across ArtPrideNJ.org and JerseyArts.com
• Other duties and tasks, as assigned

Skills

• The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in web content production, digital publishing, editorial management, or comparable experience that demonstrates the ability to succeed in this position
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong editing and proofreading abilities
• Demonstrated experience managing and publishing digital content across multiple platforms
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, highly productive environment
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues, freelance contributors, and external partners
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with online form tools (FormAssembly preferred)
• Experience managing content through YouTube and audio streaming/podcast platforms
• Well-suited applicants will bring a strong interest in and passion for the arts, along with an appreciation for the role that arts and culture organizations play in their communities
• Previous nonprofit experience, particularly within the arts and culture sector, is highly desirable
• ArtPride New Jersey staff, including this position, function primarily remotely, with limited travel throughout New Jersey required for meetings, events, and visits to member organizations and arts venues
• Experience working with online content management systems (Drupal preferred)
• Experience with audio, video, and photo editing tools; project management platforms; analytics tools; and customer relationship management (CRM) software is a plus but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in web content production, digital publishing, editorial management, or comparable experience that demonstrates the ability to succeed in this position
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong editing and proofreading abilities
• Demonstrated experience managing and publishing digital content across multiple platforms
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, highly productive environment
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues, freelance contributors, and external partners
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with online form tools (FormAssembly preferred)
• Experience managing content through YouTube and audio streaming/podcast platforms
• Well-suited applicants will bring a strong interest in and passion for the arts, along with an appreciation for the role that arts and culture organizations play in their communities
• Previous nonprofit experience, particularly within the arts and culture sector, is highly desirable
• ArtPride New Jersey staff, including this position, function primarily remotely, with limited travel throughout New Jersey required for meetings, events, and visits to member organizations and arts venues

Nice to Haves

• Experience working with online content management systems (Drupal preferred)
• Experience with audio, video, and photo editing tools; project management platforms; analytics tools; and customer relationship management (CRM) software is a plus but not required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare, as well as 401(k), are available for all full-time employees
• A generous paid time off package, including vacation, personal, and sick time, in addition to 13 annual holidays
• ArtPride New Jersey will provide any equipment (computers, office supplies, etc.) necessary to fulfill the job responsibilities
• Primarily remote work arrangement