Senior Editor - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Senior Editor has extensive writing experience including a demonstrated ability to research story ideas, synthesize concepts, and create original content for a broad range of audiences on behalf of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA). This position reports to the Purpose Communications Manager.
WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Conduct research, performs interviews, and conceptualizes art or other visual materials or content.
• Work closely with Design team to bring the written word to life in each piece.
• Edit and proofread for accuracy, clarity, and quality.
• Maintain style guidelines and quality standards.
• Write for a wide variety of audiences from young children and students to guests, members, and donors telling the organization’s compelling stories that drive engagement.
• Write unique, compelling, and engaging content for all materials that effectively communicate the organization’s mission and vision using the organization's brand voice consistently. Materials include advertisements, fundraising collateral, websites, fact sheets, brochures, interpretive signs, magazine articles, scripts, and training modules.
• Help establish deadlines and production schedules.
• Plan and shape content for all print and digital creative.
• Fact checks all written materials produced.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate is a leader who is comfortable spearheading projects, working with multiple teams on tight turnarounds with ambiguity. Focused on both the big picture and the finer details, they bring great, actionable ideas to the table with plans to execute them. They know how to keep projects moving while working highly collaboratively with other teams across the organization, and balancing competing projects and needs.

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines required.
• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Master's Degree in communication, journalism or related field and/or equivalent specialized training desired.
• Ability to clearly communicate to internal and external stakeholders required.
• Experience writing for a very wide range of audiences required.
• Bachelor's Degree in communication, journalism, or related field and/or equivalent specialized training required.
• Natural history, wildlife conservation, zoology, or biology knowledge is desirable.
• Strong acumen with communication tactics and best practices required.
• JOB EXPERIENCE
• Strong working knowledge of Reader/audience appeal required.
• Editorial experience required.
• EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Professional experience in copywriting, editing, and content marketing required.
• Strong working knowledge of editing, grammar, and writing rules required.
• Ability to coach and mentor writers required.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with others in a diverse team environment required.
• Ability to use a wide variety of software packages including Airtable and GoProof required.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines to meet business needs required.
• Ability to operate moderately complex computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Office) required.

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Local and In-House Discounts
• Wellness Program
• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Position Type: Salaried Full-Time Exempt Position
• Location: San Diego, CA
• Salary Range: $78,400 to $86,680

Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to [email protected] and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.
As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.