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Role Description

This role involves owning the execution of Leading Educators' thought leadership writing and publishing—translating complex insights into compelling narratives that strengthen LE's credibility and influence.

• Strategic leadership role at the intersection of editorial excellence, organizational strategy, and field impact.
• Work closely with senior leaders across various subjects to synthesize expertise into field-facing writing.
• Lead the execution of major publications, including research reports and strategic briefs.
• Establish systems, processes, and editorial standards for high-quality thought leadership production.
• Evaluate opportunities based on strategic alignment and field impact.
• Manage one direct report and coach leaders to articulate their ideas clearly.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate research synthesis and drafting workflows.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in editorial leadership, journalism, publishing, or thought leadership roles.
• Proven ability to translate complex subject matter into clear, compelling writing for senior decision-makers.
• Experience leading major publications from concept through launch.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to assess which ideas should be elevated.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders to ghostwrite and refine their voice.
• Proven experience building or refining editorial systems and workflows.
• Prior experience managing at least one staff member.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience using AI tools to support research and content repurposing.
• Exceptional written communication skills and attention to detail.
• AI Fluency at the Practitioner level.
• Ability to travel moderately for organizational retreats and professional development.
• Experience in education, nonprofit, policy, or mission-driven organizations (preferred).
• Experience positioning executives as public thought leaders (preferred).
• Understanding of how thought leadership supports partnership development (preferred).

Requirements

• Moderate travel required for organizational retreats and programming.
• Work from a home office located anywhere within the U.S.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $103,649 to $140,231 per year, with a standard starting salary of $121,940.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees.
• 4% matching 401k plan and Flexible Spending Accounts for various expenses.
• Time off: 22 days accrued per year for the first three years, with additional days after the third and sixth year.
• 16 additional paid days off for holidays, including three floating holidays.