Senior Editor & Content Strategist

US-NY-New York

Job ID: 2025-15105
Type: Stern School of Business (SB1071)
# of Openings: 1
Category: Marketing/Advertising/Public Relations/Media/Video/Audio
New York University

Overview

The Tech Society Lab at NYU Stern, in collaboration with The Anxious Generation Project, seeks a Senior Editor Content Strategist. This position sits at the intersection of research, media, and public engagement shaping how The Anxious Generation communicates its ideas to the world and influences the broader cultural conversation on youth, technology, and mental health. The position offers a unique opportunity to translate cutting-edge social science into accessible, actionable public dialogue and to help steer a movement that seeks to restore play-based childhood and rebalance kids' relationship with technology.

The Senior Editor Content Strategist will lead the smooth, strategic, and high-impact execution of the Anxious Generation Campaign's editorial mission. They will craft compelling narratives, oversee editorial planning, and manage a fast-moving portfolio of public-facing content across multiple platforms. They will partner with leadership to define editorial priorities and long-term writing goals. The Senior Editor Content Strategist will develop and manage a comprehensive content roadmap that integrates research outputs, media opportunities, newsletters, and key moments across culture and policy and partner with our Chief Researcher to shape the overall writing approach. They will ensure cohesive messaging and tone across all channels and lead digital communications across internal teams. They will draft high-impact op-eds, essays, and public statements on behalf of The Anxious Generation's leadership, and write and edit grant proposals, donor reports, and strategic appeals.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree (Master's degree preferred) and 7+ years of related experience in journalism, editorial strategy, communications, campaigns or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Prior experience in education, psychology, youth development, or digital policy is a plus. Proven excellence in writing and editing for public audiences is essential; experience ghostwriting for senior figures is preferred. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute cross-platform editorial strategies along with strong organizational and project management skills are also essential. Experience translating complex academic research into accessible public content is needed as is a collaborative and diplomatic communicator, capable of building trust across academic, media, and advocacy communities.

Qualifications

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $120,000 to USD $160,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

New York University Stern School of Business is a welcoming community that inspires its employees to embrace and lead change in a rapidly transforming world. We offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and an excellent benefits package, which includes up to 100% NYU tuition waiver, generous vacation and holiday time off, health benefits, and flexible work policies. NYU and Stern provide access to a wide range of professional development resources, along with opportunities to build your career and expand your network. Located in the heart of Greenwich Village and deeply connected with the City for which it is named, NYU Stern is one of the nation's premier management education schools and research centers. NYU Stern is a community that fosters inclusion, belonging, diversity and equity, and inspires its members to embrace change in a globally changing world. For more information about working at NYU please visit our website at: http://www.nyu.edu/about/careers-at-nyu.html.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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