Hybrid Managing Director, Editorial & Content

at GMHC

• Job title: Managing Director, Editorial & Content
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $120,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Managing Director at GMHC leading editorial voice and content strategy across channels for diverse audiences. Overseeing storytelling, fundraising communications, and website content strategy to reflect GMHC's mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead GMHC’s editorial voice and content strategy across channels.
• Oversee the development of storytelling that advances GMHC’s mission, strengthens donor engagement, and communicates the organization’s work to diverse audiences.
• Ensure that GMHC’s voice is clear, consistent, and aligned across programs, fundraising initiatives, campaigns, and executive communications.
• Set the strategic direction of the editorial calendar and oversee the production and editing of key content including newsletters, blogs, marketing emails, fundraising appeals, press materials, and website copy.
• Lead the content strategy for GMHC’s website redesign.
• Partner closely with Digital & Social, Creative Strategy, and Development teams to ensure the organization’s digital presence reflects its mission, impact, and priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of equivalent professional experience, professional writing and editorial experience, ideally in nonprofit, public health, or social justice settings.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating range across web, email, newsletter, and fundraising communications.
• Experience developing or overseeing editorial strategy or content programs at an organizational level.
• Demonstrated experience writing direct response fundraising copy.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Experience leading content development for a website redesign or major web refresh.
• Ability to interview staff, clients, and partners and translate conversations into compelling stories.
• Clear, direct writing style that avoids jargon and centers the reader.
• Commitment to inclusive, stigma-free, and people-first communication.
• Deep awareness of and alignment with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.

Benefits

• Participation in AIDS Walk NY is mandatory for all staff.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours during campaigns or events.