With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, founded in 1967, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life. With programs from Boston to Beijing, Environmental Defense Fund is the only environmental group to receive an A rating from Wired magazine. 

• In collaboration with leaders of our key Programs and editors, develop a high-level online communications strategy that leverages our online assets to effectively explain and differentiate our work.
• Occasionally research and write original content, select appropriate accompanying photos, and create interactive features.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to develop and promote content.

• Adapt material created for print to work well online and support online communications needs.
• Collaborate with the centralized writing team, our Web Producers, and Membership groups on identifying and producing relevant features and content.
• Edit and/or write headlines, captions, descriptions, teasers, and summaries to accompany and promote articles.

• Update the homepage with fresh articles and content. 
• Work with our web producers in the development and implementation of main section pages and hubs.
• Copy edit existing offline content or create original material for the web, secure photos and rights.
• Post articles, videos, photo essays, and other multimedia content. 
• Work with staff experts, Web producers and media staff to keep materials current and reflecting our communications priorities.
• Occasional video, photo, and audio editing.
• Attend planning and content meetings

• Participate in evaluating new web and web 2.0 technologies and implementing then as needed.
• Manage web content for maximizing visitors, time on site, search engine traffic/optimization, and other key performance indicators. Track performance and assist with analyzing opportunities for improvement.

• Curate the content of the website and develop a monthly Member-focused e-newsletter.
• Assist in the creation and development of Member-focused online sections, promotions, and campaigns.
• Keep abreast of developments in fields relevant to EDF. This may involve researching specific areas of interest, attending conferences, and doing informational interviews.
• Attend staff meetings and other organizational meetings aimed at setting the direction of EDF’s web communications.
• As needed, edit blog posts written by staff experts for style and online best practices.

 Qualifications

•  At least two years of experience as an online writer and editor; experience managing teams of writers and designers on deadline.
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Experience posting content (including videos, photos, and content maps/collections) within an online content management system.
• Experience with video and photo editing preferred .
• Passionate about web-based and interactive media.
• Well organized—experienced with juggling multiple, deadline-driven tasks.
• Flexible and able to work both independently and in close collaboration with writers, developing consensus among diverse approaches and opinions. .
• Meticulous about accuracy and grammar.
• Passionate about making the world a better place.
• Sense of humor.