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America’s Future Foundation (AFF)

Editorial Director

America’s Future Foundation (AFF), Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30349


Editorial Director

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.Foundation for Economic Education

Atlanta, GA

https://talentmarket.org/feeeditorialdirector/

About the Organization

The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), a pioneering force in the liberty movement since 1946, is seeking a visionary Editorial Director to lead our content strategy into a new era of growth and impact.

FEE’s mission is to inspire, educate, and connect future leaders with the economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society. These principles include: individual liberty, free-market economics, entrepreneurship, private property, high moral character, and limited government.

About the Role

The Editorial Director at FEE will lead the organization's written content strategy, overseeing article publications, eBook publications, email newsletters, and social media to attract and convert a discerning audience. FEE has publication channels in both English and Spanish.

We're seeking a dynamic leader with the vision and authority to shape FEE's written content for the next generation, bridging traditional and modern media approaches while maintaining our commitment to liberty-oriented content and expanding our influence and readership.

The ideal candidate will have extensive editorial leadership experience, a strong intellectual foundation in liberty principles, and a proven track record of managing high-performing teams. They should be able to balance intellectual depth with broad appeal, attracting a distinguished audience while engaging younger generations.

This role reports to the President of FEE and is a full-time, in office position, in Atlanta, GA. The Editorial Director will manage at least 7 other individuals.

This senior leadership role’s duties involve:

Supervising and guiding an already established team of competent individuals

Managing the editorial workflow to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content

Developing a vision for FEE's publications, including relaunching “The Freeman” as a multi-author digital publication with print editions

Attracting contributions from established voices and innovators in the liberty space

Creating engaging, intelligent digital content that resonates with young people while driving traffic to FEE's website, digital products, and in-person experiences

Collaborating with FEE Studios to produce innovative multimedia projects

Managing the conversation in the liberty space and connecting with new builders and voices

Crafting compelling narratives that make the principles of a free society accessible and irresistible to young audiences

Developing strategies to convert online engagement into meaningful participation in FEE's programs.

Objectives:

Shift social media strategy from reach-only focus to reach + conversion

Produce innovative content that appeals to younger generations without compromising intellectual depth

Increase engagement with FEE.org, newsletters, and in-person experiences

Maintain the high standards of FEE's established brand while innovating for growth

Ideal Candidate’s Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in editorial leadership

Strong writing skills

Strong intellectual grounding in the liberty movement

Proven track record of managing high-performing teams and content strategies

Demonstrable intellectual authority and social media expertise

Ability to attract high-quality authors and distinguished audiences

Skilled at connecting with both established and emerging voices in the liberty movement

Ability to travel approximately 10%

FEE prides itself on attracting and retaining top-tier talent. We offer competitive salary and benefits, including:

Health and dental insurance with reimbursement of deductibles

401K plan with a 50% employer match up to $4,000

Flexible time off

Collaborative, collegial, creative, and energetic work environment dedicated to advancing the freedom philosophy

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in

one

PDF document:

A cover letter detailing your interest in the position and FEE's mission, and your salary requirements

Resume (please include relevant social media handles if you are active on certain platforms, e.g. X)

Two writing samples. At least one should be in a similar style to a typical article on FEE.org. Any topics are welcome, though pieces that demonstrate the applicant’s understanding of the freedom philosophy are preferred

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link:talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: katy@talentmarket.org.

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.

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