Foundation for Economic Education
Editorial Director
Foundation for Economic Education, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Editorial Director – Foundation for Economic Education – Atlanta, GAThe 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 individualsManaging the editorial workflow to ensure timely delivery of high-quality contentDeveloping a vision for FEE’s publications, including relaunching “The Freeman” as a multi-author digital publication with print editionsAttracting contributions from established voices and innovators in the liberty spaceCreating engaging, intelligent digital content that resonates with young people while driving traffic to FEE’s website, digital products, and in-person experiencesCollaborating with FEE Studios to produce innovative multimedia projectsManaging the conversation in the liberty space and connecting with new builders and voicesCrafting compelling narratives that make the principles of a free society accessible and irresistible to young audiencesDeveloping strategies to convert online engagement into meaningful participation in FEE’s programs.Objectives:Shift social media strategy from reach-only focus to reach + conversionProduce innovative content that appeals to younger generations without compromising intellectual depthIncrease engagement with FEE.org, newsletters, and in-person experiencesMaintain the high standards of FEE’s established brand while innovating for growthIdeal Candidate’s Qualifications:10+ years of experience in editorial leadershipStrong intellectual grounding in the liberty movementProven track record of managing high-performing teams and content strategiesDemonstrable intellectual authority and social media expertiseAbility to attract high-quality authors and distinguished audiencesSkilled at connecting with both established and emerging voices in the liberty movementAbility 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 deductibles401K plan with a 50% employer match up to $4,000Flexible time offCollaborative, collegial, creative, and energetic work environment dedicated to advancing the freedom philosophyTo ApplyQualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in
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PDF document:A cover letter detailing your interest in the position and FEE’s mission, and your salary requirementsResume (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 preferredQuestions 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.
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PDF document:A cover letter detailing your interest in the position and FEE’s mission, and your salary requirementsResume (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 preferredQuestions 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.
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