Senior Editor Job at Connecticut Rivers Council, Scouting America in Brownsville

Overview

Position : Senior Editor

Position location : Irving, Texas (TX)

Council website : https : / / www.scouting.org / careers

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Position Overview

Scouting America is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Editor to join our team, reporting to the Supervisor of Editorial Operations. This role is responsible for assigning, developing, writing, and editing content for publications, products, and other media. The Senior Editor also plays a key role in product and publication planning, ensuring that all materials reflect brand standards and effectively communicate our mission.

In addition, the Senior Editor partners with illustrators, designers, and printers—guiding selection, managing costs, and approving final work to deliver high-quality products that inspire and inform our audiences. If you are passionate about shaping resources that inspire, educate, and empower young people nationwide, we welcome your application.

Responsibilities

• Develops, writes, edits, and updates an inventory of publications and products, including digital and print articles, blog posts, and guides, reflecting subjects of interest to Scouting America readers.
• Proposes strong supplemental ideas to enhance publications. Edits all content and ensures their on-time delivery.
• Suggets graphic treatment for publications in conjunction with the photo and design departments.
• Develops new writers.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Competencies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English, Communications or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Qualifications

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements.

Benefits

Scouting America is an equal-opportunity employer. Benefits include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death, and a Match Savings plan. We also offer a generous PTO policy and Scouting America holiday observances.

Since 1910, Scouting America has encouraged personal growth by teaching youth how to set goals and achieve them with determination. Scouting America promotes a culture where youth, volunteers, and employees feel a sense of belonging—where every person feels respected and valued. We welcome families of all backgrounds to help prepare young people to serve as successful members and leaders of our nation’s diverse communities. Join us and help us mold the future leaders of America!

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