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NACD is the premier association for corporate directors and boards in the country, delivering education, insights, and services to advance strong governance among US corporations and the directors who serve them. In addition to the fundamental tenants of high-performing boards, our current work is deeply focused on DE&I, climate change, human capital, and leadership in the boardroom. Our editorial work, including Directorship magazine, online articles for NACD’s website, and our podcast, bring to life these themes and their implications for the American board community through storytelling. The assistant editor works closely with the editor-in-chief to produce Directorship magazine and online articles, focusing specifically on articles and content development. The assistant editor also uses original and innovative thinking in the development, pitching, reporting, and preparation of stories for publication in both the print magazine and articles that appear on www.nacdonline.org. The assistant editor will also have some administrative duties for the storytelling department, which includes uploading magazine and online content to the NACD website and may include scheduling guests for the NACD podcast.

A bachelor’s degree and at least two-three years of relevant business journalism as well as online experience is required. Must be familiar with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Suite (including Microsoft Excel), and content management systems, and be highly proficient in copy editing, proofreading, and adhering to the Chicago Manual of Style.

Must be a personable, exemplary interviewer and reporter with utmost attention to detail and adherence to deadlines. Must be an experienced, savvy business writer and editor eager to cover boardroom-related issues. Must demonstrate strong research skills and be capable of a hands-on role in developing and shaping editorial content. Ability to demonstrate understanding of search engine optimization, social media, and online analytics is preferred.

Must be highly collaborative in nature with an ability to work independently; must be highly organized with exceptional time management skills; must be an excellent communicator; must display a strong work ethic with a sense of urgency to complete projects in a timely manner; and must exhibit creative intelligence, with an ability to serve as an ambassador for the magazine and related online content.

General business, accounting, or legal reporting experience is a plus.

This position description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be required to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

NACD employees are required to be fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus by their first day of employment. An employee is “fully vaccinated” two weeks after receiving their second dose of a two-dose vaccination series or two weeks after the first shot of a single-dose vaccine (or as described by the vaccine manufacturer).