Senior Content Marketing Writer/Editor

What You’ll Do:

Thought Leadership & Storytelling

• You'll own the creation and execution of an aggressive editorial calendar — writing and editing blog posts, articles, eBooks, and thought leadership that grows Foundant's voice and authority in philanthropy.
• You'll interview and source directly from clients, practitioners, and thought leaders to bring original, practitioner perspectives into the work.
• You'll build relationships with clients and the larger philanthropic community that become recurring sources for content.
• You'll develop original ideas grounded in sector trends and practitioner insights.
• You'll optimize content for SEO and organic discovery, working closely with Demand Generation on keyword strategy and performance.

Editorial Strategy & Craft

• You'll navigate the nuance across different client segments and adapt voice and messaging accordingly.
• You'll set and uphold a high bar for writing quality, clarity, and voice across content, including editing contributions from other writers or subject matter experts.
• You'll repurpose and adapt long-form content into shorter formats (social, email, event materials) in partnership with the broader marketing team.
• You'll manage a bench of freelance writers and/or junior team members — briefing, editing, and getting their work to a publishable standard.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• You'll partner with Client Success, Sales, and Client Marketing to surface and shape compelling client stories and ground content in what matters most to our audiences.
• You'll work closely with Product Marketing to stay aligned on core messaging and ensure a consistent voice across our broader narrative and product story.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• 7+ years of extensive experience in content writing, editorial, or content marketing roles, ideally with a journalism background. Extra points for exposure or experience in philanthropy, nonprofit, or other mission-driven sectors.
• A strong portfolio of published writing and editing for thought leadership, blog, or long-form content that demonstrates original thinking and clear, engaging writing.
• Demonstrated editorial experience in a fast-paced environment creating, managing, and editing multiple pieces of content at once.
• Experience conducting interviews and turning conversations with clients, prospects, practitioners, or subject matter experts into compelling narrative content.
• Experience with SEO and GEO fundamentals and writing for organic and AI-driven discovery.
• Comfort moving between big-picture editorial strategy and the detailed work of drafting and revising individual pieces.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple pieces of content, deadlines, and stakeholders at once.
• Experience working in a CMS to publish, format, and manage content (e.g., WordPress, or similar).
• background and comfort using AI to assist with writing and research. Claude experience preferred.
• Comfortable operating in a growing organization shaped by multiple products and segments.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

What You’ll Bring to our Team Dynamics:

Adaptive Achievement

You'll hold an aggressive editorial calendar to deadline while adapting quickly when a story angle, source, or priority shifts mid-flight.

Business Insight

You'll understand the philanthropic sector well enough to spot the trends and practitioner pain points worth writing about, and connect content back to demand generation and pipeline goals.

Service Orientation

You'll treat every client and practitioner interview as a relationship to build, not just a source to extract a quote from — leaving people glad they talked to Foundant.

Productive Collaboration

You'll work closely with Demand Generation, Product Marketing, Client Success, and Sales, briefing and editing contributors so the whole team's voice reads as one.

Active Learning

You'll stay current on SEO/GEO best practices and AI-assisted writing and research tools, and bring what you learn into how the team works.

Why You’ll Love Working at Foundant:

• At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to innovation and making a positive impact. Whether you’re working on projects that empower not-for-profits, community foundations, or corporations, your contributions will help drive real-world change. 
• We offer competitive salary and benefits, including tuition, and lifestyle reimbursements, and bespoke mindfulness and fitness initiatives.  
• With our Flexible PTO policy, you’ll have the freedom to manage your time in a way that supports your personal well-being and professional success. 
• We’re committed to your professional and personal development.  With our merger, you'll have the chance to collaborate across teams, giving you exposure to diverse ideas, expertise, and projects that span multiple industries.  
• As part of a larger organization, you’ll have even more opportunities to grow your career. Whether it’s exploring new roles, leadership opportunities, or shifting to a different department, we support internal mobility to help you achieve your career goals 
• You’ll enjoy autonomy and responsibility, empowering you to approach your work creatively and independently, fostering innovation and independent thought. 
• Employee recognition is a core part of our culture. When you do a great job, we make sure everyone knows about it!  

Foundant is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, and will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, Indigenous status, age, disability, or individuals who may require accommodation. 

Foundant is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you have accessibility requirements during the recruitment process and require accommodation, please contact hr@smartsimple.com.