Editor | Digital Content Strategist

About the role

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.

As a national leader in children's mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works - partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.

We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters- helping children and families live successfully.

About the role

Youth Villages is seeking a c ontent s trategist and e ditor to join our Digital Communications Department. This role will be responsible for creating, editing and managing high-quality content across various mediums, helping to ensur e all messaging aligns with Youth Villages' mission and engages its diverse audiences. This role will also require collaboration with stakeholders across departments to provide cohesive and effective communications for Youth Villages and its sub-brands, which includ e Memphis Allies and Janie's Fund.

Key Duties and Responsibility

The Editor | Digital Content Strategist

• Writes, edits, proofreads and optimizes engaging content for digital campaigns, social media, marketing materials, print collateral, websites, blogs, landing pages and newsletters, ensuring clarity, consistency and alignment with brand tone and style.
• Optimizes content for search engines by applying SEO best practices, including keyword research and creating compelling headlines.
• Serves as the primary editor for the Communications Department, ensuring content accuracy, consistency and alignment with brand guidelines and AP style.
• Regularly reviews and updates website content to ensure all information and references are accurate and current.
• Collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders to produce cohesive messaging for Youth Villages, Memphis Allies and Janie's Fund.
• Writes campaign briefs and produces all copy for integrated marketing campaigns.
• Conducts research and fact-checking to ensure content is accurate, impactful and relevant to target audiences.
• Monitors industry trends and emerging technologies to keep content strategies fresh and innovative.
• Assists with additional content creation and editing duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in writing, editing or digital content roles.
• Exceptional editorial ability, editing content not only for grammar/punctuation/spelling, but also for overall style, tone and formatting. Manging content across digital and print platforms.
• Expertise in AP style; familiarity with SEO best practices is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with digital analytics tools is a plus (inCopy).
• Experience developing and executing content strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Youth Villages Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
• 401(k)
• Time off:
• 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
• Growth & development through continuous training
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

• *Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.
• Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults.

We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity.

We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.