Web Editor Public Policy and Communications Team

About InterAction: InterAction is the largest alliance of U.S.-based international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), with more than 190 members working in every developing country. Members are faith-based and secular, large and small, with a focus on the world’s most poor and vulnerable populations. The U.S. public, foundations and others support the efforts of our membership via funding totaling more than $13 billion a year, according to 2009 estimates. InterAction’s funds come from dues and generous grants from others, such as foundations. Using its collective voice, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions on relief and long term development issues, including foreign assistance, the environment, women, health, education and agriculture. Members are at the forefront in responding to humanitarian crises and disasters worldwide and InterAction acts as a hub in these efforts. Alliance members adhere to standards drawn up by InterAction, which aim to ensure accountability and transparency in financial management, fundraising, governance and program performance. About the Position: Position Title: Web Editor
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Reporting to: Washington, DC Senior Director of Communications

Description: InterAction, the largest alliance of U.S.-based international NGOs, is looking for a dynamic, energetic Web Editor who can make our newly designed website www.interaction.org sparkle when it is launched early in 2012. The Web Editor will be a core member of the communications unit, working closely with our web developer and other teams across InterAction. A self-starter, the new editor will help streamline content on the home and interior pages of the site in a lively, timely, accurate manner and in easily navigable form. As a membership organization, InterAction wants to showcase not only our own impact but also that of our nearly 200 member NGOs who focus on the world’s most vulnerable and marginalized populations.
Responsibilities: • Writes, edits, proofreads and copyedits content for the website • Plans and implements multimedia packages for site • Ensure that the site reflects current activities of InterAction and our members • Advise and assist staff on how best to use the website to communicate effectively • Collaborates with in-house web developer • Update website with latest news related to industry, also distribute via social media • Help develop content flow and editorial plan for website • Ensure InterAction brand is accurately presented • Take photographs and record videos of events to be loaded onto site via YouTube, Vimeo and Flickr channels • Build out special pages, including for annual InterAction Forum conference and other events • Knowledge of digital trends, including social media • Assist and coordinate with InterAction’s magazine website content and editing as needed • Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned Qualifications: • Bachelors degree • At least three years relevant experience • Proven, excellent web writing skills • Strong visual and creative skills • Keen eye for appealing layout, with strong use of visuals to show impact • Experience managing a web presence • Understanding and interest in development and relief issues • Knowledge of Drupal system and familiarity with HTML • Knowledge and experience of new media technologies • Sound web editorial skills, including knowledge of web editing software, graphics and database driven websites • Knowledge of video editing software a plus • Self-starter, ability to work alone and in teams • Enthusiastic attitude towards innovation and new ways of communicating • Strong written and verbal communications skills a given. • Sense of humor and ability to work well with teams across the organization

Physical Requirements: There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary & Benefits InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

How to apply:

To Apply:

• Email cover letter and resume to jobapplications@interaction.org . • Put “Web Editor ” on the subject line. • Position is open until filled but applications received prior January 15, 2012 are preferred and applications will be reviewed as they are received. • Due to the expected volume of interest, only candidates considered will be contacted. • All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States (US citizenship or “Green Card”). • No phone calls please.

Thank you for your interest

Deadline: Open until filled, with applications preferred by 01 / 15/2012.