Editor, Creative Storytelling, Fix
Company: Grist Magazine
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 22, 2021
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Job Description:
About Fix, Grist's Solutions Lab
Grist is a nonprofit media organization for people who want a
planet that doesn't burn and a future that doesn't suck. In 2019,
Grist launched a new program, Fix, to change the arc of
storytelling about climate change. The challenges of the climate
crisis are now widely understood, and, sadly, more apparent day by
day. Thankfully, and perhaps just in time, tectonic positive shifts
are occurring in the worlds of energy, transportation, food,
architecture, social justice and more to tackle climate change. A
younger, more diverse generation is rising and has its eyes set on
advancing equitable climate solutions and demanding the structural
reforms necessary to remake governments into truly representative
democracies. If you squint, you can see more stories emerging of
how we humans took on climate change and built a more just,
sustainable world. As Grist's solutions lab, Fix tells imaginative
stories that envision ways forward. Half network-building and half
storytelling, the program identifies, celebrates, and connects
solutions-oriented climate and justice leaders who are at the
center of the story of progress; and it introduces a whole new
narrative of what's possible to address climate change and build a
better world. The Opportunity
Grist is seeking an entrepreneurial leader to help build the
storytelling wing of Fix. The Editor of Fix's creative storytelling
will lead the work of the Fix content team as it develops new
ideas, strategies, and approaches to telling stories of what a
better, more equitable future could be - through a Fix website,
live storytelling events, social media platforms, multimedia
projects, and partnerships with culture-shaping organizations. This
narrative of possibility will help to elevate a diverse array of
solutions-oriented leaders and their work, and accelerate climate
and justice solutions. The overall focus will be on Who's Next and
What's Next in tackling climate change, and on making palpable and
real what's possible, in entertaining, informative, heart-moving
(and fun!)ways. The Editor will supervise the content team, report
to the Fix program director, and work closely with Grist's founder.
Grist is looking for a creative, results-oriented leader who has
developed programs and led the implementation of storytelling
strategies. Grist is looking for a creative, results-oriented
leader who has developed programs and led the implementation of
storytelling strategies. Key Responsibilities The Editor will
provide strategic and innovative leadership to grow Fix's impact on
the cultural conversations happening around climate change. Key
goals and responsibilities for this leader include:
The ideal candidate for this position is a mission-driven,
strategic professional with a creative spark and a successful track
record of program expansion and implementation. They will bring the
following qualities to the role: A Skilled Leader and Manager
The Editor will be a dynamic leader with a track record of success
in managing distributed teams and preventing siloed work. They will
bring experience building and leading high-performing teams and
guiding team members' growth and development. They will have an
abiding commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team
environment, one that is able to establish priorities, goals, and
timelines to achieve quantifiable and qualitative outcomes.
Editorial Expertise
As the key member of a small, nimble team, the Editor will be
responsible for developing and managing Fix's storytelling
strategy, setting and following through on deadlines, with an
appetite for rolling up their sleeves, digging into projects,
sharing story-specific feedback, pitching in on editing, and
ensuring a high standard of quality across the portfolio. As such,
they should bring superb written and verbal communication skills.
Even as they will be driving strategy and managing a growing team,
they should also be able to dive into the details alongside a team
of editors, freelancers, writers, and other creatives. Innovation
and Entrepreneurship
Key to the success of this person will be their hunger for building
something transformative and a track record of implementing
ambitious projects. They should have visual storytelling
experience, including video, photo and animation, and should be
excited to build a vision for Fix. The ideal candidate will bring a
marketing instinct and an understanding of how to create buzz,
build partnerships, and build a line into cultural conversations
around climate change and environmental justice. Broad-Ranging
Knowledge of Climate Change (or a Deep Curiosity to Learn)
Ideally, the Editor will bring an understanding of a breadth of
topics related to climate change, from environmental justice to
entrepreneurship, and the types of stories and individuals that Fix
covers. If not, they will bring a deep curiosity to learn about
this field and a passion for climate solutions. Contact
Koya Leadership Partners has been exclusively engaged by Grist for
this engagement. Kara Teising and Libby Cornelssen are leading this
search. To make recommendations or to express your interest in this
role please use this link or email Kara or Libby at
kteising@koyapartners.com or lcornelssen@koyapartners.com . All
nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be considered strictly
confidential. Grist's commitment to a diverse, inclusive staff
reflects our vision of a just, sustainable world. We do our best
work when we embrace differences and thrive when we explore them.
We're interested in hearing from people who can work with diverse
colleagues of varied experiences. Grist provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws. About Koya Leadership
Partners Koya Leadership Partners, a member of the Diversified
Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising
firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with
mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy-The Right Person in
the Right Place Can Change the World-guides our work as we partner
with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education,
responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities
and around the world. For more information about Koya Leadership
Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com . Intern, Fix (part-time, 20
hrs/week) Internship Part-time Grist seeks a paid, part-time intern
to join the Fix team starting immediately. The Fix program -
Grist's "solutions lab" - explores the world of what's possible,
identifying and celebrating emerging climate and justice leaders,
connecting them to each other to deepen their impact, and telling
unexpected stories about progress. The intern will support Fix's
content and events teams, and help to produce the upcoming Grist 50
- an annual list of solution-oriented phenoms we like to call
"Fixers." Responsibilities include:
About Grist Grist is an independent, nonprofit media organization
working for a planet that doesn't burn and a future that doesn't
suck. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Grist reports on
climate and environmental issues for a national audience and has
recently received awards for its work from the Society of
Professional Journalists, SEAL, Folio, and the Institute for
Nonprofit News. In 2019, Grist launched its solutions lab Fix,
which combines solutions-oriented journalism with gatherings that
bring together a growing community of Fixers building a better
future. Learn more .
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