Jobs at Grist
Grist is seeking to fill the following positions:
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
(We are currently accepting applications for this position.)
Grist (www.grist.org) seeks a personable, entrepreneurial, experienced development director with proven success designing and executing a full range of philanthropic fundraising strategies.
As the country's leading online source of environmental news and analysis, Grist informs, inspires, and links America's next generation of green citizens. Our work has garnered many awards and frequent citations in major media including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, National Public Radio, and the London Independent.
Grist is a nonprofit organization; its funding sources include foundations, major donors, advertising, and thousands of devoted readers. And if there's one thing we like more than reporting and riffing on environmental news, it's having the money to keep our organization running. That's where you come in!
Job Description:
This is an exciting time at Grist: we've set forth on a multi-year, organization-wide campaign we call Grist 2.0. Grist has grown fast and will continue to do so. As part of our strategic plan, we anticipate growth in contributed income from $2.5 million to $4 million within three years. The Grist Board of Directors and executive team are committed to investing in our development capacity to support this goal. The development director will be responsible for designing and executing Grist's fundraising plan. Reporting to the president and working closely with board members, the director will be part of Grist's management team and supervise our growing development staff.
We're looking for someone who can quickly build on the organization's successes; play a hands-on role in expanding the development program, including the creation of a major individual donor program; successfully solicit five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts from both individual and institutional funders; and excel at planning, implementation, and evaluation.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with an energetic personality who is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Experience and contacts in the progressive funding community, as well as in the political world, are preferred. The development director will work out of our Seattle office, with some travel required.
Responsibilities Include
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to with "development director" in the subject line. We are looking for thoughtful, personalized cover letters that demonstrate applicants' qualifications and work style; please be sure to tell us how in the past you have raised at least $2 million of an organization's annual budget and how you would apply what you have learned to Grist. No phone calls, please.
Grist is an equal-opportunity employer.
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
(We are currently accepting applications for this position.)
Are you a seasoned editor with online media know-how, management experience, a passion for the news, and an appreciation for life's absurdities? If so, Grist may be the place for you.
But enough about you -- let's talk about us: Grist.org is the country's leading online source of environmental news and analysis, reporting daily on the events, issues, people, and trends that affect our planet. We shape the nation's conversation around all things green, educating, informing, inspiring -- and eliciting guffaws from -- our audience of nearly one million.
We are in the midst of an exciting period of growth and opportunity and are seeking an executive editor with online media experience and strong leadership skills to help guide our organization. As a member of our senior management team, this talented, creative leader will design and implement big-picture plans, evaluate the latest trends in interactive media, and lead our skilled editorial staff toward ever-greater heights. We are interested in filling this post as soon as possible; the position is based in Seattle (no exceptions), with occasional travel required.
Job Description:
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to with Executive Editor in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Grist is an equal-opportunity employer.
Background on Grist:
With a fresh spin on environmental news and views, Grist informs, inspires, and links America's next generation of green activists. Our efforts have garnered the 2005 and 2006 People's Voice Webby Award for Best Magazine, the Utne 2003 and 2005 Independent Press Awards for Online Political Coverage, and frequent citations in major media including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Boston Globe, National Public Radio, Fast Company, and the London Independent. Grist is a nonprofit organization; its funding sources include foundations, major donors, advertising, and thousands of devoted readers.
WEB PRODUCTION MANAGER
(We are currently accepting applications for this position.)
Job Description:
Grist (www.grist.org) seeks a personable, visionary, experienced Web Production Manager with proven success managing and leading a fast-paced, dynamic web production department. As the country's leading online source of environmental news and analysis, Grist informs, inspires, and links America's next generation of green citizens. Our work has garnered many awards and frequent citations in major media including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, National Public Radio, and the London Independent.
All of which we're excited about! But all of which don't mean hooey if we don't have a good-lookin', high-performin' site for readers and reviewers to look at and interact with. And that's where you come in.
Job Description:
This position will lead a team of five people responsible for the publication of all web content and projects related to the web site. In addition to managing day to day publishing, we are seeking an energetic and experienced candidate to help lead the team as the organization grows and expands. Grist is increasingly taking advantage of Web2.x publishing opportunities - user-interactive content, dynamic syndication, social-distribution - which will be a significant focus of this position. Grist's production output will include traditional websites, RSS feeds, tailored email, audio, video, widgets, and will evolve toward technologies that haven't been developed yet. The Web Production Manager will play a vital role in Grist's daily publishing, coordinating schedules, priorities, and bridging the gap between Grist writers and Grist readers. This position reports to the Director of Information Technology.
Responsibilities:
This position requires experience in the following areas:
Electronic communications are preferred, but you may also mail or fax materials to:
Grist
710 Second Ave., Suite 860
Seattle, WA 98104
fax: 253.423.6487
No phone calls, please.
Salary DOE; good benefits, a delightful workplace, and the opportunity to play a crucial role in a magazine with a mission. Grist is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on anything except how dang good you are at your job. People of color and individuals from other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Background on Grist:
With a fresh spin on environmental news and views, Grist informs, inspires, and links America's next generation of green activists. Since Grist incorporated as a free-standing nonprofit in 2003, our audience has soared to nearly 700,000 people a month. Our efforts have garnered the 2005 and 2006 People's Voice "Webby" Award for Best Magazine, the Utne 2003 and 2005 Independent Press Awards for Online Political Coverage, and citations in major media including the New York Times, Vanity Fair, Newsweek, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Boston Globe, the Weekly Standard, National Journal, National Public Radio, the Japan Times, Fast Company, and the London Independent. Grist's motto: Gloom and doom with a sense of humor.
- Development Director (now accepting applications)
- Executive Editor (now accepting applications)
- Web Production Manager (now accepting applications)
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
(We are currently accepting applications for this position.)
Grist (www.grist.org) seeks a personable, entrepreneurial, experienced development director with proven success designing and executing a full range of philanthropic fundraising strategies.
As the country's leading online source of environmental news and analysis, Grist informs, inspires, and links America's next generation of green citizens. Our work has garnered many awards and frequent citations in major media including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, National Public Radio, and the London Independent.
Grist is a nonprofit organization; its funding sources include foundations, major donors, advertising, and thousands of devoted readers. And if there's one thing we like more than reporting and riffing on environmental news, it's having the money to keep our organization running. That's where you come in!
Job Description:
This is an exciting time at Grist: we've set forth on a multi-year, organization-wide campaign we call Grist 2.0. Grist has grown fast and will continue to do so. As part of our strategic plan, we anticipate growth in contributed income from $2.5 million to $4 million within three years. The Grist Board of Directors and executive team are committed to investing in our development capacity to support this goal. The development director will be responsible for designing and executing Grist's fundraising plan. Reporting to the president and working closely with board members, the director will be part of Grist's management team and supervise our growing development staff.
We're looking for someone who can quickly build on the organization's successes; play a hands-on role in expanding the development program, including the creation of a major individual donor program; successfully solicit five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts from both individual and institutional funders; and excel at planning, implementation, and evaluation.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with an energetic personality who is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Experience and contacts in the progressive funding community, as well as in the political world, are preferred. The development director will work out of our Seattle office, with some travel required.
Responsibilities Include
- Design and manage development plan, calendar, and budget
- Create and manage major individual donor program, including cultivation of prospects and organizing fundraising events nationwide
- Provide support for president and volunteers as they cultivate and solicit gifts
- Identify, research, cultivate, solicit and steward foundation and corporate donors, including past donors and new prospects
- Develop innovative strategies to raise money online from readership base
- Manage production of materials including letters of inquiry, grant proposals, reports, and other communications
- Build a high-performing team with sound business processes and effective use of donor database and other technologies
- Serve as fundraising liaison to Grist's board, including preparing materials for meetings, staffing board fundraising committee, and assisting with special board projects
- At least five years of fundraising experience, with proven success in the areas of individual and foundation giving
- Demonstrated ability to build, expand, and manage a development program responsible for at least $2 million annually
- Experience in leading a team of staff and consultants
- Experience managing and motivating boards and volunteers for fundraising initiatives
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong time-management and organizational skills
- Experience with fundraising databases (Salesforce experience preferred) and strong comfort with programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Understanding of financial reports, as well as ability to develop management reports that present a clear financial picture of fundraising activities
- And, hey, a sense of humor and ability to roll with the punches never hurt
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to with "development director" in the subject line. We are looking for thoughtful, personalized cover letters that demonstrate applicants' qualifications and work style; please be sure to tell us how in the past you have raised at least $2 million of an organization's annual budget and how you would apply what you have learned to Grist. No phone calls, please.
Grist is an equal-opportunity employer.
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
(We are currently accepting applications for this position.)
Are you a seasoned editor with online media know-how, management experience, a passion for the news, and an appreciation for life's absurdities? If so, Grist may be the place for you.
But enough about you -- let's talk about us: Grist.org is the country's leading online source of environmental news and analysis, reporting daily on the events, issues, people, and trends that affect our planet. We shape the nation's conversation around all things green, educating, informing, inspiring -- and eliciting guffaws from -- our audience of nearly one million.
We are in the midst of an exciting period of growth and opportunity and are seeking an executive editor with online media experience and strong leadership skills to help guide our organization. As a member of our senior management team, this talented, creative leader will design and implement big-picture plans, evaluate the latest trends in interactive media, and lead our skilled editorial staff toward ever-greater heights. We are interested in filling this post as soon as possible; the position is based in Seattle (no exceptions), with occasional travel required.
Job Description:
- Guide editorial and design team of 15-plus to produce high-quality environmental reporting and analysis in both traditional and multimedia formats
- Working with senior editorial team of three, strengthen quality of current product to expand Grist's reputation as an outstanding venue for the best voices in green media
- Develop and implement new uses for multimedia formats, new means of content delivery, and new ways of creating and inspiring our community
- Design and maintain an editorial calendar that delivers thoughtful, topical coverage of the most important issues in the environmental realm, following news closely and stepping back to analyze trends and connections
- Identify and recruit outside vendors or freelancers for the development of new content
- Work with internal marketing, business development, and fundraising peers to build and maintain relationships with outside organizations that expand Grist's reach and impact
- Communicate editorial and products plans to the staff and board of directors
- Assist in building and managing an advisory board of online media experts
- At least seven years of editorial experience, including online media
- Experience leading a diverse, strong-minded, and talented team of staff and freelancers
- Demonstrated ability to lead the development of engaging online content that builds website traffic
- Understanding of the opportunities and challenges of online media
- Highly developed knowledge of current events and dedication to forceful, intelligent journalism
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to multitask and thrive under multiple deadlines
- Bachelors degree
- Grace under pressure
- A wicked sense of humor
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to with Executive Editor in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Grist is an equal-opportunity employer.
Background on Grist:
With a fresh spin on environmental news and views, Grist informs, inspires, and links America's next generation of green activists. Our efforts have garnered the 2005 and 2006 People's Voice Webby Award for Best Magazine, the Utne 2003 and 2005 Independent Press Awards for Online Political Coverage, and frequent citations in major media including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Boston Globe, National Public Radio, Fast Company, and the London Independent. Grist is a nonprofit organization; its funding sources include foundations, major donors, advertising, and thousands of devoted readers.
WEB PRODUCTION MANAGER
(We are currently accepting applications for this position.)
Job Description:
Grist (www.grist.org) seeks a personable, visionary, experienced Web Production Manager with proven success managing and leading a fast-paced, dynamic web production department. As the country's leading online source of environmental news and analysis, Grist informs, inspires, and links America's next generation of green citizens. Our work has garnered many awards and frequent citations in major media including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, National Public Radio, and the London Independent.
All of which we're excited about! But all of which don't mean hooey if we don't have a good-lookin', high-performin' site for readers and reviewers to look at and interact with. And that's where you come in.
Job Description:
This position will lead a team of five people responsible for the publication of all web content and projects related to the web site. In addition to managing day to day publishing, we are seeking an energetic and experienced candidate to help lead the team as the organization grows and expands. Grist is increasingly taking advantage of Web2.x publishing opportunities - user-interactive content, dynamic syndication, social-distribution - which will be a significant focus of this position. Grist's production output will include traditional websites, RSS feeds, tailored email, audio, video, widgets, and will evolve toward technologies that haven't been developed yet. The Web Production Manager will play a vital role in Grist's daily publishing, coordinating schedules, priorities, and bridging the gap between Grist writers and Grist readers. This position reports to the Director of Information Technology.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely publishing/deployment of all website content
- Oversee the processes and products used to support distribution of email newsletters and RSS feeds to Grist subscribers
- Administer the content management systems used for the web content and site blog
- Ensure appropriate tracking and reporting of web statistics and web analytics
- Manage the production and implementation of podcasts, vodcasts and slideshows
- Oversee and coordinate projects across departments including marketing, business development, fund raising
- Manage and track advertisements on the site and coordinate with third party ad server organizations
- Assume a leadership role to support product and website changes to meet strategic goals
- Lead and develop team members
- Work with the team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
- Coordinate, prioritize and distribute work within the team
This position requires experience in the following areas:
- 2-5 years team management or supervisory experience; project management experience -- particularly scheduling, and meeting deadlines -- a plus
- Ability to prioritize and juggle many assignments within the team; flexibility to adapt to change
- Attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work
- Strong communication, problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to see big picture and to recommend changes in line with organizational strategy and direction
- System librarianship -- content architecture and organization
- Content management and email list management
- Breadth of experience in multimedia publishing; experience with a variety of media distribution channels
- Online advertising
- Systems administration
- Google Analytics and log analytics
- Web development methodologies
- PHP, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML/RSS
- MySQL and Apache
Electronic communications are preferred, but you may also mail or fax materials to:
Grist
710 Second Ave., Suite 860
Seattle, WA 98104
fax: 253.423.6487
No phone calls, please.
Salary DOE; good benefits, a delightful workplace, and the opportunity to play a crucial role in a magazine with a mission. Grist is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on anything except how dang good you are at your job. People of color and individuals from other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Background on Grist:
With a fresh spin on environmental news and views, Grist informs, inspires, and links America's next generation of green activists. Since Grist incorporated as a free-standing nonprofit in 2003, our audience has soared to nearly 700,000 people a month. Our efforts have garnered the 2005 and 2006 People's Voice "Webby" Award for Best Magazine, the Utne 2003 and 2005 Independent Press Awards for Online Political Coverage, and citations in major media including the New York Times, Vanity Fair, Newsweek, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Boston Globe, the Weekly Standard, National Journal, National Public Radio, the Japan Times, Fast Company, and the London Independent. Grist's motto: Gloom and doom with a sense of humor.
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