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About the Role

The Azrieli Foundation is seeking an Editorial Content Lead/Writer to serve as the lead writer, editorial strategist, and storyteller, advancing the Foundation's charitable objectives and strategic priorities through impactful, audience-centered communications. This role translates complex issues, research, grant outcomes, and organizational impact into compelling narratives that strengthen understanding of the Foundation's work, amplify key initiatives, support thought leadership, and foster meaningful engagement.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Foundation's lead writer, editor, and storytelling specialist.
Contribute to a strategic editorial calendar aligned with organizational priorities, initiatives, and campaigns.
Build and maintain a cross-departmental Story Bank, identifying and capturing stories from various stakeholders.
Translate complex ideas, grant outcomes, research findings, and impact data into engaging and accessible content for diverse audiences.
Produce high-quality long- and short-form content across multiple channels and formats, including impact stories, newsletter & website content, campaign materials, and video scripts.
Draft speeches, presentations, key messages, talking points, and correspondence for senior leaders.
Support the development of opinion editorials, commentary pieces, and thought leadership articles.
Assist with media relations through the development of media materials, backgrounders, spokesperson briefs, and key messages.
Maintain brand and editorial standards and content best practices.
Ensure consistency of voice, tone, language, and messaging across all communications.
Act as the Foundation's primary editor and proofreader for major communications materials.
Review content for clarity, accuracy, accessibility, and audience relevance.
Help shape and evolve the Foundation's organizational narrative and messaging framework.
Identify opportunities to strengthen the Foundation's profile through strategic storytelling and content development.
Ensure editorial content aligns with organizational priorities, mission, and values.
Work closely with Sr. Communications Specialist, Impact Storytelling and Recognition, to identify and develop grantee, program, and impact stories.
Partner with the Digital Communications Specialist to optimize content for digital platforms and support digital content strategy.
Collaborate with program teams, Foundation leadership, and external partners to gather content and develop stories.
Support communications activities related to major announcements, campaigns, events, and strategic initiatives.
Support video production development, including story development, scripting, and spokesperson preparation.
Contribute editorial expertise to multimedia projects, including podcasts and videos.
Support Foundation events, publications, and special initiatives as required.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in editorial content development, journalism, communications, publishing, or related fields.
Passionate storyteller with exceptional writing and editing abilities; strong editorial judgment and attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience translating complex subject matter into engaging and accessible content, conducting interviews, and developing human-centered impact stories.
Experience supporting executive communications and thought leadership initiatives.
Familiarity with digital content strategies and multi-channel content distribution.
Experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic, research, education, healthcare, or public sectors is an asset.
Proficiency in French and/or Hebrew is also considered an asset.
This role may require flexible hours to support events and initiatives.
Limited travel may also be required.

Skills

Highly organized
Detail-oriented
Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Trustworthy
Reliable
Can exercise discretion and tact in difficult or confidential situations
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Can collaborate effectively with key stakeholders and leadership
Calm under pressure
Can adapt quickly to changing priorities and circumstances
Outstanding people skills
Ability to interact with diverse groups and individuals, both internally and externally
Self-starter
Creative mindset
Problem-solving capabilities
Able to work independently and proactively

Location

Canada
Israel

Work Type

Flexible hours

Experience Level

7+ years of experience

About the Company

The Azrieli Foundation is one of the largest public philanthropic foundations in Canada, supporting initiatives in education, science & healthcare, research and the arts across Canada and Israel.
Through innovative and strategic philanthropy, we work to open doors, break new ground and nurture networks – helping people of all faiths, ages, backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential and drive positive change in their communities.
Inspired by Jewish values – including Tikkun Olam, the responsibility to repair the world - and the vision and resilience of our founder, David J. Azrieli z”l, the mission of Azrieli philanthropy is to improve the lives of present and future generations through Education, Research, Healthcare and the Arts both in Canada and Israel.
Our values are the bedrock of our culture. They shape how we work, how we collaborate and how we make decisions—every single day. Those who succeed at the Azrieli Foundation exemplify the core principles of: Integrity & respect, Taking on big challenges, Excellence, Passion for making a difference, Results-oriented mindset, Sustainable impact, Inclusivity and Accessibility.
Living our values means creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to contribute. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is one way we put those values into practice.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and value diverse backgrounds, abilities and ways of thinking. Diversity and inclusion make our organization strong, productive and innovative. Applicants with lived experience who identify as neurodivergent are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are committed to creating inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require an accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please reach out to HR@azrielifoundation.org.

Equal Opportunity

The Azrieli Foundation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and value diverse backgrounds, abilities and ways of thinking.
Diversity and inclusion make our organization strong, productive and innovative.
Applicants with lived experience who identify as neurodivergent are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are committed to creating inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.
If you require an accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please reach out to HR@azrielifoundation.org.