Description
The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.
As AP News grows its reader donations program, this role will be central to its day-to-day success. Based in the newsroom and working with AP’s journalist colleagues, you will develop and execute fundraising campaigns across AP’s digital platforms, craft donation messaging tied to breaking news and ongoing coverage and manage email and newsletter campaigns that deepen reader loyalty and drive financial support.
This is highly cross functional and will collaborate with colleagues across revenue and product to scale AP’s donor program. It is an ideal opportunity for a news-minded professional with a passion for audience engagement and a track record of turning readers into committed supporters.
What We Are Looking For
This is the right role for you if you can —
- Craft fundraising messaging to use across all of AP News’ digital platforms. You will create content for news-driven campaigns on our site, in newsletters and email and on third-party platforms — identifying ways to expand our supporter base through timely, compelling communication. Experience with fundraising communication, particularly in a nonprofit or mission-driven context, is a strong plus.
- Capitalize on news developments to generate effective donation messaging. The ideal candidate loves being steeped in daily news and can craft compelling calls-to-action for live news cycles — from pop-up messages to notes from beat leaders. You will work with editorial teams from the outset of major coverage to develop donation messaging that feels authentic and urgent.
- Manage email and newsletter campaigns with precision and creativity. You will oversee the editorial and fundraising dimensions of our email program, ensuring campaigns are well-timed, well-written, and optimized for conversion and retention, especially during year-end giving season.
- Collaborate with product and revenue teams to support reader-revenue growth. While this role sits in news, you will work closely with product, data and revenue colleagues. You will contribute to the optimization of the donor user journey and provide input on what’s working editorially and resonating with donors.
Salary & Benefits
This position is covered by The Associated Press’ contract with the News Media Guild. The anticipated annual salary range for this role is between $80,000 and $100,000 contingent on experience and other job-related factors. Compensation is contingent on a job candidate’s skills, qualifications and market location. Employees are eligible to participate, according to the terms of the official plan documents, in a 401(k) plan and employer-sponsored health insurance plan, and are eligible for paid time off and holidays in accordance with AP policy.
The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits which include:
- Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Company paid life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Paid parental leave for any new parent
- Mental health resources
Application deadline is May 7, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in an editorial, audience engagement, or digital fundraising capacity — ideally in a newsroom or nonprofit setting
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with familiarity in AP style
- Strong news judgment and the ability to work collaboratively across editorial, product, and revenue teams
- Demonstrable experience with newsletters, email campaigns and digital fundraising
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment
- Data-driven mindset; comfortable using analytics to inform decisions and track performance
- Experience with digital platforms that support news distribution and audience engagement
- Willingness to work nights and weekends as coverage demands — AP is a 24/7 operation
- Based near an office, with a hybrid schedule, or Remote
- Must be able to work in the U.S. or be able to gain permission to do so
