Casual Staff Writer​/Content Creator

Position Summary

• Project-based communications support
• Responsible for drafting materials, op-eds, articles, and speeches for the Office of the President

Reports to: Deputy Chief of Staff/Chief of Staff

• Draft speeches, op-eds, articles, scholarly Jewish articles, business communications, donor communications, and other written materials for the Office of the President
• Manage writing projects from start to finish, including establishing timelines, incorporating edits, proofreading final materials, and preparing them for submission
• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the writing process, respond to feedback, and incorporate revisions in a timely manner.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and proactively communicating project status to ensure work remains on track
• Produce high-quality written materials tailored to a variety of audiences, including internal, external, academic, business, donor, and published communications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• 5 to 7 years of professional experience in writing, communications, or a related field
• Experience writing speeches, articles, business communications, donor communications, and other materials for a variety of audiences

• Superior writing, editing, and proofreading experience
• Experience working on tight deadlines and presenting quality drafts
• Experience writing for different audiences (internal, external, published articles)
• Demonstrated ability to assimilate complex information, understand multifaceted concepts, and translate these into compelling prose

$35 - $85 per hour

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