Senior Writer and Editor

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) is a diverse community of learners, teachers, and employees who are passionate about changing the world through education and striving for maximum impact in the field of education. Many choose to work at the Harvard Graduate School of Education because they believe in our mission and are excited by our vision for the future.

We have a reputation as a great place to work, for our excellent leadership, and we are a strong community that values diversity. For more information about HGSE, its programs, research, and faculty, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The EdRedesign Lab at Harvard Graduate School of Education is focused on talent development, actionable research, and our Institute for Success Planning. Our mission is to ensure the social, emotional, physical, and academic development and well-being of all children and youth, especially those affected by racism, poverty, and disinvestment.

• Write, edit, and produce signature actionable research, strategic communications, and curricular materials, primarily teaching cases, spotlights, educator/teaching guides, briefs and related materials. Additionally, op-eds and commentaries, white papers, blog/online posts, and other written products that align with EdRedesign's strategic priorities.
• Conduct relevant desk and field research to inform the development of EdRedesign written materials, including reviewing publicly available materials, sourcing and analyzing internal organization documents, and conducting interviews with protagonists, practitioners, leaders, and other sources. All research must be appropriately sourced, cited, and attributed.
• Work with EdRedesign's senior leadership, research, and communications departments along with national and community partners to produce signature written materials.
• Work with EdRedesign’s communications team to develop written companion pieces for multimedia projects focused on movement building, narrative, and breakthrough storytelling.
• Contribute to the ideation of different curricular material formats for EdRedesign’s target audiences, including students, practitioners, and policymakers.
• Contribute to the development of EdRedesign's new editorial process for signature publications and curricular materials.

This position works for a combination of on-campus and remote work based on business needs and manager approval. The opportunity for 100% remote work is available. All remote work must be performed within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT and WA). Candidates residing in other states are also encouraged to apply, though they would become employees of a third-party external payroll company rather than Harvard University.

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 5+ years of related experience
• Experience with case writing and the production of curricular materials
• Candidates selected for an interview will be required to submit a writing sample
• Any candidate wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter in addition to their resume. Please upload as one document.

• Master's degree or equivalent preferred
• Commitment to EdRedesign's mission, vision, and values
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with the Harvard case method and case writing focused on social impact
• Experience writing and editing in a range of formats, including educator/teaching guides, briefs, op-eds and commentaries, white papers, blog/online posts, and case studies.
• Experience developing interview protocols for a range of written formats
• Strong…