Content Writer, Marketing & Communications Communications

Cred Lens is seeking a driven, curious Content Writer to support our communications and marketing efforts by helping shape and share Cred Lens’ public voice as the organization evolves and scales. This is an early-career role ideal for a strong writer who is eager to learn, contribute meaningfully, and grow within a mission-driven, education-focused nonprofit that operates with a startup mindset.

Reporting to the Vice President of Communications, supporting the Communications and Marketing team, and working closely with the senior leadership, product and sales teams, the Content Writer, Marketing & Communications will play a key role in creating, editing and managing content across our external-facing channels including our website, newsletters, blogs, and Linked In. The ideal candidate is a curious, coachable writer who enjoys turning complex ideas and data into clear, compelling communications for diverse audiences.

The position offers hands‑on marketing and communications experience in a start‑up environment and the opportunity to contribute to mission‑driven work that supports workforce development, access to education, and economic mobility.

Cred Lens is a national data trust focused on delivering verified outcomes insights for non‑degree credentials. We help credential issuers, funders, policymakers, and workforce partners address critical data gaps that prevent them from fully marketing, improving, and scaling their impact.

Cred Lens is a mission‑driven nonprofit that operates like a fast‑paced startup—collaborative, ambitious, and execution‑ and goal‑oriented. Our work is grounded in the belief that every individual deserves access to trustworthy data to make informed decisions about education and career pathways, and that better data can illuminate opportunity and drive systems‑level change.

• Write, edit, and proofread a wide range of external-facing content, including:
• Website copy and updates
• Blog posts and short‑and medium‑form articles
• Email newsletters and campaigns
• Social media content
• Marketing and sales collateral such as one‑pagers, pitch decks, FAQs, and messaging documents

• Help leverage and apply existing messaging frameworks across materials to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment

• Support Cred Lens’ thought leadership by drafting and editing:
• Speeches, presentations, and talking points
• Op‑eds, blog posts, and thought leadership content
• Briefing materials and summaries for external audiences
• Tailor tone, voice, and personality for different executives and audiences, incorporating feedback and iteration
• Assist with refining narratives that elevate Cred Lens’ public presence and credibility
• Contribute to the drafting and editing of long‑form reports to include comprehensive details, context, and analysis, impact summaries, and research‑adjacent materials
• Help translate complex, data‑informed or technical subject matter into clear, accessible content for non‑technical audiences
• Support version control and clarity across evolving documents and publications

• Help maintain consistency with Cred Lens’ brand voice, tone, and messaging across platforms
• Support content editorial calendars, planning, and asset organization
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Product, Customer Success, and Design teams
• Incorporate feedback from senior team members to continuously improve writing quality and effectiveness

• Strong writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• 0–3 years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, writing or related roles including internships or fellowships
• Demonstrated writing experience outside the classroom is strongly preferred (e.g., internships, publications, blogs, nonprofit work, research, or professional projects)
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English, public policy, or a related…