Description
Position Title: Writer/Editor Reports to: Senior Director of Content Location: Employees in this role can work from our Boston, MA office, remotely within the U.S. or hybrid of these two options. Ability to travel domestically and overseas as needed (limited travel required, less than 10%). Position Type: Full time
Position Overview:
The Writer/Editor will create fresh, inspiring content for use on various platforms, including the Partners In Health (PIH) website, blog articles, social media, and other marketing and communication materials. As part of the Marketing & Communications team, the Writer/Editor will participate in editorial planning and edit content from Marketing & Communications team members and PIH staff from across the globe.
Responsibilities:
Content production (60%)
- Develop and write compelling content (including articles, scripts, listicles, infographics, podcasts, etc.) that grow PIH's awareness, engage diverse audiences, and grow the donor base to fuel our work and sustain our mission.
- In conjunction with the Marketing & Communications teamโs production calendars, set, adhere to, and enforce multiple deadlines.
- Schedule and post copy to PIH website (www.pih.org), including photos and graphics, keeping up-to-date with the content Management Systemโs (CMSโs) latest updates.
- Collaborate with others across the organization to collect, organize, and produce content for audience-specific materials, as needed.
Content editing (30%)Partner with global Communications colleagues to gather, edit, and package information into compelling content for various platforms that is appropriate and appealing to a primarily U.S.-based audience.
Training (10%)
- Mentor and train global Communications colleagues in identifying and developing story ideas and turning them into compelling pieces. May include travel to care delivery sites.
- Support global Communications colleagues in building their care delivery site Communication teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelorโs degree and at least three years of experience as a journalist or professional writer required
- Proven ability to write and edit material across multiple platforms.
- Proficiency in French, Spanish, and/or Creole a bonus.
- Experience building strong relationships with sources.
- Experience using social media platforms, particularly Facebook, X, and Instagram.
- Working knowledge of website content management systems.
- Familiarity with Associated Press style.
- Understanding of and ability to clearly communicate topics related to global health and social justice a plus.
- Ability to travel domestically and overseas as needed.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Exemplary communications skills; ability to work effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries.
Organizational Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the worldโs leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governmentsโ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.
As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, United States), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.
Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.
Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $60,000.00 and $75,000.00/year. The starting salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market for the position, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan with employer match, as well as participate in organization-sponsored medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employeeโs eligible dependents. Full time employees will receive 15 days of vacation, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, and 3 volunteer days in addition to paid time off during the week between Christmas and New Yearโs Day, the week of July 4th, and 11 additional holidays annually.