POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Communications Director, the Content Specialist is responsible for writing, editing, and organizing original content that supports NAPAWF’s mission and broader communications strategy. They serve as a critical part of the communications team serving as a collaborative partner with other NAPAWF teams and stakeholders, including the Field, Policy, and Development departments to support and execute strategic communications goals.
CONTENT CREATION
- Write and edit content, including press releases, op-eds, emails, messaging guides, and other external communications pieces in collaboration with the Communications Director for multiple platforms and audiences
- Develop and deliver tailored messaging among internal and external audiences
- Contribute to the design and production of print and electronic communications such as electronic newsletters, emails, and other collateral materials as assigned
- Adhere to editorial calendar, goals, and timelines
- Ensure all communications are accurate and thoroughly edited and messaging is consistent across channels
- Support development and production of annual reports, impact infographics, and evergreen materials
EVENT SUPPORT
- Support the planning, scripting, marketing, and production of external events
- Support with execution of a variety of profile-raising events and projects for the organization
PLANNING AND STRATEGY
- Work closely across teams – Policy, Field, and Development – to outline communications projects, create compelling content, determine timelines, and coordinate communications goals
- Work closely with digital engagement team to ensure continuity of messaging across channels
OTHER
- Additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field
- Excellent writing and editing skills, AP Style proficient
- Demonstrated experience developing campaigns for social media, email marketing, and content creation
- Ability to work across teams and independently
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Bilingual/multilingual skills and graphic design experience helpful, but not required
- Occasional travel may be required
SALARY & BENEFITS
The annual salary for this position is $55,000 – $60,000, commensurate with experience.
A highly competitive benefits package includes a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance. NAPAWF’s medical plan is covered by NAPAWF at 100% for employees and dependents with no out of pocket costs, including prescription drugs costs. Qualified dependents may also be covered.
NAPAWF offers full-time employees 15 days of vacation in the first year, sick leave, flexible spending program options and personal/family leave, as well as paid vacation between December 25 and January 1 of each year.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position can be based anywhere in the metro areas of Washington D.C., New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, St. Petersburg, FL or Chicago, IL.
NAPAWF is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.