Program Strategy Manager
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Opinion Writer
Stand Together
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Arlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Produce op-eds and thought leadership pieces that effectively convey the Stand Together community’s mission and vision and meet communications and messaging goals
- Write for principals and partners on a wide variety of issues and topics, including federal policy advocacy, state legislation, music, sports, culture, philanthropy, and more
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including communications directors, policy fellows, grassroots organizers and activists, government affairs, thought leaders, and external partners to produce op-eds that meet significant moments and capture unique voices and stories
- Deliver persuasive writing and revisions on tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and consistency
- Capture unique voices and tones while maintaining style, editorial, and messaging standards
- Continued learning in the op-ed field to understand what editors and outlets are looking for to increase op-ed placements
- Adapt to evolving priorities with a self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to results and collaboration
Requirements
- 3-5 years of professional writing experience focused on ghost- and opinion writing
- A background in grassroots advocacy, journalism, or political communications is preferred, but not required
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, specifically in opinion and persuasive writing, as well as the ability to capture different voices and tone while maintaining clear, concise prose
- Proven ability to comprehend and simplify complex issues and translate them into opinion-style writing, such as the economy, health care, immigration, addiction recovery, education, criminal justice reform, and more
- Strategic insight and entrepreneurial drive, with a deep understanding of how to translate goals and ideas into persuasive opinion content
- A collaborative, cross-functional mindset, with experience navigating fast-paced, matrixed environments, managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and setting standards for best practices
- Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect
Benefits
- Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting
- Flexible time off
- Comprehensive health and dental plans
- Wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace
- Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
- A meaningful career with a passionate community of over 1,300 employees
- Commitment to growth in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
op-ed writingpersuasive writingeditingproofreadingghostwritingpolicy advocacy writingjournalismopinion writingcontent creationcomplex issue simplification
Soft skills
collaborationentrepreneurial mindsetstrategic insightadaptabilitytime managementcommunicationattention to detailcreativityproblem-solvingcommitment to results
