Assistant Director of Research & Writing

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Job summary

A leading organization seeks an Assistant Director of Research and Writing to lead their team, develop research strategies, and manage content creation. This remote role requires collaboration with senior leadership and oversight of various writing projects. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills and experience in policy-oriented work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Research & Writing team and execute the writing strategy.
• Collaborate with leadership to produce insights from projects.
• Manage staff and oversee content creation.

Job description

Job Description: Assistant Director of Research and Writing

Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab

Location: Remote, Anywhere in the US

Salary: $106,000 to $116,000 per year

Application Instructions

Please submit your application using the GPL’s Online Application Form. As part of your application, you will need to submit 2-3 writing samples that are solely authored by you:

1. At least one long piece (5-8 pages)
2. At least one short piece (< 2 pages)
3. At least one policy-oriented paper (e.g., policy brief, memo, academic paper)
4. At least one digital media product (e.g., news article, press release, blog post, social media post)
5. (Optional) Sample of print or web layout and graphic design products (e.g., slide deck, website graphics, publication layout)
6. (Optional) Links to websites or social media accounts you have managed

Role and Responsibilities

The Assistant Director will lead the Government Performance Lab’s Research & Writing team, reporting directly to the Executive Director. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing the research and writing strategy of the organization
• Collaborating with senior leadership to produce and disseminate insights from GPL projects
• Managing Research & Writing staff and overseeing content creation
• Writing and editing materials such as policy briefs, case studies, training materials, website content, and blog posts
• Serving as the managing editor of GPL publications
• Distributing content via press releases, media pitches, and social media to enhance visibility

Examples of recent projects include publications on kin-first practices, community-informed safety indicators, and promising practices for supporting homelessness response workforce.

Location and Start Date

Flexible location, with access to a major U.S. airport for occasional travel. Candidates must be able to start by July 21, 2025, or earlier.