Civil Rights Communications Storyteller

Lawyers-Committee-For-Civil-Rights-Under-Law-; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

403(b) with employer match

Disability insurance

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is seeking a Communications Engagement Writer to craft high-quality content that educates audiences, elevates the organization's mission, and drives ongoing engagement. You will translate complex civil rights topics into accessible narratives, proofread and edit material, develop talking points for events, and collaborate across departments.

The role reports to the Vice President of Communications and requires 3–5 years of nonprofit writing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, writing, communications or journalism or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of full-time professional writing experience in an advocacy or non‑profit setting.
• Familiarity with civil rights and racial justice issues.
• Experience crafting compelling email messages and other content for external audiences as part of digital outreach.
• Experience writing for executive level staff, including writing in the voice of the institution and individual leaders.
• Strong working knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style and AP Style.
• Ability to manage multiple writing and design projects with outside consultants.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary author to develop, draft, and edit content for emails, publications, blog posts and other website content for digital marketing.
• Translate complex civil rights legal information into engaging, accessible content.
• Serve as primary proofreader and copyeditor for the Communications department.
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, brand alignment and consistency in messaging and tone.
• Craft talking points and remarks for speaking engagements and essays for special publications.
• Collaborate with the Director of Earned Media on drafting op‑eds.
• Manage writing and production of the organization’s annual report.
• Coordinate email program calendar with the Director of Digital Media.
• Support storytelling through online audience cultivation initiatives.
• Draft internal and external communications and templates.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Communications

Project management

Deadline-driven

Email campaigns

Voice of institution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, writing, communications or journalism

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Job description

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is seeking a Communications Engagement Writer to craft high-quality content that educates audiences, elevates the organization's mission, and drives ongoing engagement. You will translate complex civil rights topics into accessible narratives, proofread and edit material, develop talking points for events, and collaborate across departments.

The role reports to the Vice President of Communications and requires 3–5 years of nonprofit writing