Content Manager/Staff Writer

CCS Fundraising; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in strategic fundraising seeks a Content Manager/Staff Writer to produce engaging content that strengthens their brand and supports their mission. The role involves writing diverse materials, collaborating with teams, and managing content projects. Ideal candidates will have 4-6 years of writing experience, strong storytelling skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Dynamic training program

Career advancement opportunities

Mentoring

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional writing experience in relevant fields.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit diverse content types including articles and case studies.
• Manage content production across campaigns and publication formats.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure content aligns with marketing efforts.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Tools

Content Management Systems

SEO

Job description

Description

TITLE: Content Manager/Staff Writer

LOCATION: Remote (Preference for alignment with an east coast regional CCS office: New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Miami, Chicago)

REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Content Strategy

DEPARTMENT: Corporate Marketing

TYPE: Full Time, Remote (occasional in-person/in-office attendance will be required)

Please submit a cover letter.

This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.

Who We Are

CCS Fundraising is an international strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. Since 1947, CCS has empowered many of the world’s greatest organizations across sectors to advance some of the most important causes in history. We plan, manage, and implement programs and initiatives that achieve fundraising goals and mission impact.

CCS provides tailored support to more than 700 nonprofit organizations annually. Headquartered in New York, the firm has over 600 professionals and 18 offices throughout the United States and Europe. Our people are our greatest strength. At CCS, you will join a diverse team of smart, passionate, and resourceful professionals who are driven by purpose and committed to performance.

UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE

We are seeking a Staff Writer to join our growing and versatile Marketing team. In this role, you’ll produce a wide range of content to engage our audiences, strengthen our brand, and support our mission. From expert advice and thought leadership articles to case studies, reports, and marketing materials, you’ll have the opportunity to shape key content that drives our business forward.

You’ll work closely across internal teams and lines of business, collaborating with subject matter experts to source, write, and refine content and will contribute to the development of strategic publications like the Philanthropy Landscape and Philanthropy Pulse Report. You’ll also support the firm's content strategy through high-quality written materials across various channels such as ads, social media posts, and emails.

Responsibilities

Content Development

• Write and edit diverse content types, including articles (expert advice, thought leadership, trends), case studies, research reports, white papers, infographics, marketing emails, newsletters, social media copy, and advertisements
• Ghostwrite thought leadership pieces in collaboration with senior leaders and subject matter experts
• Review data and extrapolate insights to inform content development.
• Translate complex ideas into clear, engaging, and audience-appropriate narratives
• Ensure all content aligns with CCS’s brand voice and messaging standards
  
  

Editorial Planning & Execution

• Help manage content production across campaigns and various publication formats
• Conduct research and interviews to ideate and develop timely, high-quality content
• Manage key content projects, ensuring deadlines and alignment with team goals
• Contribute to flagship publications, including the Philanthropic Landscape and Philanthropy Pulse Report
• Collaborate to maintain the editorial calendar
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with teammates in branding, events, field marketing, PR, and social media to ensure content is aligned with broader marketing efforts
• Collaborate with regional client teams and departments like Business Development, Data & Analytics, Systems & Change Management, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging to source and shape content
• Tailor messaging for diverse audiences and distribution channels
  
  

Content Strategy & Optimization

• Participate in strategy sessions to inform and enhance the firm’s content approach
• Leverage performance data and audience insights to refine and optimize content effectiveness
• Incorporate SEO best practices, writing with keyword intent, discoverability, and user experience in mind and balancing keyword performance with brand voice and storytelling
• Stay updated on trends in fundraising, nonprofit communications, and digital storytelling
  
  

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience: 4–6 years of professional writing experience in journalism, content marketing, strategic communications, or related fields
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related discipline
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across formats
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and ghostwriting
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects with minimal supervision
• Comfort working across teams and synthesizing complex information
• Familiarity with content management systems, SEO fundamentals, and basic analytics
• A passion for storytelling, attention to detail, and a strategic mindset
  
  

CCS offers competitive benefits, a dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply.

Please submit a cover letter.

SALARY RANGE:$70,000 - $85,000

The exact salary varies within range based on years of relevant experience and education.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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