Development Writer: Science Storyteller for Donors

Broad Institute; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

The Broad Institute is seeking a Development Writer to translate complex biomedical concepts into donor-friendly copy. You will draft acknowledgements, stewardship reports, and materials for development activities, working closely with frontline fundraisers and senior leaders.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of professional writing experience, an English/biology focus is preferred, and a keen eye for clarity and precision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, journalism, or life sciences. An advanced degree would be a bonus.
• 4+ years of professional writing experience, preferably in development, nonprofit, higher education, or science communications.
• Exceptional written, expository, and verbal communication skills; copy editing and proofreading a plus.
• Keen editorial judgment with regard to clarity, concision, and precision.

Responsibilities

• Produce copy that is clear, accurate, compelling, inspiring, and donor-centered, translating complex scientific concepts into lay language.
• Draft gift acknowledgements and other correspondence for senior leaders as needed.
• Draft stewardship reports conveying scientific progress and impact with input from fundraisers and editors.
• Draft and edit materials for Development activities (biographies, invitations, post-event correspondence, etc.).
• Manage multiple writing assignments and track drafts, revisions, approvals, and deadlines.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Communication skills

Fact-checking

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Broad Institute is seeking a Development Writer to translate complex biomedical concepts into donor-friendly copy. You will draft acknowledgements, stewardship reports, and materials for development activities, working closely with frontline fundraisers and senior leaders.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of professional writing experience, an English/biology focus is preferred, and a keen eye for clarity and precision.