Development Writer & Storyteller for Fundraising

Human Rights Watch, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Rights Watch, Inc. is seeking a Development Writer/Editor in New York for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time role in the Development and Outreach Department. You will craft concise, persuasive fundraising materials reflecting HRW’s work, impact, and values, with a focus on human-centered storytelling and donor engagement.

The role reports to the Director of Program Engagement and involves collaboration across multiple time zones. Preference for candidates near the New York office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of five years writing compelling fundraising content on deadline.

Responsibilities

• Craft short-form writing for a global donor audience in various formats.
• Synthesize and shorten existing material for accessibility and engagement.
• Stay current with HRW’s programmatic work to accurately convey mission and impact.
• Collaborate with development teams to create materials advancing fundraising objectives.
• Liaise with Program and Media to inform and improve materials.
• Set priorities and manage workflow for multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Skills

Written communication

Storytelling

Audience tailoring

Editing for fundraising

Time management

Research skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Human Rights Watch, Inc. is seeking a Development Writer/Editor in New York for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time role in the Development and Outreach Department. You will craft concise, persuasive fundraising materials reflecting HRW’s work, impact, and values, with a focus on human-centered storytelling and donor engagement.

The role reports to the Director of Program Engagement and involves collaboration across multiple time zones. Preference for candidates near the New York office.