Writer

Stand Together; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) match

Health and dental plans

Wellness benefits (Peloton & Talkspace

Competitive compensation with bonus

Job summary

Stand Together in Arlington, TX seeks a Writer on the Grassroots Editorial Team to craft clear, concise communications that empower millions to advocate for policy changes. You’ll write across platforms for Stand Together and partners like AFP, AFP Action, The LIBRE Initiative, and Concerned Veterans for America.

You’ll translate complex ideas into compelling narratives with attention to tone and audience, collaborating across functions to drive meaningful societal change through storytelling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional writing experience in grassroots politics, journalism, or political communications.
• Ability to translate complex policy into clear narratives tailored to specific audiences.
• Strong attention to detail with editing and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Write emails, blog posts, direct mail, reports, and event communications.
• Develop content conveying Stand Together’s and AFP’s perspectives on key issues.
• Collaborate effectively with a self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset to develop strategic content under tight deadlines.
• Adapt to evolving priorities with a results-oriented approach.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Proofreading

Audience targeting

Strategic thinking

Job description

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’sbiggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.

As a Writeronthe GrassrootsEditorial Team,you’llplay a key role incraftingclear, concise, andcompelling communications thatempower millions of people across the country toadvocate forpolicy changes that get results.

You’ll write across platforms for Stand Together and key partners like Americans for Prosperity (AFP), AFP Action, The LIBRE Initiative, and Concerned Veterans for America, helping to drive societal change through effective storytelling that emphasizes aligning the keyinstitutions of government to their proper roles.

This role requires 5+ years of relevant experience in grassroots politics, journalism, or political communications,including elections-related work,and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear narratives and a strong understanding of tone and audience. (Additional experience is a plus.)

You’llneed to be entrepreneurial, feedback-friendly, results-oriented, and have a strong eye for accuracy and brevity.Youmustalsodemonstratea clear understanding of the political andelectorallandscapeandour diverse stakeholders’ nuanced messaging, while continually honing your craft.

How You Will Contribute

• Write high-impact content,including emails, blog posts, direct mail, reports, and event communications that inspire grassroots advocates and donor audiences.
• Developcontentthat clearly conveys StandTogether’sand AFP’s perspectiveson key issues like elections, the economy, health care, immigration, and the role of government.
• Collaborate effectivelywith a self-driven, entrepreneurial mindsetto develop strategic content forkey initiatives, often on tight deadlines.
• Adapt to evolving prioritieswith a self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset anda commitmentto results.

What You Will Bring

• 5+ years of professional writing experience, preferably in grassroots politics,journalism, or political communications, including elections-related work,with excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, and astrong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to simplify complex policy and strategic conceptsinto compelling, audience-tailored narratives across formats and platforms, aligned with brand voice and content strategy.
• A collaborative, cross-functional mindset, with experience navigating fast-paced, matrixed environments, defining deliverables, managing competing priorities, and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Strategic insight and entrepreneurial drive, with a deep understanding of the state and federal policy landscape, and the ability to connect daily writing tasks to long-term organizational impact.
• Enthusiasm to contribute to StandTogether’s vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits:Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
• A meaningful career:Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
• Commitment to growth:Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents.
• Competitive compensation:Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you toshare inthe success you help drive.

$75,000 - $100,000 a year

For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $75,000–$100,000 per year. This role may also be eligible for additional bonus compensation designed to align total compensation with an employee’s overall contribution to the organization.

Our Principles-Based Management™ (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors, including relevant experience, capabilities,demonstratedskills, role responsibilities, and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach, base salary may vary within or outside of theanticipatedrange based on these considerations.

Our Values:

Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.

We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.