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Senior Writer

Washington, D.C.

About Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America)

For more than 55 years, Reproductive Freedom for All and its chapters have fought to protect and expand reproductive freedom —including access to abortion and contraception — for everybody. We are powered by our more than 4 million members from every state and congressional district in the country, representing the 8 in 10 Americans who believe every person should have the freedom to make the best decision for themselves about if, when, and how to raise a family. 

Reproductive Freedom for All centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in our organization and our work. Continuously learning from our history, we hold ourselves accountable to achieve reproductive freedom with equitable access for everybody. As the oldest and largest national membership organization primarily focused on advocating for abortion access, we organize and mobilize, galvanizing millions of people to take action to defend reproductive freedom, and shining a spotlight of accountability on bad actors who work to impose their ideological agenda on others. We also work to elect champions for reproductive freedom and advance state and federal legislation to safeguard it. For more information on Reproductive Freedom for All, please visit our website. 

About the role:

We are looking for a creative and experienced Senior Writer to join the communications team at Reproductive Freedom for All and be our primary writer for our President and CEO’s narrative and voice. This person will craft compelling messages and produce high-quality written content for a range of audiences, advancing our mission to safeguard reproductive freedom. They will also think of opportunities to make an impact in the newscycle on a daily basis.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Reports to: Communications Director

This Position Is: Full Time, Exempt, Non-Union

Salary: $90,000 - $115,000

 

Responsibilities:

  • Draft a variety of communication products and tools; write a range of content and collateral for a range of audiences including, but not limited to, op-eds, statements, talking points, memos, and other materials as needed, in both a long-term and a rapid response capacity; 
  • Serve as the primary writer for our President and CEO;
  • Stay abreast of and well-versed on latest trends and information about a wide range of reproductive healthcare and rights issues in order to break into the news cycle;
  • Partner with other Communications and other cross departmental staff to ensure message consistency across organizational departments and channels;
  • Identify and execute ways to deploy our messaging into ongoing, narrative-shaping communications; 
  • Edit press releases, website copy, media advisories, research reports, development proposals, digital organizing and fundraising emails, and campaign materials as needed, for clarity and accuracy and with an eye towards compelling storytelling and message cohesiveness;
  • Craft content and stories that inspire and engage diverse, underrepresented, and low-income communities to ensure the voices most impacted by reproductive restrictions are centered in public narratives and advocacy efforts;
  • Provide regular opportunities for staff to engage with our style guide and our messaging recommendations both to learn and to build their strategic communication skills; 
  • Refine and manage an editorial style guide, ensuring consistency in organizational communications;
  • Work with executive leadership and the Equity, Culture, and Talent (ECT) Department to develop internal and external messaging related to employee engagement, workplace policies, and organizational messaging;
  • Draft communications related to any workforce policy changes and other ECT initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives;
  • Maintain confidentiality when handling communications related to organizational strategy and personnel matters;
  • Develop trainings and resources for Reproductive Freedom for All staff, affiliates, and members to help equip colleagues with messages and template materials to assist in their work; 
  • Contribute to our storytellers/storybanking program to amplify the voices of people directly affected by issues of reproductive freedom and access to abortion care, such as people in underrepresented and low-income communities;
  • Other duties consistent with the responsibilities and qualifications in this job description may be assigned.

Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years of professional writing experience, with excellent writing skills and a good understanding of the news cycle and media environment as well as best practices of storytelling;
  • Commitment to working collaboratively and helping contribute to a positive and high-impact workplace;
  • Organized, resourceful, and flexible;
  • Ability to work on multiple projects at once and to excel under tight deadlines;
  • Demonstrated ability to capture our President and CEOs voice;
  • Experience writing material quickly and persuasively while ensuring factual accuracy and clarity of presentation;
  • Impeccable attention to detail and a firm grasp of AP style; 
  • A demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and exercise discretion when navigating personnel issues;
  • Ability to translate complex issues into everyday, memorable, and accessible language; 
  • Organized self-starter with strong time management and strategic planning skills; 
  • Strategic thinker who can see the big picture, specifically how concept, strategy, and language all fit together for effective communications;
  • Knowledgeable about the traditional and digital media landscapes and different mechanisms for storytelling and narrative-shaping; 
  • Demonstrated commitment to the reproductive freedom movement;
  • Demonstrated commitment to contributing to a workplace environment in which diversity is valued and supported; 
  • Ability to work as a team member and to contribute to a positive team environment.

OPTIONAL: Nice-to-haves (or excited-to-learns):

  • Campaign experience as well as coalition experience; 
  • Prior experience writing for a principal; 
  • Spanish language fluency.
 
Reproductive Freedom for All does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or political affiliation. 
 
Candidates with backgrounds, identities, and experiences that are historically underrepresented in reproductive freedom non-profits are encouraged to apply.

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