Opinion Writer

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps Americas boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our countrysbiggest 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 theOpinion Writeron our Earned Media team you will fill a key role in bringing complex policies and ideas to life with compelling persuasive opinion writing.

The opinion writer will write for principals and partners on a wide variety of issues and topics including federal policy advocacy state legislation music sports culture philanthropy and more. This role requires the ability to quickly grasp complex issues and translate them into compelling first-person narratives and revise and rework with the ever-changing media landscape. This role also requires strong collaboration and editing skills to capture unique voices and tones while maintaining style editorial and messaging is an exciting opportunity for a strong writer who wants to help tell effective stories and make persuasive arguments that drive our mission forward.

How You Will Contribute

Produce op-eds and thought leadership pieces that effectively convey the Stand Together communitys mission and vision and meet communications and messaging goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including communications directors policy fellows grassroots organizers and activists government affairs thought leaders and external partners to produce op-eds that meet significant moments and capture unique voices and stories.
Continued learning in the op-ed field to understand what editors and outlets are looking for to increase op-ed placements.
Deliver persuasive writing and revisions on tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy clarity and consistency.
Adapt to evolving priorities with a self-driven entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to results and collaboration.

What You Will Bring

3-5 years of professional writing experience focused on ghost- and opinion writing. A background in grassroots advocacy journalism or political communications is preferred but not required.
Exceptional writing editing and proofreading skills specifically in opinion and persuasive writing as well as the ability to capture different voices and tone while maintaining clear concise prose.
Proven ability to comprehend and simplify complex issues and translate them into opinion-style writing such as the economy health care immigration addiction recovery education criminal justice reform and more.
Strategic insight and entrepreneurial drive with a deep understanding of how to translate goals and ideas into persuasive opinion content.
A collaborative cross-functional mindset with experience navigating fast-paced matrixed environments managing competing priorities meeting deadlines and setting standards for best practices.
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Togethersvision and principled approachto 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 1300 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 to share in the success you help drive.

Our Values:Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our 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 our employees to be entrepreneurial to innovate and to continually drive transformation.

We believe diversity fuels creativity broadens knowledge and helps drive success and that is why were proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty dignity respect and sensitivity.

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps Americas boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our countrysbiggest 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 inc...

As theOpinion Writeron our Earned Media team you will fill a key role in bringing complex policies and ideas to life with compelling persuasive opinion writing.

How You Will Contribute

Produce op-eds and thought leadership pieces that effectively convey the Stand Together communitys mission and vision and meet communications and messaging goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including communications directors policy fellows grassroots organizers and activists government affairs thought leaders and external partners to produce op-eds that meet significant moments and capture unique voices and stories.
Continued learning in the op-ed field to understand what editors and outlets are looking for to increase op-ed placements.
Deliver persuasive writing and revisions on tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy clarity and consistency.
Adapt to evolving priorities with a self-driven entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to results and collaboration.

What You Will Bring

3-5 years of professional writing experience focused on ghost- and opinion writing. A background in grassroots advocacy journalism or political communications is preferred but not required.
Exceptional writing editing and proofreading skills specifically in opinion and persuasive writing as well as the ability to capture different voices and tone while maintaining clear concise prose.
Proven ability to comprehend and simplify complex issues and translate them into opinion-style writing such as the economy health care immigration addiction recovery education criminal justice reform and more.
Strategic insight and entrepreneurial drive with a deep understanding of how to translate goals and ideas into persuasive opinion content.
A collaborative cross-functional mindset with experience navigating fast-paced matrixed environments managing competing priorities meeting deadlines and setting standards for best practices.
Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Togethersvision and principled approachto 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 1300 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 to share in the success you help drive.