Staff Writer
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position ofStaff Writer in the Communications and MarketingDepartment of the ACLUs National office in New York NY Washington D.C. or San Francisco CA. This is ahybrid rolethat has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight(8) days per month. This is a 2-year term-limited position.
The ACLU Communications & Marketing department creates maintains and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights and illustrate the value and impact of the ACLUs transformational work. Through our messaging engagement with newsmakers our written content creative branding and visual identity we encourage support for the ACLU and help to build a more perfect union.
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).
WHAT YOULL DO
Reporting to theHead of Marketing Channels theStaff Writer will take the lead in scripting long-form video content and all related adaptations for social media including but not limited to video essays scripted adaptations of ACLU reports and partnership appearances; long-form editorial assets including but not limited to op-eds or brand proposals; and related ad copy as needed.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
- Conceive pitch and write original well-researched audience-driven long-form video during proactive and reactive moments contributing to content that amplifies educates and drives attention to the proactive and reactive work of our organization
- Proofread and prepare video scripts to ensure clarity accuracy consistency and accessibility
- Adapt other content including explainers op-eds data-driven reports and first-person narratives into compelling video content as assigned
- Collaborate with the other teams in the Marketing Channels Unit paid media social media earned media and strategic engagement and e-commerce and merchandising to support content development at all stages of production
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and spokespeople to deliver scripts that suit a variety of formats including for external verticals and partnerships delivering content with a high degree of editorial quality and self-review
- Coordinate with Head of Marketing Channels communications strategist and other relevant stakeholders to shepherd content through cross-departmental reviews
- Assist with special projects including advertising content online actions and advocacy campaigns live social media events and communications campaigns to support ACLU programs
- Provide copywriting support for various communications and marketing materials including blogs web pages paid ads and social media
- Stay up-to-date and informed about the ACLUs issues and positions and understand cultural conversations around social justice
- Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned
FUTURE ACLUERS WILL
- Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
- Center and embed the principles of equity inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
- Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts
WHAT YOULL BRING
- Professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: arts and entertainment media digital communications journalism screenwriting and storytelling
- Experience developing and writing serialized video content optimized for YouTube with a strong understanding of episodic storytelling audience retention platform best practices and long-form narrative formats
- Ability to produce copy on deadline in breaking news settings and during rapid response periods
- Experience writing engaging information-rich content on complex intersectional issues for a national generalist audience that is on-brand and on-message
- Experience working on issue-based advocacy campaigns and in communicating complex issues to a variety of owned and targeted audiences.
- Proven ability to produce and edit content that is persuasive issue-driven and compels people to take action
- Ability to identify and manage multiple content pieces across multiple subject areas simultaneously; and make recommendations for how to execute competing priorities
- Familiarity with and experience writing about social justice issues and a demonstrated interest in civil liberties and civil rights and passion for the work of the ACLU
COMPENSATION
For over 100 years the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether its ending mass incarceration achieving full equality for the LGBTQ community establishing new privacy protections for our digital age or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.
We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work but to their overall well-being.
At the ACLU we offer a broad range of benefits which include:
- Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical dental and vision coverage parental leave gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
- We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds internal professional development programs and workshops
OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Accessibility equity diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty equality and justice for all. For us diversity equity accessibility and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change. We are a community committed to learning and growth humility and grace transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression anti-ableism and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether were in the courts or in the office we believe We the People means all of us.
With this commitment in mind we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin marital status citizenship disability veteran status and record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online please email. If you are selected for an interview you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
