Writer

Stand Together

$75K — $100K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in grassroots politics, journalism, or political communications, especially elections-related work.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to simplify complex ideas into clear narratives tailored to diverse audiences.
  • Experience managing competing priorities in fast-paced environments, while consistently meeting deadlines.
  • Deep understanding of the political and electoral landscape and the nuances of messaging for various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Write high-impact content such as emails, blog posts, direct mail, and reports to inspire advocacy.
  • Develop strategic content that communicates organizational perspectives on key policy issues.
  • Collaborate with team members to create content for initiatives within tight timelines.
  • Adapt content strategies to evolving priorities while maintaining a results-oriented focus.
  • Ensure accuracy and brevity in all written communications.

Benefits

  • 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
  • Flexible time off and comprehensive health and dental plans.
  • Wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
  • A non-hierarchical environment fostering employee development and empowerment.
  • A passionate community dedicated to tackling complex social challenges.
Full Job Description
As a Writer on the Grassroots Editorial Team, you'll play a key role in crafting clear, concise, and compelling communications that empower millions of people across the country to advocate for policy 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 key institutions 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'll need to be entrepreneurial, feedback-friendly, results-oriented, and have a strong eye for accuracy and brevity. You must also demonstrate a clear understanding of the political and electoral landscape and our 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. • Develop content that clearly conveys Stand Together's and AFP's perspectives on key issues like elections, the economy, health care, immigration, and the role of government. • Collaborate effectively with a self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset to develop strategic content for key initiatives, often on tight deadlines. • Adapt to evolving priorities with a self-driven, entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to 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 a strong attention to detail. • Proven ability to simplify complex policy and strategic concepts into 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 Stand Together'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 to share in the 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, demonstrated skills, role responsibilities, and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach, base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.

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