Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Job overview
The Staff Writer at the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is responsible for creating and editing written content to support the organization's racial justice mission, impacting communication efforts across multiple platforms.
Responsibilities and impact
The Staff Writer drafts various written materials including publications, blog posts, and speeches, proofreads and copyedits content, manages the annual report production, coordinates email and website content calendars, and supports multiple communication initiatives.
Compensation and benefits
The role offers a salary range of $60,000 to $85,000, comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision, parental leave, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, voluntary disability insurance, and a monthly cell phone stipend.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in English, writing, communications, or journalism, with three to five years of professional writing experience in advocacy or non-profit settings, strong knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style and AP style, excellent writing and editing skills, and familiarity with digital tools like Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress is a plus.
Work environment and culture
The organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion, encourages candidates from underrepresented communities, and operates within a unionized environment with collective bargaining agreements.
Company information
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is a historic national racial justice legal organization founded in 1963, focused on legal advocacy to ensure racial equity and justice.
Team overview
The Staff Writer reports to the Vice President of Communications and works closely with the President/Executive Director, collaborating with digital marketing and media directors.
Job location and travel
The position is full-time, based in Washington, DC, with some travel expected.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to apply by submitting their application to join the organization's mission-driven team; specific application instructions or deadlines are not detailed.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines traditional and digital communication responsibilities within a fast-paced advocacy environment, supporting multiple initiatives and requiring flexibility in work hours including evenings and weekends.
Company overview
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy to address racial discrimination and promote equal justice. They make money through donations, grants, and fundraising events to support their mission of securing equal justice under the law. The organization has a significant history of litigating landmark civil rights cases and advocating for policies that combat racial injustice, voting rights violations, and economic inequality.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your professional writing experience in advocacy or non-profit settings, emphasizing your ability to produce diverse written content such as publications, blog posts, op-eds, emails, and speeches relevant to civil rights and racial justice.
Showcase your mastery of Chicago Manual of Style, AP style, and person-first writing, along with your proofreading and copyediting skills, as these are critical for the Staff Writer role.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Lawyers' Committee corporate website, LinkedIn, and other job boards that list this position to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with communications team members or the Vice President of Communications at Lawyers' Committee on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent racial justice campaigns they've promoted or asking about the organization's communication strategies to engage authentically.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'civil rights advocacy,' 'copyediting,' 'email writing,' 'Chicago Manual of Style,' and 'project management' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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