Job Description

Our client, a global legal advocacy organization in reproductive health, is seeking a part-time Web Content Writer & Editor to join their team for a 6 month contract. The Web Content Writer/Editor will write, edit and help manage website content about the organization's legal and policy work and will play an important role in developing user-friendly content for the organization’s new website launching later this year. The ideal candidate has experience writing Web content and using WordPress or a similar web platform.

Job Title: Web Content Writer and Editor

This is a part-time position, up to 20 hours/week, and is expected to run through the end of 2025. It is based in New York City, mostly in-office.

Rate: $65-80/hour, DOE

Primary Responsibilities:

• Write, edit and proofread web content to ensure it clearly conveys the organization’s messaging, work and expertise and is approachable to a non-legal audience.
• Write and edit content on the the organization's work—including court cases, policy advocacy, and research—highlighting its impact and main takeaways.
• Ensure content is written to reflect best web and SEO practices. Suggest ways to improve and enhance content.
• Develop educational “explainers” and other content to educate lay audiences on reproductive rights and health issues.
• Collaborate with supervisor to develop editorial content plans. Create and manage content schedules and calendars.
• Work with web coordinator on content placement and related updates to ensure 100% accuracy as well as effective layout of posts.
• Help ensure various regions, issues and work are well represented on the site.
• Help select images that adhere to organization guidelines and convey overall messaging.
• Coordinate with colleagues in other departments and regions to ensure relevant website sections are regularly updated.
• Serve as backup to web coordinator in posting/editing web content using WordPress.
• Help QA and proof webpages.
• Provide input on other communications projects when needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in content writing and editing.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills. Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex topics into accessible, compelling content for a lay audience.
• Experience writing for the web, including knowledge of SEO best practices.
• Experience updating websites using WordPress or a similar platform.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience in creating and managing content schedules.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive working relationships.
• Ability to effectively work independently as well as part of a team.

Pluses:

• Knowledge of or experience in legal, government or policy matters and/or domestic and global reproductive rights issues.
• Experience using WordPress Block Editor.

Technical skills:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint); WordPress or another web platform

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