Senior Writer & Communications Strategist
Department: Marketing & Communications
Reports to: Director, Marketing & Communications
Location: Alexandria, VA
Status: Exempt/Full Time
Position Overview
The Senior Writer & Communications Strategist is responsible for the development of compelling and creative written materials for Global Impact’s business lines, projects and executive team. This position also will develop communications strategies to ensure effective outreach to internal and external audiences, including Board of Directors, employees, member charities, corporate partners, donors and more.
The Senior Writer & Communications Strategist will create and maintain an editorial and communications style guide and drive a consistent message with regards to style, voice and tone for the organization, as well as targeted messaging for key audiences based on positioning objectives.
Major Responsibilities
- Drafts and/or edits a broad spectrum of marketing and communications materials in a variety of print and digital formats, such as press releases, articles, white papers, presentations, speeches, briefing documents, web and social media content and ad copy
- Develops and implements strategic communications plans to ensure a consistent and effective outreach to our various market segments throughout the year
- Manages the development of Global Impact’s annual report and environmental assessment, directing the work of an external creative agency as needed
- Develops, implements and maintains an internal communications strategy
- Collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure their needs and priorities are understood and reflected in written materials while maintaining consistency with Global Impact positioning
- Manages Global Impact’s participation in award nominations and proposals, from initiation to submission
- Researches, analyzes and prepares data to incorporate into written materials
- Provides editorial support to Marketing & Communications team as needed
- Creates strategies for and participates in ongoing Marketing & Communications team activities providing ongoing project management and feedback as required
- Maintains a calendar of communications events for the Executive Office and Marketing & Communications team
Qualifications
To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to Human Resources at recruiting@charity.org.








