Manager, Strategic Writing

Robin Hood Foundation•New York, NY

10d•$98,300 - $122,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Strategic Writing translates Robin Hood’s programmatic expertise, research, and grantmaking into clear, compelling written narratives for internal and external audiences. Working closely with the Program & Impact (P&I) Leadership team and colleagues across Robin Hood, the Manager develops and shapes materials that communicate what Robin Hood is learning, why its work matters, and how its investments and partnerships can advance economic mobility for New Yorkers. The role leads development of drafts for reports, thought leadership articles, op-eds, concept papers, proposals, talking points, and other communications. It also helps P&I leaders strengthen their external presence by identifying speaking opportunities, coordinating thought leadership activities, and maintaining consistent messaging. The Manager collaborates closely with the Development, Marketing & Events (DME) team to ensure that P&I content reflects Robin Hood’s voice and communicates complex programmatic ideas effectively to different audiences. The Manager reports to the Chief of Grant Strategy and works closely with members of the P&I Leadership team. The position is based in New York City in a hybrid environment, with employees required to work onsite four days per week until further notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
At least 5 years of professional writing, journalism, communications, public policy, philanthropy, nonprofit, or related experience.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to produce clear, engaging, and persuasive content for different audiences and formats.
Ability to synthesize complex information, research, and quantitative and qualitative data and translate it into accessible narratives.
Ability to write across thought leadership, executive communications, reports, proposals, presentations, and shorter-form digital content.
Strong interviewing and research skills, including ability to quickly build familiarity with unfamiliar subject areas.
Excellent judgment and ability to capture senior leaders’ voices while maintaining consistency with Robin Hood’s organizational voice.
Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage multiple assignments, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across teams and areas of expertise.
Self-starter who identifies opportunities, takes initiative, and moves work forward independently.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where priorities may evolve and new assignments may emerge quickly.
Commitment to Robin Hood’s poverty-fighting mission and to continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with poverty, philanthropy, public policy, or social-impact issues.

Responsibilities

Own development of written content for the P&I Leadership team, including first drafts of thought leadership articles, op-eds, commentaries, and other external-facing pieces.
Draft concept papers, reports, proposals, issue briefs, and other materials in partnership with P&I and DME colleagues.
Translate research, program strategies, grantmaking results, quantitative data, and complex policy or programmatic concepts into clear, compelling content for a range of audiences.
Interview P&I staff, grantees, researchers, and other subject-matter experts as needed to develop content and capture insights from Robin Hood’s work.
Edit and strengthen written materials developed by P&I colleagues to improve clarity, consistency, structure, and accessibility.
Identify and draft P&I weekly updates for internal distribution.
Provide writing and editing support for emerging P&I and DME priorities.
Collaborate with P&I leaders and team members to develop talking points, remarks, briefing materials, and presentations for conferences, panels, donor events, board meetings, and other speaking engagements.
Work across P&I to ensure consistent messaging about Robin Hood’s programmatic strategies, priorities, investments, and impact.
Identify conferences, panels, and other external forums where P&I leaders can share Robin Hood’s expertise and learnings.
Maintain and project manage a department-wide thought leadership and speaking calendar, coordinating deadlines, submissions, preparation, and follow-up.
Help develop conference proposals and abstracts that position Robin Hood to share its experience and lessons with external audiences.
Partner with DME colleagues to ensure programmatic content is accurate, compelling, and aligned with Robin Hood’s broader communications strategy and organizational voice.
Work with the Managing Director, Brand & Marketing to support and strengthen selected P&I leaders’ LinkedIn presence, including identifying content opportunities and drafting posts.
Collaborate with the Partnerships team on proposals, reports, donor materials, and other development communications requiring significant P&I content.
Partner with the Chief Marketing & Events Officer and Chief Communications Officer on major organizational communications and thought leadership initiatives involving P&I.
Help develop and maintain guidance for communicating Robin Hood’s programmatic work to donors, nonprofit partners, policymakers, practitioners, and the broader public.
Participate in cross-department projects and provide writing or editorial support where P&I expertise is needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Employer-paid dental and vision insurance.
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
Employer-paid Paid Family Leave premiums.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
12% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement plan.
Employer contributions to a Health Spending Account for employees enrolled in the High-Deductible Health Plan.
Pre-tax flexible spending account for health care and dependent care expenses.
20 days of accrued paid time off, prorated for new hires.
Separate Sick and Safe Leave bank in accordance with NYC’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act.
Paid Parental Leave and NYS Paid Family Leave.