Senior Writer & Content Manager

Clinton Health Access Initiative

87d

About The Position

The Senior Writer & Content Manager leads CHAI's content strategy and execution, serving as a key bridge between technical program teams and external audiences. This senior management position is responsible for developing compelling narratives that effectively communicate CHAI's impact, innovations, and thought leadership in the global health landscape. The role requires strategic vision, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to translate complex health concepts into powerful stories that advance organizational goals. The Content Team aims to communicate big ideas and strong points of view to move the needle on select transformational goals, collaborating with country and program teams to translate technical insights into compelling narratives across multiple content formats.

Requirements

• Degree in journalism, communications, public health, or related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, content development, or related field.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with demonstrated ability to create compelling narratives.
• Previous journalism, editorial, or equivalent experience producing high-quality written content.
• Prior experience working in one or more low or middle-income country settings.
• Proven ability to translate technical concepts for broader audiences.
• Strong project management experience with demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Experience supervising staff and developing team capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in additional languages such as Swahili, Portuguese, French, Spanish or other languages native in our countries of operation.
• Demonstrated track record of innovation in communications and content strategy.
• Understanding of digital content best practices and content distribution channels.
• Familiarity with content performance metrics and analytics.
• Knowledge of global health issues, international development, and/or public health.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute CHAI's overall content strategy in coordination with the Communications Director.
• Cultivate a high-level view of the organization to identify strategic content opportunities.
• Lead the planning and creation of major content initiatives, including flagship reports and thought leadership pieces.
• Manage the editorial/content calendar and workflow.
• Measure content performance and adjust strategy based on analytics and stakeholder feedback.
• Write and edit thought leadership pieces and key reports/white papers.
• Edit content for strategic messaging and organizational voice.
• Develop compelling narratives that translate technical achievements into accessible stories.
• Lead content approval processes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop a suite of templates for low- and medium-priority content.
• Lead Annual Report development and production.
• Supervise and mentor content team member.
• Coordinate with technical program and country teams to identify content opportunities.
• Collaborate with the policy, advocacy, and communications group.
• Build strong relationships with organizational leaders.
• Provide training to program and country teams.
• Partner with the analytics manager to track content performance.
• Manage contracts with freelance writers and other vendors.
• Develop and maintain content governance frameworks and approval workflows.
• Maintain quality assurance processes and content review protocols.
• Manage content team schedules, workload distribution, and capacity planning.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees