Staff Writer

Maryland Food Bank• Baltimore, MD, US, MD

5d•$62,000 - $67,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Writer is Maryland Food Bank’s primary storyteller, creating compelling digital and print content that informs and engages key audiences. In partnership with the Director of Content Strategy, this role translates organizational priorities, data, research, and first-person stories into content that builds trust and advances MFB’s mission.

Requirements

Three (3) to five (5) years of professional writing and content-development experience across print and digital channels.
Exceptional writing, interviewing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate organizational themes into compelling, respectful content.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience planning and coordinating content in a collaborative or matrixed environment.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and identify solutions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project-management tools, with the ability to learn new platforms quickly.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications, or a related field.
Experience in a nonprofit, marketing, agency, journalism, publishing, or other content-focused environment.
Experience creating content that engages audiences around food insecurity, equity, or other complex social issues.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and applying new skills to strengthen content and storytelling.

Responsibilities

Create and publish compelling storytelling content across digital and print channels, including blogs, emails, website content, donor publications, annual reports, and grant materials.
Write, edit, and adapt content that is clear, accurate, accessible, and consistent with MFB’s voice, messaging, and editorial standards.
Conduct interviews, research, analysis, and other story-gathering activities to develop impactful, mission-aligned stories.
Translate organizational themes, data, and strategy into engaging content for diverse audiences.
Manage multiple concurrent content projects, independently prioritizing work and meeting overlapping deadlines.
Develop content strategies tailored to the audience, objective, channel, and desired action.
Use audience insights and content-performance data to strengthen storytelling and improve effectiveness.
Develop and execute content for integrated campaigns that support organizational priorities and engage key audiences.
Partner with designers, digital staff, vendors, leadership, and colleagues to deliver high-quality print and digital products on time and within budget.
Serve as a primary Marketing & Communications contact for storytelling needs across the organization, providing stories, quotes, and content support to internal teams.