Writer, Brand and Editorial

Environmental Defense Fund•Home, WA

13d•$95,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

The Writer creates and refines engaging content that tells compelling stories and makes complex information accessible. The role serves a dual purpose: producing high-quality written content for EDF’s flagship website, EDF.org, and its digital magazine, Vital Signs. Because these platforms call for different narrative approaches, from marketing to storytelling, the Writer must adapt their writing style to each. The position also requires strong collaboration and relationship-building, including respectfully negotiating feedback from reviewers across teams. The Writer develops content from initial concept through publication, stewards EDF’s brand identity, and works with internal experts and creative colleagues to develop stories and supporting visuals. The role contributes to an inclusive organizational culture and requires an ongoing working knowledge of the environmental and political landscape relevant to EDF’s work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least six years of professional writing experience in marketing and journalism, including full-cycle content creation for web pages, blog posts, news stories, and longform articles.
Demonstrated experience shaping and maintaining a strong, cohesive brand voice across content covering a wide variety of topics.
Demonstrated experience crafting compelling narratives supported by research and reporting.
Excellent attention to detail; strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities.
Proven ability to manage feedback from multiple sources, simplify complex technical language, and incorporate feedback constructively.
Ability to work independently and proactively, as well as collaboratively; strong relationship-building, diplomacy, and negotiation skills.
Meticulous attention to accuracy and grammar; familiarity with AP style.
Working knowledge of content management systems such as WordPress or Drupal.
Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency, inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across cultures and backgrounds.
Enthusiasm for creating a collaborative, inclusive, and positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit experience.
Working knowledge of environmental issues.

Responsibilities

Create, edit, and publish clear, compelling content—including web pages, blog posts, and journalistic-style articles—from initial concept through final publication, meeting audience needs while supporting EDF’s strategic initiatives.
Steward the organization’s brand identity across content types, ensuring consistency, clarity, and connection with multiple audiences.
Pitch, research, report, and write concise, compelling news stories and features for Vital Signs that align with EDF’s mission and resonate with EDF members and other environmentally concerned audiences.
Synthesize feedback from internal stakeholders and revise content to align with project objectives.
Develop ongoing working relationships with EDF experts and their communications teams to stay informed about EDF’s work, surface stories, foster mutual understanding, and streamline collaboration.
Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered.
Maintain working knowledge of the environmental and political landscape as it relates to EDF’s work.
Work with the Creative Team to develop accompanying visuals, including graphics, photos, videos, and interactive formats.
Understand and apply SEO best practices in content development.
Use a content management system to draft, edit, and publish content in accordance with editorial calendars and governance guidelines.
Contribute to an inclusive team culture where all voices are valued, and apply these values to the content created.
Perform additional relevant responsibilities as assigned.