Marketing Copywriter

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive brand voice and persuasive nonprofit storytelling for Project HOPE as a copywriter who can adapt across donors and communities.

  • Must-have: 3–5 years of professional writing experience with measurable results.
  • Standout: Experience crafting ethical storytelling for diverse populations and crisis communications.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve Project HOPE’s brand voice, ensuring consistency, authenticity, and emotional resonance across channels.
  • Develop and maintain brand voice guidelines, tone frameworks, and messaging hierarchies that reflect Project HOPE’s values and mission.
  • Write compelling copy for external marketing materials, including landing pages, website content, campaign collateral, and marketing assets.
  • Develop messaging for fundraising appeals, donor communications, and organizational campaigns.
  • Translate complex program information into clear, accessible, and persuasive copy.
  • Create content that drives engagement and action across digital channels.
  • Transform complex program data and field reports into accessible, human-centered narratives.
  • Adapt messaging for diverse audiences, from major donors to grassroots supporters.
  • Partner with creative, social media, fundraising, and program team members to ensure cohesive campaigns that reflect organizational priorities and accurately represent our work and communities served.
  • Review and edit materials for clarity, cultural appropriateness, and brand consistency.
  • Support team members in applying brand voice standards across channels.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, English, International Relations, or related field
  • 3-5 years of professional writing experience
  • Proven track record of creating content that drives measurable engagement or donations
  • Experience writing for diverse audiences and cultural contexts
  • Strong understanding of ethical storytelling practices, particularly regarding vulnerable populations
  • Demonstrated ability to write compelling copy with proven results
  • Basic understanding of SEO and GEO principles for web content
  • Growth mindset a must. Experience with setting KPIs and leveraging analytics to track toward goals.
  • A fine eye for editing, grammar, punctuation; a close ear for appropriate tone across moments and messaging
  • An eye and voice for great storytelling with utmost respect and sensitivity toward people of all cultures
  • Must be available when needed on nights and weekends, especially during crisis communications and emergencies.

Preferred

  • Prior agency or in-house role
  • Multilingual, e.g. Spanish, other

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits as part of the total compensation package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, 403(b), paid leave, and much more.
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Project HOPE

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Founded in 1958, Project HOPE is a leader in global health development and emergency relief programs. An international nonprofit organization, we save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accomplish our mission by improving the knowledge, abilities and tools of the health workforce to deliver high quality health services to communities in need. With programs in more than 25 countries, we work at the epicenter of today’s greatest health challenges including infectious and chronic diseases, disasters and health crises, maternal, neonatal and child health and the policies that impact how health care is delivered.Notice to applicants: Project HOPE does not conduct direct solicitation/recruitment via email. Project HOPE never asks job applicants for payment or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have been recruited via email or have been asked for payment or financial information, please contact us immediately at Compliance@projecthope.org

Founded in 1958
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1.2K employees (59 in marketing)
52% recommend to a friend
89% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
63.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$165.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.4%
Direct
43.2%
Referral
6.8%
Social
1.7%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
49 (4% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$9M
Last Raise
$150K
Grant, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2022
    Grant • $150K
  • Feb 2022
    Grant • $8.8M

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