Communications Writer

Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Storytelling
• Write, edit, and publish blogs, feature stories, website content, email newsletters, campaign materials, reports, donor communications, and other written content.
• Collaborate with the Development Team on fundraising materials, i.e. donor packets, fact sheets, appeal letters, etc.
• Ensure website content remains current, accurate, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Content Planning & Editorial Management
• Support a robust editorial calendar, ensuring a steady monthly cadence of high-quality content across all channels
• Manage content workflows, timelines, approvals, and publishing schedules to ensure writing projects are completed on time and meet quality standards.
• Identify timely opportunities to create content around policy developments, environmental issues, organizational victories, and emerging news.
• Collaboration & Content Quality
• Review and edit content from internal contributors to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to ELPC's voice and messaging standards.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in content marketing, journalism, communications, public affairs, nonprofit communications, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with experience creating content for a variety of audiences and platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex policy, legal, technical, scientific, or environmental topics into engaging, audience-centered content.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with SEO principles, content analytics, and digital content best practices.
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with content management systems such as WordPress and project management tools like Asana.
• Commitment to environmental protection, climate solutions, and environmental justice.

Preferred

• Experience working in environmental, advocacy, nonprofit, public policy, legal, or mission-driven organizations.
• Experience supporting fundraising and donor communications.
• Knowledge of Midwest environmental, climate, clean energy, conservation, or transportation issues.