Job Description

Encompass seeks an experienced writer, editor and media strategist who can draft clear and compelling text for posting on our web site, social media channels, proposals to government agencies, and proposals to private foundations.

The Writer and Editor will report to the Director of Business Development. Roughly fifty percent of the position will entail delivering regular and timely blog features, social media posts, and pitches to regional and national media. The other half of the position will be dedicated to proposal writing and editing, primarily for government proposals and to a lesser degree, to private foundations. Proposal writing activities will consist of both editing proposals developed by others and drafting new proposals using existing text from Encompass’ files.

Essential functions and responsibilities include:

Digital Content Development

Conceive, write, edit, design and post original content on Encompass’ new blog and website.

Collaborating with leadership team and select Encompass staff, conceive inspiring story ideas, maintain pipeline of features and manage River/Shift editorial calendar.

Train/coach other Encompass staff to capture compelling video, audio and narrative that supports our storytelling strategy.

Edit, illustrate with photographs and provide compelling copywriting for blog posts written by other Encompass staff.

Collaborating with Director of Business Development and in coordination with leadership team, develop Encompass social media plan.

Execute social media plan with regular and timely posts (2-3 weekly, minimum).

Proposal Writing

Edit, polish, and proof read content and proposals developed by other Encompass’s staff.

Draft concise and compelling written summaries of Encompass’s projects, programs, and proposals.

Draft compelling, persuasive, and well-organized text that accurately describes proposed projects and programs.

Repurpose text from existing documents to create successful proposals.

Organization and Attention to Detail

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Proven track record of turning complex topics into creative, engaging content. 
• Journalism experience highly desired and valued. 
• A passion for social media and close eye the on overall digital media landscape. 
• Impeccable editing and copywriting skills. 
• Ability to research and understand unfamiliar topics. 
• Stellar organizational and time management skills. 
• A high level of comfort with WordPress & Drupal, working knowledge of HTML and Photoshop.

Qualifications: 

• 3+ years in an editorial, content-creation role required. 
• Grant writing or social media content experience required. 
• Background in journalism and/or nonfiction writing 
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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