Content Writer

Summary

Join Democracy Works, a nonpartisan nonprofit, as a Content Writer and help millions of Americans vote by creating clear and actionable voting guidance. You will collaborate with various teams to craft content for voters and partners, simplifying complex election information. Responsibilities include researching and creating high-quality written content, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring content consistency. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of content writing experience, exceptional writing and editing skills, and a passion for civic engagement. This is a remote, full-time position with benefits including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision, 12 floating holidays and 25 days of PTO, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in content writing, preferably in the nonprofit, civic, or technology sectors
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally and navigating the needs and priorities of a variety of stakeholders
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to transform complex information into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences
• Experience writing for multiple platforms (web, publications, social media, email)
• Understanding of SEO principles and content strategy
• Strong research skills and commitment to factual accuracy
• Experience working within a style guide, such as Associated Press, Chicago, MLA, or APA
• Excellent time management and ability to juggle multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Passion for civic engagement and democracy

Responsibilities

• Research and create high-quality written content including voter guides, FAQs, notifications, and other voter-facing materials
• Collaborate with Election Research, Government Affairs, Partnerships & Data, Product and Engineering teams, and other internal and external stakeholders, to tell the Democracy Works story
• Simplify complicated, difficult-to-understand voting requirements and election information into clear, actionable written guidance
• Write and curate support articles and tutorials that assist partners in understanding and effectively utilizing our products, features, and functionality
• Adhere to Democracy Works’ style guide and brand guidelines to maintain consistency in all external facing content
• Write, edit, format, and publish written content for multiple platforms, such as websites, email marketing, social media, blogs, thought leadership content, and other marketing and communications materials that establish Democracy Works as an authority in the civic technology space
• Act as a primary point of contact for multi-departmental content initiatives, ensuring alignment on messaging, deadlines, and delivery
• Translate data insights and findings from internal tools and research into compelling narratives for external publication, showcasing the organization’s unique contributions to the field
• Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and proper grammar
• Manage content calendars and meet deadlines for various projects and campaigns
• Conduct regular audits of existing content to identify opportunities for improvement
• Stay up-to-date with election news, voting rights developments, and civic technology trends
• Execute other tasks as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing about elections, voting processes, or civic engagement
• Knowledge of digital accessibility standards for content
• Familiarity with content management systems
• Experience writing for both B2C and B2B audiences
• Spanish language proficiency

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision option for you and your dependents
• 12 floating holidays and 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• $1,000 per year towards professional development activities
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Stipends for equipment and internet reimbursement
• Annual Calm or Headspace subscription reimbursements