Senior Writer

Location

San Diego, CA | United States

Job description

WELCOME TO YOUR CENTER!

Established as a community non-profit in 1972, The Center provides targeted programs and services to the full diversity of the San Diego LGBTQ community. The mission of The Center is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities for the betterment of our entire San Diego region. Our vision is to create a Center and Center culture where every person feels and knows that they are welcomed, valued, and supported. As the beacon for our regional LGBTQ community, we actively recommit to being a more vibrant, bold, innovative, safe, and modern center each day than the day before. The Center is sex-affirming and provides advocacy and critical health and social support services to support our community members through all stages of life, focusing on our deeply held values of equity, social justice, and client-centered, trauma-informed care. The Center currently has over 115 staff working at five facilities across San Diego County.

As of April 1, 2023, the Center has relaxed its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employment. New employees are encouraged but not required to be vaccinated. The Centre reserves the right to amend this requirement based on health concerns and/or governmental recommendations to protect the well-being of our community. If this requirement changes, employees will have 30 days to comply.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications & Marketing, the Senior Writer role will be responsible for crafting dynamic and compelling communications content that aligns with our mission and organizational priorities to serve and advocate for our San Diego LGBTQ+ community. The Senior Writer will be responsible for creating a wide range of content, including emails, newsletter content, social media content, website content, media advisories, and press releases that share our critical messages to our community and work to connect our community. This position will be responsible for writing and editing copy that speaks to multiple target audiences in our LGBTQ+ community across a variety of channels, maintaining consistency in voice and tone. The ideal candidate must have experience in communications with excellent writing and editing skills, be committed to teamwork, have exceptional ability to stay organized, manage timelines, and possess a keen attention to detail. This individual must be able to successfully manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, adjust to changing circumstances, and demonstrate confidence working with diverse stakeholders. Qualified candidates will be asked to submit a writing sample and will be asked to complete a writing test.

PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Agency Communications:
  • In collaboration with the Senior Director of Communications & Marketing and other Center leaders, create content and messaging that is aligned with The Center's current communications plan and agency strategic plan to ensure that messaging reflects the full diversity of our LGBTQ+ community and is in line with The Center's strategic priorities.
  • Write engaging and original content for various platforms such as websites, email, social media, email newsletters, and media relations assets, reflecting The Center's mission, vision, and values.
  • Ensure all content is mission-aligned, on-brand, and consistent in terms of style, quality, and voice.
  • Proofread and edit content for clarity, grammar, and accuracy, and ensure content reflects The Center's values and organizational strategic priorities.
  • Write, review, and edit compelling copy for agency communications, including the Enews, social media, and The Center's website, with an LGBTQ-affirming storytelling lens that captures the full diversity of the communities we serve and the work we do.
  • Prioritize multiple projects and deliver highly effective and creative work.
  • Collaboratively create and edit content for Development campaigns as part of the Communications team.
  • Special projects as assigned.

• Speechwriting/Remarks
  • Reflect The Center's mission, brand, and voice, including the voice of the CEO, to write compelling content on behalf of The Center.
  • Write and edit remarks for speeches and special events that are in line with The Center's mission, vision, and values.
  • Write and edit talking points consistent with The Center's brand guidelines and strategic priorities to reflect the voice of the organization and the diverse communities we serve.

• Public Relations/Media Relations/Community Engagement
  • Develop and recommend engaging content to use across The Center's communications channels that will reach multiple diverse audiences.
  • Develop a deep understanding of target audiences and messaging strategy.
  • Write clear, concise, and persuasive content that resonates with our target audiences and drives action.
  • Support the development of a monthly content calendar, pitching topics, themes, and ideas.
  • Write and edit media advisories, press releases, and media kits to use for The Center's media relations strategy in line with The Center's strategic goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: 5 years of experience in communications, writing, editing, public relations, media relations, journalism, speechwriting, or related field.
• Professional Skills: Excellent overall writing skills, and strong proofreading, research, and editing skills.
• Computer/Office Equipment Skills Must be comfortable working in PC/Windows-based environments. Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Social media : Must be knowledgeable in or familiar with social media (FB, Instagram, and LinkedIn),
• Other Skills: Must demonstrate competence in working with diverse populations. Ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities and work in various team settings. Must demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills. Lived experience as a member of a historically under-served community (i.e., low-income, BIPOC communities, LGBTQ communities, immigrant communities, etc.) preferred.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English is required.

preferred QUALIFICATIONS:

• Social media : Social media management experience preferred.
• Professional Skills: Experience with WordPress content management system is preferred.
• Language Skills: Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Compensation : The pay range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 and is commensurate with experience. This is a Full-Time Regular Exempt
• Benefits : The CENTER offers a robust benefits package, inclusive of Competitive Pay Scales, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match), Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic Health Coverage, Out-of-Pocket Optional Coverage for Spouses, Domestic Partners, and Dependent Children, Group Term Life Insurance, Full-time and Part-Time Schedules, Generous Vacation, and Holiday Benefits, Professional Training & Development Experiences, Opportunities for Promotion & Advancement

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The San Diego LGBTQ Community Center is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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$75k - $80k