What are the responsibilities and job description for the Web Content Writer position at Clarity Recruiting?
Our client, a global legal advocacy organization in reproductive health, is seeking a part-time Web Content Writer & Editor to join their team though the end of 2025. The Web Content Writer/Editor will write, edit and help manage website content about the organization's legal and policy work and will play an important role in developing user-friendly content for the organization’s new website launching later this year. The ideal candidate has experience writing Web content and using WordPress or a similar web platform.
Job Title: Web Content Writer and Editor
This is a part-time position, up to 20 hours/week, and is expected to run through the end of 2025. It is based in New York City, mostly in-office.
Rate: $65-100/hour, DOE
Primary Responsibilities:
- Write, edit and proofread web content to ensure it clearly conveys the organization’s messaging, work and expertise and is approachable to a non-legal audience.
- Write and edit content on the the organization's work—including court cases, policy advocacy, and research—highlighting its impact and main takeaways.
- Ensure content is written to reflect best web and SEO practices. Suggest ways to improve and enhance content.
- Develop educational “explainers” and other content to educate lay audiences on reproductive rights and health issues.
- Collaborate with supervisor to develop editorial content plans. Create and manage content schedules and calendars.
- Work with web coordinator on content placement and related updates to ensure 100% accuracy as well as effective layout of posts.
- Help ensure various regions, issues and work are well represented on the site.
- Help select images that adhere to organization guidelines and convey overall messaging.
- Coordinate with colleagues in other departments and regions to ensure relevant website sections are regularly updated.
- Serve as backup to web coordinator in posting/editing web content using WordPress.
- Help QA and proof webpages.
- Provide input on other communications projects when needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five years of experience in content writing and editing.
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills. Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to translate complex topics into accessible, compelling content for a lay audience.
- Experience writing for the web, including knowledge of SEO best practices.
- Experience updating websites using WordPress or a similar platform.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Experience in creating and managing content schedules.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive working relationships.
- Ability to effectively work independently as well as part of a team.
Pluses:
- Knowledge of or experience in legal, government or policy matters and/or domestic and global reproductive rights issues.
- Experience using WordPress Block Editor.
Technical skills:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint); WordPress or another web platform
Salary : $65 - $100
