Vital Strategies is seeking a Senior Writer to shape and amplify the voice of our leadership at a global public-health organization. You will transform complex ideas into clear, persuasive narratives that influence decision-makers, align teams, and build trust with key audiences.

What You'll Do

Write and shape clear, confident remarks, talking points, speeches, and scripts that reflect the CEO’s voice and priorities.
Develop op-eds, bylines, essays, and other thought-leadership pieces that sharpen leadership perspectives.
Create concise, decision-ready briefings for senior-level meetings, convenings, media moments, and donor engagements.
Help manage an executive communications calendar that connects leadership priorities with the right moments, audiences, and platforms.
Write and support clear, timely communications from the CEO and senior leadership—including all-staff messages, organizational updates, announcements, and strategy-related communications.
Develop engaging content for internal channels such as newsletters, leadership updates, intranet posts, and enterprise-wide communications.
Write and review written content for all-team meetings, town halls, and internal briefings.
Support the preparation of board materials and other leadership communications.
Work closely with HR, Global Operations, Partnerships & Development, and program teams to keep staff-facing communications aligned, accurate, and coordinated.
Strengthen internal storytelling by highlighting program wins, staff voices, and key milestones.
Help shape and maintain the organization’s core narrative, contributing to messaging frameworks and content for priority initiatives.
Develop case studies, program spotlights, success stories, and impact narratives that clearly show what we do and why it matters.
Play a key role in the Annual Report—shaping the story, drafting core content, and working with teams to ensure clarity and cohesion.
Translate complex technical and programmatic work into accessible, compelling stories across multiple channels.
Develop clear, persuasive narratives and materials for donors and partners that articulate value, impact, and urgency.

What We're Looking For

Minimum bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, and/or PR.
7–10+ years experience in executive and strategic communications, speechwriting, journalism, preferably in public health, global health, nonprofit or mission driven organizations.
Proven experience synthesizing complex, technical, or data-driven work into crisp narrative for high-level audiences.
Experience developing thought leadership content (op-eds, essays, bylines, reports) that positions leaders and organizations as credible, trusted voices.
Strong experience producing internal communications (all-staff messages, town halls, leadership updates, board materials) in moments of growth, change, or organizational evolution.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone and voice across formats, audiences, and levels of visibility.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple fast-moving communications needs and deadlines.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and clarity.
High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism when handling sensitive leadership and organizational communications.
Collaborative working style with experience partnering across functions as well as ability to comfortably work with technical and scientific experts.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and fast-evolving priorities with sound judgment and diplomacy.
Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output.
Ability to work across several different time zones.
Appreciation of and sensitivity to diverse populations and cultures.
Experience supporting C-suite leaders, foundation executives, global health institutions, or government officials strongly preferred.
Experience contributing to annual reports, impact reports, or organizational narrative frameworks in mission-driven organizations.