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.
Nice to Have
- Strong understanding of media, policy, philanthropy, and/or public health preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $120,000 to $130,000 USD.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in New York City.
Vital Strategies is an equal opportunity employer.
