Job Title: Copywriter and Content Lead

Reports to: Senior Director, Communications

Role Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Location: Mid-Atlantic/Boston Preferred (Hybrid, some in-office attendance required)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Copywriter and Content is a strategic communicator and writer who leads content development and monitors growing trends in the nonprofit, education, and social sectors. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys finding the connection that links the work of subject matter experts and external storytelling. Someone who thrives on transforming ideas, research, and field insights into clear, compelling content that drives influence, learning, and engagement will excel in this role.

The Copywriter and Content Lead will own the development of core written content that communicates our organizational perspective, thought leadership, and programmatic learning. You’ll collaborate across teams to capture and shape high-quality resources, from white papers and case studies to blog posts, toolkits, and briefs, that reflect our voice and vision. You will also work closely with program and development teams to ensure our written materials align with and support business development efforts.

This role will be responsible for monitoring the nonprofit, education, philanthropy, and social sector landscape for emerging trends and breaking news, and keep the team across the organization informed and abreast of these developments. Able to synthesize and move at a fast pace, while managing multiple priorities and cross-functional relationships, this role is essential to the growth and advancement of the organization’s brand. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Content Development & Project Management  (70%)

• Develop or review high-quality, strategic, and values-aligned long-form content, such as white papers, research briefs, thought leadership pieces, grant proposals, board and external reports, and case studies, in collaboration with program staff. 
• Serve as the lead writer and editor for major public-facing written products.
• Develop or review high-quality, short-form content, including mass emails, blog posts, talking points, scripts, and presentations.
• Ensures consistent branding, messaging, and storytelling throughout all written materials produced.
• Project management initiatives to ensure delivery of content, including the development and implementation of project plans, timelines, and processes.
• In collaboration with subject matter experts, develop success metrics for project-based content and external engagement, measure, and track.
• Translate complex ideas, research findings, and program learnings into accessible, external, and internal engagement resources.
• Collect, develop, and maintain the repository of stories, results, and frameworks that reflect our values and impact, gathered from the program teams and prepared for us in content development. 

Trend Tracking & Insight Sharing (20%)

• Build and maintain a content library that catalogs existing PE materials and research, supporting consistent use across teams and integration in external engagement activities.
• Monitor emerging trends in the fields of education, workforce development, philanthropy, and evidence-based practices to advance the brand and develop a system for real-time engagement across the organization.
• Incorporate industry trends into written materials, such as white papers and proposals, as appropriate to demonstrate PE’s influence and expertise. 
• Develop tools and processes to facilitate staff's easy sharing of knowledge and access to key messages and resources.

Other (10%)

• Contribute to strategic and communications planning around campaigns, events, and high-visibility content moments.
• Contribute to and maintain content calendars and other processes 
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7-10 years of experience in copywriting and editing, communications, journalism, and content development in the research, data, technology, social, and/or education sectors. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit, education, and technology policy.
• Demonstrated willingness to use and learn new technologies for communication. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

We are also looking for candidates who have:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, especially with long-form and narrative formats.
• Strong ability to distill complexity into clear, engaging, and structured communication, with data visualization skills a plus.
• Adept at working across teams, managing multiple deadlines, and maintaining quality under pressure.
• Understanding of how content supports influence, visibility, and development outcomes.
• High proficiency in Google and Microsoft software, including Docs/Word, Slides/PowerPoint, Sheets/Excel, and Asana and Salesforce.
• Proficient in using technology with a strong curiosity and willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to navigate evolving priorities in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Virtual Team Collaboration. Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with team members across multiple time zones. Regular availability is expected between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM (ET).
• Workload Flexibility. Expected to work 40-50 hours per week, with fluctuations based on client and organizational demands.
• Travel Requirements. Travel as needed to meet the organization's needs.
  • Ability to come to the Boston office 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit, talk, and listen for extended periods, up to 8 hours daily.
• Requires fine motor skills, including continuous typing for up to 4 hours.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.

WHY JOIN PROJECT EVIDENT?

We hope you're excited about the possibilities of working at Project Evident! To support you in bringing your best self to work, we offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits. Generous medical, dental, and vision plans, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, and life and disability insurance.
• Flexible Time Off. Unlimited vacation days, Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and organizational-wide winter closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

ABOUT PROJECT EVIDENT (www.projectevident.org)

Project Evident harnesses the power of data, evidence, and technology to achieve greater impact. We believe that by empowering practitioners to drive their own data and evidence building while also strengthening the surrounding ecosystem, we can increase the number of effective solutions in the social and education sectors and scale them faster, ultimately producing stronger, more meaningful, and more equitable outcomes for students and communities.

Project Evident is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce committed to a culture of belonging and accountability.