Writer/Editor

Description:
About the Organization:

The Trustees is an organization with a fascinating past and an exciting future. Our places are open to all and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in what we do. Founded in 1891, by a group of visionary volunteers, we preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts and work to protect special places across the state. We have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 25,000+ acres on more than 100 reservations that are all open to the public. We are a nonprofit conservation organization funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and more than 40,000 members.

The Marketing department plays a key role in helping to shape and grow the overall public identity of our organization by increasing visibility, visitation, and public engagement in our historic and cultural sites, landscaped gardens, lodgings and enterprises. This is an exciting time in our organization’s nearly 125-year history as we look to move the four pillars of our bold Strategic Plan forward and better steward and protect our portfolio of stunning properties and their cultural and natural resources, excite current and new audiences in our work using our properties and programs as a platform, and grow our organizational mission and impact.

Position Summary:

The Writer/Editor is responsible for crafting content and/or providing editorial supervision for the full range of The Trustees’ internal and external marketing, enterprise, and event materials, publications, and The Trustees’ website. The Writer/Editor will use copy writing expertise to work in a fast-paced environment and interact with a variety of internal “clients.” Types of content to be produced will include advertising and promotional copy, magazine and newsletter articles, website content, case statements, donor reports, and other types of assignments as they come up.

Essential Functions:

  • Conceptualize, write, and edit engaging content for a variety of platforms including print and web.
  • Curate mission-driven and initiative-focused content.
  • Write a variety of marketing materials including, but not limited to, marketing brochures and mailers, monthly magazine, e-mail newsletter, blog posts, ad copy and other promotional materials, annual report, and marketing-driven copy for the organizational leadership team.
  • Suggest and develop stories, conduct interviews with stakeholders, assist with photo acquisition, and/or video to enhance content.
  • Meet deadlines.
  • Assist with internal communications and work in conjunction with other members of the Marketing and Communications team to support internal departments.
  • Gather internal information through effective communication with Trustees’ staff located throughout Massachusetts, fully understanding and accurately reflecting organization-specific terminology, values, and goals.
  • Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: 

  • BS degree in Marketing, English or similar preferred.
  • A strong writing portfolio demonstrating at least 4 years of content development experience.
  • Experience writing within an environmental, ecological, historical, wildlife-based, or cultural organization, or other similar background, is very helpful but not required.

Skills/Qualifications:

  • A passion for writing and creating engaging, professional content.
  • An acute attention to detail, with significant editorial and proofreading experience.
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects and complete tasks within tight time schedules.
  • Willingness to work within brand voice and style guidelines.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • A good sense of humor.
  • Expert use of Microsoft Office. Experience with CMS and project management software is a plus.

How To Apply:

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