Freelance Writer Job at Careers In Nonprofits, New York, NY

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  • Careers In Nonprofits
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Do you have 2-4 years of creative writing experience?

Are you passionate about human rights and social justice?

A human rights and social justice nonprofit is seeking a Part-time Freelance Writer to support its communications team with compelling, mission-driven storytelling .* This remote contract role will help translate complex social justice issues, program work, and community impact into clear, engaging content for a broad public audience. This is a Remote, Part-time role.*

ORGANIZATION: Human Rights and Social Justice Nonprofit

LOCATION: Remote

POSITION TITLE: Freelance Writer

SCHEDULE: Project-based

DURATION: Need-based

Pay- $45/hr - $55/hr (depending on experience)

Is This Your Dream Job? The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller who is comfortable conducting research and interviews, writing in an institutional voice, and producing high-quality content across multiple formats and platforms.

Our Ideal Candidate:

  • Demonstrated experience writing narrative-driven content for nonprofits on social justice, economic law, democracy, or human rights.
  • Strong research and interviewing skills
  • Ability to write in an institutional or organizational voice
  • Exceptional attention to detail, including fact-checking and editing
  • Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Professional judgment when handling sensitive information or working with a senior leader

Preferred:

  • Journalism, PR, or an editorial background
  • Familiarity with AP Style
  • Experience ghostwriting for executives, public figures, or organizational leadership

How You Will Spend Your Day:

  • Write longform features, grantee spotlights, blogs, op-eds, reflections, and issue-focused essays for web publication
  • Produce web copy such as event summaries, program descriptions, and staff bios
  • Draft short-form copy for newsletters, social media, and other communications channels
  • Conduct research and interview stakeholders, including community leaders, partners, and staff
  • Collaborate with editors to revise drafts and incorporate feedback
  • Ensure content aligns with the organization’s editorial voice, style, and tone
  • Coordinate with program and communications staff to verify facts and gather information
  • Participate in occasional editorial planning discussions or check-ins

We’d love to hear from you!

PLEASE APPLY USING THE LINK BELOW. DO NOT EMAIL RESUMES.

If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to help make that happen. Please apply using this link. (Writing Samples will be required if the client wants to interview you.)

Do you think you know someone who is a good fit for this role? Please ask them to email ashelat@cnpstaffing.com

For more information about Careers In Nonprofits and our other available opportunities and workshops, please visit our website at

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Part time, Remote work

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