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About the Role

The Manager, Strategic Writing will translate Robin Hood’s programmatic expertise, research, and grantmaking into clear, compelling written narratives for internal and external audiences. This role involves developing written materials that communicate Robin Hood's learnings, the importance of its work, and how its investments and partnerships contribute to economic mobility for New Yorkers.

Responsibilities

Own the development of written content for the Program & Impact (P&I) Leadership team, including thought leadership articles, op-eds, commentaries, and external-facing pieces.
Draft concept papers, reports, proposals, issue briefs, and other materials in partnership with P&I and Development, Marketing & Events (DME) colleagues.
Translate research, program strategies, grantmaking results, data, and complex concepts into clear and compelling content for various audiences.
Interview P&I staff, grantees, researchers, and subject-matter experts to develop content and gather insights.
Edit and strengthen written materials from P&I colleagues to improve clarity, consistency, structure, and accessibility.
Identify and draft P&I weekly updates for internal organizational sharing.
Provide writing and editing support for emerging P&I and DME priorities.
Collaborate with P&I leaders to develop talking points, remarks, briefing materials, and presentations for various engagements.
Ensure consistent messaging about Robin Hood’s programmatic strategies, priorities, investments, and impact across P&I.
Proactively identify external forums where P&I leaders can share expertise and learnings.
Maintain and project manage a department-wide thought leadership and speaking calendar.
Help develop conference proposals and abstracts to position Robin Hood for sharing its experience.
Partner with DME colleagues to ensure programmatic content is accurate, compelling, and aligned with organizational strategy and voice.
Support and strengthen the LinkedIn presence of selected P&I leaders by identifying content opportunities and drafting posts.
Collaborate with the Partnerships team on proposals, reports, and donor materials requiring P&I content.
Partner with the Chief Marketing & Events Officer and Chief Communications Officer on major organizational communications and thought leadership initiatives.
Help develop and maintain guidance for communicating Robin Hood’s programmatic work to different audiences.
Participate in cross-department projects and provide writing or editorial support where P&I expertise is needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
5+ years of professional writing, journalism, communications, public policy, philanthropy, nonprofit, or related experience.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to produce clear, engaging, and persuasive content for different audiences and formats.
Strong ability to synthesize complex information, research, and data into accessible narratives.
Versatile writer capable of producing thought leadership, executive communications, reports, proposals, presentations, and digital content.
Strong interviewing and research skills, with the ability to quickly learn unfamiliar subject areas.
Excellent judgment and ability to capture the voice of senior leaders while maintaining organizational consistency.
Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage multiple assignments, stakeholders, and deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different teams.
Self-starter who identifies opportunities, takes initiative, and can work independently.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
Familiarity with poverty, philanthropy, public policy, or social-impact issues is preferred but not required.
Commitment to Robin Hood’s poverty-fighting mission and to continuous learning.

Skills

Writing
Editing
Content Development
Research
Interviewing
Project Management
Collaboration
Synthesizing Complex Information
Executive Communications
Thought Leadership
Public Policy Analysis
Philanthropic Strategy
Nonprofit Operations
Journalism
Marketing Communications

Location

New York City

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

5+ years of professional experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$98,300 - $122,000

Benefits

Medical insurance
Employer-paid covered dental and vision insurance
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Employer-paid Paid Family Leave premiums
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
12% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement plan
Employer contributions to Health Spending Account
Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for health care and dependent care expenses
20 days of accrued PTO
Separate Sick and Safe Leave bank
Paid Parental Leave
NYS Paid Family Leave

About the Company

Robin Hood is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1988, dedicated to finding, fueling, and creating impactful solutions to lift New Yorkers permanently out of poverty.
The organization convenes diverse stakeholders including philanthropists, civil society, government, businesses, nonprofits, and community members to develop and advance programs and policies for economic mobility.
Robin Hood invests in best-in-class organizations providing essential services like legal aid, housing, meals, workforce development, childcare, and education.
Its programs often serve as innovative demonstration models for replication nationwide.
100% of all administrative, fundraising, and evaluation costs are covered by the Board of Directors, ensuring all donations directly support those in need.
Robin Hood's metrics-based approach is a national standard for charities, focusing on evaluating partner impact and maximizing philanthropic dollar utilization.
The organization provides financial, strategic, and management assistance to community partners to enhance their impact.
Robin Hood collaborates with government partners to build program and policy innovations and advance public policies that expand economic opportunity.
The organization acts as a catalyzing force, bringing constituencies together to develop and spread effective strategies for economic mobility in New York City and beyond.
Robin Hood's approach emphasizes focusing on results, building transformative institutions, driving innovation, and scaling proven solutions.

Equal Opportunity

Robin Hood is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, arrest or conviction record, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.