Senior Content Writer and Editorial Lead

• Independently research, develop, and write original content that advances the organization's mission and messaging priorities
• Establish measurable content performance indicators and analyze impact metrics to refine strategy
• Lead content planning sessions and collaborate on strategic messaging frameworks to support networks
• Translate research into persuasive, accessible written materials for content creation

This role transforms complex health data and research into accessible, impactful content that reaches key audiences, shaping public discourse on health equity and driving meaningful conversations about racial health equity broadly.

• Master's degree in journalism, communications, public health, English, or related field
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in journalism, strategic communications, or content marketing
• Demonstrated ability to independently create original written content in journalism, strategic communications, or public policy
• Advanced writing, editing, and research skills with experience producing self-directed, substantive work

Full-time (40 hours per week), fully benefits-eligible, exempt position with a general work schedule of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. Salary range: $75,000-$90,000 per year.

Health Equity Works seeks to transform how America talks about racial health equity by equipping organizations and individuals with strategic communications tools, real-time intelligence, and coordinated messaging that drives lasting narrative change.