The physical location for the candidate selected must be within the contiguous United States.

WHO WE ARE!

Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we’ve led the way by funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, outreach and public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease.

Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization. It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally!

What you will be doing in the role of Content Writer, Marketing

As a member of Susan G. Komen’s Marketing and Communications team, this position will write and edit content that communicates compelling and consistent messaging with the goal of enhancing Komen’s brand positioning and driving revenue. The content will be focused on engaging participants in our P2P programs, specifically our 3-Day program.

The scope of work varies and includes, but is not limited to, email, blog and web content primarily in support of peer-to-peer fundraising programs. The Content Writer must be passionate about writing, a critical thinker, expert wordsmith and storyteller, and a self-starter. Additionally, must have superior attention to detail, organize and manage projects, meet deadlines, and a keen interest in writing to appeal to and influence multiple audiences.

What you will bring to the table

• Compellingly demonstrates the personal and emotional impact our work has in people’s lives, as well as the data surrounding the measurable outcomes and impact.
• Write compelling content that encourages fundraisers, volunteers, and their donors to respond to our call to action.
• Deliver email marketing messaging by user attributes to allow for grouping for localization and personalization using targeting parameters.
• Collaborate with marketing colleagues to ensure content integrity and accuracy across multiple platforms and formats.
• Proactive and strategic about finding and telling stories that highlight Komen’s mission through P2P events.
• Write and edit content for various email campaigns.
• Optimize content (language, tone, message) based on target audience.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal business partners and actively seek out and develop content that inspires and motivates users to take action, builds brand awareness, trust and consideration.
• Exercise donor-centric thinking when writing content to appeal to both new and existing Komen audiences.

We know you will have and be able to

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience in marketing, journalism, communications or related field required to effectively perform the job’s responsibilities.
• Excellent writing skills with a strong capacity for creative writing.
• Experience in how to tell compelling, highly shareable, memorable stories using words, photos, graphics, video and audio.
• Strong editing skills.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Knowledge of a variety of communication formats.
• Ability to manage assignments, meet multiple deadlines and coordinate with other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of AP Style.
• Experience with writing online content.
• Portfolio of a variety of writing samples is required.
• Up to 25% travel.

So, what’s in it for you?

Komen believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so that in turn they can be committed to supporting our critical mission to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help find cures.  This is what Komen provides away from the computer:

Approximate salary $49,000 to $65,000/annually, exact compensation ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job level, internal equity and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience and geographic location.

• Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
• Bi-weekly work from home stipend
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and development
• And so much more!

Komen provides a remote and/or home-based working environment for all active employees. Komen defines remote as the ability to work from any physical location within the U.S. where an employee can perform specified work duties without disruption or distraction. Komen defines home-based roles as positions that are required to reside in a specific market. Work schedules for both remote and home based are determined by the organizational needs of each department.

Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all its employment practices for persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Additionally, we embrace Diverse Teams & Perspective, and we find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.

SORRY NO AGENCIES

The physical location for the candidate selected must be within the contiguous United States (we do not employ in AK, ID, MT, NM, SD, UT, WY). In the event a move is expected to occur by the candidate selected, it must be approved by Komen’s HR team prior to the move.