The National Center for Urban Solutions - NCUS · 4 weeks ago
Freelance Writer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS) Enterprises is committed to transforming lives and communities through education, workforce development, and wellness. They are seeking Freelance Writers to develop compelling stories that highlight the efforts of their health and wellness initiatives in the Black community.
EducationVirtual Workforce
Responsibilities
Writing and publishing high-quality journalistic stories that will be included in the organizations’ joint newsletter and published on its website
Produces engaging narratives that demonstrate AAMWA and APDS’s impact in health and wellness, and the Black community
Conducts interviews to combine humanizing elements, data driven facts, and expert insights to develop creditable stories
Develop content that positions AAMWA and APDS as a subject matter experts as it relates to health and wellness and a socioeconomic resource the Black community
Partner with the Director of Communications and Public Relations to identify pitch-worthy stories and prepare materials for local, trade, and national media outreach
Track emerging trends in healthcare, mental and emotional well-being, social and financial wellness, and issues impacting Black women’s health and empowerment to proactively uncover timely storytelling opportunities
Ensure that content supports donor engagement, sponsor cultivation, and visibility among potential funders and partners
Deliver clean, accurate, publication-ready copy on deadline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, or a related field
Minimum two years of experience in nonprofit, corporate, or mission-driven communications
Experience writing in AP style
Media relations expertise, including pitching stories, cultivating journalist relationships, and securing earned media coverage
Exceptional writing and editing skills with a strong narrative voice
Preferred
Proven ability to translate complex ideas into accessible
Experience in a newsroom
Relationships with journalist, reporters, and industry analyst in healthcare or health and wellness. Particularly in the Black community
Knowledge of socioeconomic issues, urban communities, healthcare, and health and wellness
Deep commitment to equity, nonprofits, and community empowerment
Company
The National Center for Urban Solutions - NCUS
National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS) is a diversified social enterprise with an interdisciplinary approach to solving the needs of urban and underrepresented communities in health, workforce, and education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
J
John H. Gregory
Founder and CEO
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