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NYC Campaign Finance Board · 5 days ago

Content Writer

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$67K/yr - $73K/yr

1+ years exp

The NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB) manages New York City’s small donor democracy program and is seeking a Content Writer to develop and elevate the voice of NYC Votes across digital platforms. This role involves creating clear, accessible content that engages diverse communities and empowers New Yorkers with information about civic participation and elections.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Write, edit, and produce content for NYC Votes campaigns across web, email, social media, advertising, and print

Ensure all content reflects NYC Votes’ voice, style, and accessibility standards, including plain language and language access considerations

Brainstorm content plans for key initiatives such as matching funds education, debates, and election-specific content

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across platforms

Adapt content for multiple audiences, with a focus on engaging young voters, multilingual communities, and historically underrepresented groups

Incorporate Seach Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices and use analytics to measure digital content performance and refine strategies

Provide editorial feedback for written assets

Manage deadlines and workflows for multiple projects in fast-paced election cycles

Uphold the CFB’s mission and nonpartisan principles in all communications

Qualification

Content writingSEO best practicesContent management systemsDigital communicationsResearchProofreadingConstructive feedbackCollaborationProject management

Required

Understand principles of plain language and accessibility in public communications

Apply AP Style and other editorial standards consistently

Recognize nuances in civic, governmental, and election-related communications

Interpret analytics to guide content strategy

Stay informed on trends in digital communications, social media, and voter engagement

Identify cultural and linguistic considerations for diverse NYC audiences

Write clear, concise, and engaging copy across platforms

Edit content for clarity, tone, and accuracy

Adapt messaging for different channels, audiences, and formats

Conduct research to ensure accuracy and completeness

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners

Use content management systems and publishing tools efficiently

Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Strong proofreading skills

Convey complex civic information in accessible language

Maintain a consistent brand voice across channels

Prioritize tasks and balance competing deadlines

Solve content challenges creatively and strategically

Respond to evolving priorities with flexibility

Offer and provide constructive editorial feedback

Uphold the integrity and nonpartisan mission of the agency

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least twelve-semester credits in accounting, auditing, business or public administration, computer science, economics, finance, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related area of study

One year of satisfactory full-time experience in accounting, auditing (including compliance or investigative auditing), business or public administration, business analysis, computer science, database administration, economics, finance, fiscal or economic management or research, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related field