Apply on Employer Site

UNDP · 18 hours ago

Strategic Communications Specialist (Writer/Editor) - Office-based

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

UNDP is the United Nations Development Programme, responsible for global development initiatives. They are seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist (Writer/Editor) to produce high-quality written content and ensure editorial excellence across various communications materials. The role involves collaborating with teams, managing external vendors, and responding rapidly to emerging communication needs.

Enterprise SoftwareGovernmentHumanitarianNon Profit

Responsibilities

Generate original, high-quality content aligned with organizational priorities

Translate complex ideas into clear and engaging copy, avoiding jargon while ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for diverse global audiences

Adapt writing style and tone for various formats including messages, narratives, press releases, media statements, op-eds, brochures, donor briefs, reports, speeches, blogs and internal communications

Ensure consistency and coherence across platforms

Serve as lead writer and editor for high-visibility outputs, ensuring clarity, grammar, and logic

Use tools like Word’s Editor function and/or coordinate with a copy editor on retainer for fast turnaround

Provide final review and copy editing for different communications materials before dissemination

Oversee consistency in UN language use across all BERA outputs

Ensure text alignment with the UN terminology database and UN editorial guidelines

Work under tight deadlines to produce or refine content in response to emerging priorities or crises

Collaborate with communications leads to ensure timely delivery of strategic outputs during high-stakes moments

Manage and oversee editing projects as needed, liaising with internal clients and coordinating with external editors to uphold high editorial and quality standards

Guide in the scoping of copyediting projects, including estimating the cost and timeline

Qualification

Strategic communicationsContent productionMentoring junior writersEditing tools proficiencyRelationship managementCreative directionSystem thinkingFluency in English

Required

Master's Degree - 5 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 7 year(s) experience

Fluency in the English language is required

Minimum of 5 years (with Master´s degree) or 7 seven years (with bachelor's degree) of experience in strategic communications, partnership engagement, or related field

Demonstrated experience writing across multiple formats: press releases, speeches, reports, donor briefs, blogs, and social media posts

At least 5 years of professional editing and writing experience in communications, journalism, publishing, or international development