JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, policy influence and a working plan to bring life-changing therapies from the lab to the community. As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF has invested nearly $2B in research over the past 45 years and is sponsoring scientific research in 17 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.jdrf.org.

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease.

Job Description

BROAD FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

The JDRF Director, Content (Storytelling), produces content – written and visual -- across multiple channels to raise brand awareness, engage stakeholders and tell the story of JDRF’s impact.  The position’s responsibilities are split between creating content and content strategy and managing a variety of communications projects from ideation through distribution and analytics.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write creative and compelling copy that drives audiences to engage with organization by donating, fundraising, attending events or volunteering.
• Creates content for digital channels in partnership with the digital team to drive the cross-platform marketing strategy
• Leads in-house video creation (interviews, short video clips) 
• Supports digital content creation and planning
• Partner with Project Managers and other constituents to craft and execute internal and external communication strategies and tactics for target audiences.
• Create, proofread, and publish content (text articles, infographics, videos, interactive features, and other multimedia) across various digital channels
• Supports adaptation of content for the web. Utilize design and writing skills to take the content that is produced by subject matter experts and apply it to the web using best practices.
• Plans and builds out content on web pages in a compelling, visual, easy-to-navigate format.
• Continually improve performance and effectiveness of projects and campaigns by capturing, monitoring and gathering metrics; making adjustments and recommendations as necessary.

• 3-5 years digital content experience
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to listen and understand how to execute the work according to needs
• Strong portfolio of imaginative work with proven results that demonstrates understanding of brand
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in a matrixed organization
• Impeccable proofreading and editing skills
• Excellent project management skills, organizational skills and time-management skills
• Proficiency in WordPress or similar CMS
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Keynote, PowerPoint, etc.

EDUCATION:

BA degree or equivalent experience or knowledge

JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.