Bedsider is hiring!

We’re hiring!

Believe in the power of words? Believe in the power of birth control? This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

The Bedsider program of The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy is looking for a writer/editor to develop content for Bedsider.org and other Campaign properties. The Content Manager will prepare engaging, accurate, and error-free communications to represent the Bedsider brand and The National Campaign more broadly. All content should be crafted so that it meets the users’ needs while also addressing the Campaign objectives of reducing unplanned pregnancies.

The ideal candidate will:

• Love Bedsider’s engaging, sex-positive, accessible-yet-authoritative approach to sex ed.

• Have a versatile writing style and a strong understanding of brand, voice, and tone.

• Be extremely organized, detail-oriented, and hard-working.

• Have experience in journalism, copywriting, editing, and/or blogging.

• Be self-motivated, autonomous, and comfortable juggling a variety of tasks with limited supervision.

• Have a collaborative spirit, strong interpersonal skills, and strong ability to cultivate relationships with colleagues, partners, and other content producers.

• Believe in the Campaign’s mission to improve the lives and future prospects of children and families by reducing rates of unplanned pregnancy among teens and young adults in the U.S.

• Have a curious nature and excellent research skills.

• Have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of work experience.

• Be based in or willing to relocate to the Washington DC metropolitan area.

The following skills and qualifications would be valued but are not core to the position:

• Knowledge of written Spanish.

• A Master’s-level degree in public health, communications, marketing, media, writing, or another related field.

• Graphic design and/or production skills.

• Knowledge of HTML and web standards and experience with content management systems.

• Ability to use the latest website creation tools (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, etc.).

• Knowledge of statistical methods and ability to understand and interpret academic research, particularly in the areas of medicine and social science.

• Knowledge of topics related to sexual health and birth control.

• Experience in sex education and/or peer health education.

• Interest in/knowledge of health policy and/or health care systems.

• Professional experience using social media sites including any or all of the following: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr, Pinterest, Google+, and Instagram.

• Knowledge of behavior change theory, social marketing, social psychology, or user-centered design.

• Experience with social media metrics and/or web analytical tools.

Salary and benefits

This is exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience and The National Campaign has an excellent benefits package. The National Campaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and salary history to: recruitment2@thenc.org