Multilingual Content Writer, Story and Video

The general salary range for this position is $58,000 – 68,000. Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, training and education.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s most effective animal advocacy organization, is seeking a Multilingual Content Writer for the Story and Video department. In this position you will write and edit high-quality multilingual content that will increase global support for the organization and its mission, including increasing overall audience engagement, strengthening the brand, advocacy efforts, and donations in key country markets.

Responsibilities:

• Researches, reports, writes, edits, proofreads and posts compelling content in multiple languages, including projects ranging from longform storytelling to short social media posts, with detailed attention to accuracy, flow and continuity;
• Works with other members of the Advancement team and country offices to brainstorm new and strategic topics of global interest, grow audiences and develop new methods/approaches to telling the organization’s stories on existing platforms, including print, web, video, podcast and social media, etc.;
• Works with the Art Director and Graphic Design team to write, edit and proofread branded marketing collateral in multiple languages (digital and print);
• Maintains workflows and deadlines for effective and efficient delivery of content;
• Performs other duties or responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, Journalism, English or a related area of study, or equivalent work experience required;
• A minimum of two (2) years of journalism or multilingual communications experience required;
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive;
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in at least two languages including English, with Spanish, German, French, Italian, Bengali and/or Hindi as additional fluency;
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes;
• Ability to develop creative strategies and innovative approaches to communication challenges, such as finding unique ways to engage new audiences around the world;
• Ability to understand and respect cultural differences to tailor communications appropriately;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook);
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a diverse team environment, coordinating with teams across different time zones and regions;
• Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred.

This is a remote position.

To ensure your cover letter is considered, please submit your resume and cover letter as one document.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital or parental status or protected veteran status. EOE