Sr. Writer, Marketing Communications

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. 

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking Sr. Writer, Global Marketing.

As the Sr. Writer, Global Marketing you will play a catalytic role in moving hearts toward joining this mission. This position isn’t just about crafting excellent copy. It’s about reshaping public imagination about justice. You will partner with regional and global teams to create messaging that’s  insight-driven, concept-led, and powered by stories-- driving experiences that stir empathy, engage audiences, and drive measurable success.

This position requires fresh creative thinking, audience awareness, and proven success in copywriting and storytelling. You'll need a robust understanding of website/digital copy that brings innovative solutions to marketing challenges.

This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates. It reports to Global Director, Marketing Communications and is only available for candidates with the right to work in the US.

Strategy & Knowledge Development & Implementation

• Create written content that aligns with marketing objectives and organizational goals.

• Collaborate with marketing and design to create innovative content ideas.

• Edit and proofread copy written by contractors and other internal producers, ensuring it meets brand standards.

• Maintain and uphold IJM brand and copy standards

Networking & Partnership

• Coordinating with project managers to define deliverables, give and receive feedback, and ensure project milestones are met for on-time delivery.

• Work with the Global Brand team to review stories from the field, fact-check statistics, and ensure all stories follow brand and storytelling guidelines.

Communication

• Elevating concerns about projects to project managers and Creative team leads

• Discuss trade-offs when the scope of project deliverables increases

• Responding promptly to day-to-day email, phone, and online communication

• Communicate project priorities and needs in daily meetings with the Creative team

General Tasks

• Participate in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

• Actively manage responsible project tasks within a work management software system

• Follow-up with project managers on deliverables and coordinate further needs to complete a project

• 5+ years as a copywriter or writer in an agency or in-house creative team

• BA/BS degree in English or Communications

• Exceptional ability in marketing writing, storytelling and copyediting

• Portfolio of excellent published work that demonstrates expertise, creativity and ability to write for/communicate with varying audiences

• Ability to think conceptually and execute tactically across websites, digital products, print materials, ongoing email campaigns, and more

• Strong writing and communication skills

• Eager commitment to IJM’s Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building;

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Multi-tasking and problem solving

• Strong time management skills

Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.

*What is a statement of faith?
A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

• Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area

• Retirement benefit options

• Paid leave starting at 23 days

• 12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)

• Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation

• Robust staff care resources

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.

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