Senior Writer - Remote

Overview

ISD is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to safeguarding human rights and reversing the rising tide of polarisation, extremism and disinformation worldwide.

In Short

• Lead editorial development of research and communications output.
• Ensure high quality, impactful, and accessible public-facing materials.
• Serve as a lead editor for ISD’s research and policy outputs.
• Craft compelling, evidence-based content across various formats.
• Align communications with ISD’s strategy and theory of change.
• Identify opportunities to influence discourse and stakeholder perspectives.
• Oversee a team of regional writers and copy editor analysts.
• Design and deliver tailored writing workshops.
• Provide feedback and mentor colleagues in writing capabilities.
• Implement robust editorial processes with appropriate sign-off mechanisms.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a journalist, editor, or researcher in a senior role.
• Proven track record in a policy or communications role.
• Comfortable understanding and communicating complex issues.
• Motivated by a desire to ensure impactful communications.
• Ability to translate research and analysis into clear communication products.

Benefits

• Flexible and remote working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave policies.
• Additional paid time off over Christmas.
• Paid time off for personal development.
• Sick pay and enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Company pension.
• Annual personal development budget.
• Remote working budget.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Inclusive wellbeing programme.