City of New York is hiring: Content Writer in New York

About the Campaign Finance Board The New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) manages New York City’s small donor democracy program and educates and engages voters via NYC Votes. The CFB has enjoyed a tremendous arc of progress over its 30-year history, and our updated flagship small donor democracy program is the centerpiece of this progress. We eliminate barriers to participation by providing access to the resources New Yorkers need to vote or run for office and amplify the voices of small donors with New York City’s small donor democracy program. We are dedicated to making New York City’s local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable. You would be working with a team that is mission-driven and committed to continuous improvement. About the Department The Marketing and Digital Communications unit leads the top-level marketing and communications strategy for the CFB and creates the strategy for all public-facing materials that directly engage and serve the needs of five million New Yorkers in thirteen languages through the agency’s voter engagement initiative, NYC Votes. Job Description The NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB) is seeking a Content Writer to develop, refine, and elevate the voice of NYC Votes across digital platforms. NYC Votes is the CFB’s nonpartisan voter engagement initiative, empowering New Yorkers with clear, accessible, and actionable information about elections, voting, and civic participation. As part of the Marketing & Digital Communications Unit, you will lead the creation of compelling, plain-language content that resonates with the city’s diverse communities. You will collaborate with designers, digital strategists, and subject matter experts to produce materials that inform, engage, and inspire New Yorkers to participate in their democracy. This role is ideal for a strategic communicator who can translate complex civic information into engaging content while maintaining accessibility, accuracy, and nonpartisanship. Responsibilities Write, edit, and produce content for NYC Votes campaigns across web, email, social media, advertising, and print. Ensure all content reflects NYC Votes’ voice, style, and accessibility standards, including plain language and language access considerations. Brainstorm content plans for key initiatives such as matching funds education, debates, and election-specific content. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across platforms. Adapt content for multiple audiences, with a focus on engaging young voters, multilingual communities, and historically underrepresented groups. Incorporate Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices and use analytics to measure digital content performance and refine strategies. Provide editorial feedback for written assets. Manage deadlines and workflows for multiple projects in fast-paced election cycles. Uphold the CFB’s mission and nonpartisan principles in all communications. Knowledge Understand principles of plain language and accessibility in public communications. Apply AP Style and other editorial standards consistently. Recognize nuances in civic, governmental, and election-related communications. Interpret analytics to guide content strategy. Stay informed on trends in digital communications, social media, and voter engagement. Identify cultural and linguistic considerations for diverse NYC audiences. Skills Write clear, concise, and engaging copy across platforms. Adapt messaging for different channels, audiences, and formats. Conduct research to ensure accuracy and completeness. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners. Use content management systems and publishing tools efficiently. Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Strong proofreading skills. Abilities Convey complex civic information in accessible language. Maintain a consistent brand voice across channels. Prioritize tasks and balance competing deadlines. Solve content challenges creatively and strategically. Respond to evolving priorities with flexibility. Offer and provide constructive editorial feedback. Uphold the integrity and nonpartisan mission of the agency. Preferred Skills/Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, writing, or related field. 1–3 years of experience in writing, editing, or written content management in a similar role. Familiarity with New York City government or civic engagement is a plus. Experience using Salesforce Marketing Cloud or equivalent CMS. Apply All applicants must apply through NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York. Please search and apply to the job ID number listed above. Resume and cover letter are required for consideration. Note that only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Benefits The City of New York provides generous medical benefits (including dental and vision through respective unions or funds), retirement, tuition reimbursement, and additional ancillary benefits. CFB offers a flexible and hybrid work schedule, opportunities for career development, learning & development (leadership training and coaching), wellness programs, and much more! As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF. Equal Opportunity Employment The CFB is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to diversity. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you anticipate needing any type of reasonable accommodation to apply for an employment opportunity, please contact access@nyccfb.info or (212) 409-1800. Inclusive Equal Opportunity Employer The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB) is seeking a Content Writer to develop, refine, and elevate the voice of NYC Votes . The Marketing and Digital Communications Unit leads the top-level marketing and communications strategy for the CFB and creates the strategy for all public-facing materials that directly engage and serve the needs of five million New Yorkers . En Español: El CFB ha disfrutado de un tremendo arco de progreso en sus 30 años de historia, y nuestro programa insignia actualizado de democracia para pequeños donantes es la pieza central de este avance. Eliminamos las barreras a la participación proporcionando acceso a los recursos que los neoyorquinos necesitan para votar o postularse y amplificamos las voces de los pequeños donadores con el programa de democracia de Nueva York City Descripción de la ciudad Estamos dedicados a hacer más abierta, transparente e equitativa la democracia local de New York City . Estarías trabajando con un equipo impulsado por una misión y para mejorar continuamente. Como parte de la Unidad de Marketing y Comunicaciones Digitales, encabezará la creación de contenido convincente en lenguaje simple que resuene con las diversas comunidades de la ciudad. Colaborará con diseñadores, estrategas digitales y expertos en temas para producir materiales que informen, involucren e inspiran a los neoyorquinos a participar en su democracia. Este papel es ideal para un comunicador estratégico que puede traducir información cívica compleja en contenido atractivo mientras se mantiene accesibilidad, precisión y no partidismo. Responsabilidades Escribir, editar y producir contenidos para NYC Votes a través de web, correo electrónico, redes sociales, publicidad e impresión. Asegurarse de que todo el contenido refleja la voz, estilo y estándares de accessibilidad de New York Votes , incluidas consideraciones rápidas del acceso al lenguaje puro y al idioma . Brainstorm ofrece planes para proyectos clave como medios de comunicación, búsqueda de resultados y análisis de contenidos basados en múltiples campañas editoriales (Multiplice). Apoyar la misión de CFB y los principios no partidistas en todas las comunicaciones. Conocimiento Comprender los principios del lenguaje claro y la accesibilidad en las redes públicas. Aplicar el estilo AP y otros estándares editoriales de manera consistente. Reconocer matices en comunicaciones cívicas, gubernamentales y relacionadas con elecciones. Interpretar análisis para orientar la estrategia de contenido. Mantenerse informado sobre las tendencias en las Comunicaciones digitales, medios sociales y participación electoral. Identificar consideraciones culturales y lingüísticas para diversos públicos de NYC. Habilidades Escribir claras, concisas e interesantes a través de plataformas. Adaptarse a diferentes canales, audiencias y formatos. Realizar investigaciones para garantizar precisión y integridad. Colaborar eficazmente con equipos interfuncionales y socios externos. Gestionar sistemas de gestión de contenidos y herramientas de publicación de forma eficiente. Manejar proyectos. Utilizar competitivamente habilidades de redacción de contenido bajo una competencia compleja o un alto nivel de calidad. Familiarización con el gobierno de la ciudad de Nueva York o compromiso cívico es una ventaja. Experiencia en el uso de Salesforce Marketing Cloud o CMS equivalente. Aplicar Todos los solicitantes deben solicitar a través de Empleos gubernamentales de NYC, Explore Careers, Ciudad de New York. Por favor busque y aplique al número de identificación laboral enumerado anteriormente. Se requiere un currículum y carta de presentación para su consideración. Tenga en cuenta que solo se pondrán en contacto los candidatos bajo examen. Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades Inclusiva La Ciudad de Nueva York es un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades inclusivo comprometido a reclutar y retener una fuerza laboral diversa y proporcionar un entorno laboral libre de discriminación y acoso basado en cualquier estatus legalmente protegido o característica protegida, incluyendo pero no limitado al sexo, raza, color, etnia, origen nacional, edad, religión, discapacidad, orientación sexual, estado veterano, identidad de género o embarazo. #J-18808-Ljbffr