Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harvard University’s Brooks McCormick Jr. Animal Law and Policy Program seeks a Staff Writer to advance its scholarly work and public profile. The role mentors Fellows and students, develops publications and research collaborations, and manages workshops and program communications.
Responsibilities
- Manage the ALPP’s interdisciplinary workshop series to foster intellectual exchange and scholarly collaboration, and advance manuscript development by Visiting Fellows and scholars
- Produce impactful public-facing Program materials including conference reports, Years in Review, newsletters and web content, and support the production of Op Eds through research and writing
- Produce independent, original scholarly work that contributes to the Program’s core intellectual work
- Mentor staff, Fellows, and students to conceptualize writing projects from idea to published work and guide the research and writing of research assistants and interns as required
- In consultation with and subject to the direction of the Faculty Director and Executive Director, identify and cultivate opportunities for collaborative research projects, edited volumes, and cross-institutional partnerships, and develop and document concepts for initiatives and convenings that align with Program priorities
- Support the interdisciplinary research and writing of the Faculty Director
- Assist with Program requirements as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience in publishing or writing in an academic context or closely related area
- Strong research, writing, editing and proofreading skills
- Expertise with, or willingness to learn WordPress or a similar publishing platform
- Experience in an academic research environment, including planning and facilitating workshops or other convenings that support intellectual exchange
- Familiarity with scholarly and trade publishing, including experience working with agents, editors, or publishers
- Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork; demonstrated ability to build effective, consultative partnerships across academic and administrative units
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including using and maintaining shared filing systems and handling confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to work independently in an environment with multiple priorities
- Master's degree
Benefits
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
- Fully remote work; employees must work all scheduled hours in a Harvard-registered state, and may occasionally be required on site at a Harvard location
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