Writer Editor

We are looking for a creative and dedicated individual to join our team as a Writer Editor. In this role you will create, edit, and manage a wide range of content across Boys Towns service and program lines, including marketing, youth care, healthcare, research, development, parenting, educational training, advocacy, DEI, and other Boys Town services and departments. You will also have responsibility for producing high-quality copy for various mediaadvertising, marketing, fundraising, educational materials, video scripts, TV/radio scripts, and online contentensuring alignment with Boys Towns mission and objectives. Collaborates with internal teams and subject matter experts to develop impactful narratives that drive awareness, support, and engagement across Boys Towns diverse audiences.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Develops and edits compelling content for marketing, youth care, parenting, healthcare, advocacy, education services, and other Boys Town services, programs, and departments, including TV/radio/video scripts, speeches, and online collateral and Boys Town service/department materials.

• Ensures all content meets Boys Towns standards for accuracy, consistency, and quality, including grammar, syntax, and alignment with the organizations mission.

• Partners with content experts in various Boys Town services, programs, and departments to produce content that aligns with organizational goals and supports each clients unique needs.

• Creates materials intended for parents, patients, donors, children, youth care and healthcare professionals, program administrators, teachers, and other recipients of Boys Towns services and programs.

• Collaborates with other marketing team members in the production and development of print, video, and online materials for both internal and external distribution.

• Crafts engaging stories that highlight Boys Towns impact on children and families, tailored to a variety of media formats and audience segments.

• Participates in planning meetings with Boys Town content experts and teams to help set objectives and guide the direction of projects.

• Prepares reports and keep the leadership aware of the status of projects, ensuring transparency and timely communication on the progress and development of all content initiatives.

• Reviews content for all Boys Town projects to ensure accuracy, correct references and quotations, and adherence to high editorial standards.

• Ensures accuracy, clarity, and emotional resonance in all written materials, adhering to AP style and Boys Towns brand guidelines.

• Serves as a liaison between Boys Town content experts and teams on project development and lead Writing Team projects, managing timelines and deliverables to ensure completion on time and to high standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated experience in writing and editing for diverse media formats, including print, video scripts, and broadcast advertising.

• Proficiency in tailoring content for multiple platforms, including social media, online articles, newsletters, and other marketing communications.

• Understanding of the unique requirements for writing video scripts, TV/radio scripts, broadcast advertising, and marketing materials.

• Ability to identify and craft stories that resonate across print, online, and video formats, capturing the essence of Boys Towns mission and impact.

• Strong skills in managing multiple projects and delivering quality work within tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work comfortably and respectfully with cross-functional content experts and teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in advertising, marketing, journalism, communications, English, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Minimum of three years of professional writing and editing experience, including work in advertising, marketing, video scripts, articles, blogs, or training materials required.

• Experience in conveying complex information clearly and effectively to nontechnical audiences required.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Townit is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.