Senior Writer and Researcher

AFFT seeks an accomplished writer, journalist, or policy analyst, who is knowledgeable about public sector unions and free-market public policy solutions. A general understanding of trends in state and municipal governments in the Northeast is welcome but not required.

This is a 40-hour per week position that reports to the National Executive Director. The position is virtual.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Contribute to content idea generation, stay informed of current developments related to public sector unions in the U.S.
• Write op-eds, short news articles, and policy briefs. These pieces may be published under the author’s name, or they may be written in partnership with AFFT executive staffers for publication
• Conduct basic research to identify newsworthy topics and trends in labor reform and public sector unionization
• Prepare remarks for public testimony in state and federal legislatures
• Advise AFFT executive team on preparation for media interviews; participate in media interviews when appropriate
• Collaborate with an assortment of researchers and public sector employees to create written content

Job Skills & Qualifications: 

• An accomplished writer, journalist, or policy analyst
• 10 or more years of experience as a writer, journalist, or in the public policy field
• Understanding of trends in state and municipal governments in the Northeast is preferred but not required
• Ability to communicate effectively with media
• Body of publication related to public policy, government affairs, or politics
• Understand and support AFFT’s mission and values
• First-rate writing and editing skills
• Excellent command of grammar, tone, and AP style
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Adept at distilling dense material, specifically public documents, public-policy research, and academic publications
• Proficient writer with an ability to write in multiple formats and voices
• Expansive research skills with a focus on interpreting findings from public documents and uncovering newsworthy topics
• High initiative level requiring only area guidance

To Apply:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Qualified candidates should submit the following in one PDF file:

• Cover letter explaining why you are qualified for this position, why you are passionate about Americans for Fair Treatment’s mission, and your salary requirements
• Resume