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Role Description

The Strategic Communications Writer exudes the heart and passion for HCF’s mission: to inspire the spirit of giving and invest in people and solutions to benefit our community. The Writer leads the development of clear, compelling, and mission-aligned written content that elevates organizational storytelling and advances engagement efforts.

• Translate organizational strategy into clear messaging frameworks and communications plans.
• Serve as a lead writer and editor for high-visibility communications, including key organizational announcements, executive communication, campaign content, and strategic narratives.
• Support leadership with speech writing and key messaging.
• Serve as lead writer for organizational storytelling across digital and print.
• Develop and maintain narrative voice and editorial standards.
• Write and edit content including reports, speeches, op-eds, web content, donor materials, and campaigns.
• Edit and provide quality control for content produced by others.
• Translate complex or technical information into clear, compelling, and audience-centered language.
• Collaborate with creative and communications staff to align written and visual storytelling.
• Collaborate closely with creative, programs, development, and executive leadership teams to ensure coordinated messaging and cohesive storytelling.
• Synthesize and convey HCF’s perspective and branding consistently across all platforms.
• Produce original content and/or edit communication materials provided by HCF staff, partners, or contractors for target audiences.
• Write issue-based, action-oriented storytelling across multiple platforms including print, digital, social, video/multimedia production, and photojournalism.
• Assist with concepting, updating, and writing editorial content for the website, implementing search engine optimization (SEO) accordingly.
• Support crisis communications and sensitive issues management as needed.
• Motivate top performance and accountability through shared, and clear communication of collaborative goals and objectives.
• Partner collaboratively with other staff members to ensure effective outcomes.
• Serve as a knowledgeable and collaborative representative of HCF in the community.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in journalism, nonprofit, or strategic communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and narrative development skills.
• Strong ability to translate complex topics into accessible, compelling narratives.
• Experience writing for executives and on diverse platforms.
• Excellent editing and quality-assurance skills.
• Familiarity with AP Style or similar editorial standards.
• Strong understanding of digital communications and analytics.
• Ability to manage time effectively meeting multiple deadlines and produce polished work with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Internet research, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills include the ability to communicate effectively with varied constituents including government officials, business and nonprofit leaders, and donors.
• Ability to be extremely discrete in working with or having knowledge of sensitive or confidential information related to client and donor information, relationships, and funds.
• Thorough knowledge, sensitivity, and understanding of the history and complexities of Hawai‘i’s multicultural community as well as current events and social issues.
• Demonstrated passion for the betterment of Hawai‘i and its people.
• Capable of thriving in a highly collaborative and flexible organization with an appreciation and respect for colleagues of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Enthusiasm to continually shift and evolve to meet the needs of the community, clients, and donors.

Requirements

• Works under regular in-office conditions with the ability to work remotely.
• General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Required to travel as needed.
• Ability to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines often in tight time frames.
• Ability to operate general office equipment including computer, copier, printers, fax machine, etc.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, up to 25 lbs. of general office material or equipment.