Junior Writer
REMOTE / FULL-TIME
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Who is The Harrington Agency?
We’re glad you asked! The Harrington Agency (THA) is a boutique, award-winning direct marketing agency providing fundraising services to some of the top nonprofits in the country.
We lead with our passion; we confirm with our heads, and we are fundraisers to the core. We work exclusively with progressive non-profits like the International Rescue Committee, Americares and GLAAD. We were founded because today’s donors are comfortable across all channels, but our peers still aren’t.
💥 The Harrington Agency develops and executes wildly successful campaigns because our strategies focus on the donor first, not the channel. That’s just not possible for firms that silo digital from mail, social from text and donor communication from donor behavior.
What role would you play?
A crucial one. Harrington Agency Writers speak as fluently in digital as they do in mail. The Junior Writer helps to provide multi-channel fundraising copywriting and editing for our clients, through direct mail and digital campaigns, under the direction of the Account Manager, with oversight from the Account Director.
💥 The emphasis we place on continuing education for our people is unparalleled. No person working here was born an integrated fundraiser, and we don’t expect you to be either.
What are this position’s core responsibilities?
Participate in campaign planning sessions.
Draft social media posts for clients.
Perform research for projects and collect and organize background.
Add any missing components to copy deck not originally assigned to writer.
Proof copy, fact-check, and prepare copy for client review; send to Account Manager.
Manage client edits through multiple copy rounds.
Create versions of copy, when necessary, based on initial strategy deck.
Proof final copy version or manage proofing process with outside proofreader.
Prepare copydeck for designer, including adding print codes, when necessary.
Draft copy as assigned to you.
What are the “must haves”?
Fluency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, is paramount.
3+ years applicable work experience.
💥 Demonstrated ability, both individually and managerially, to adhere to schedules, meet deadlines and set client expectations.
Working knowledge of at least one essential fundraising channel.
What is expected of all THA team members?
Attend a minimum of two conferences, four continuing education webinars per year and present learnings three times and writing six blogs or articles throughout the year.
Attend DEI trainings at least once per year.
Consideration for differing points of view and understanding how your words and actions impact others.
💥 A drive to work collaboratively – means always doing what you say you will do.
💥 Comfort admitting what you don’t know and recognizing that seeking and receiving feedback is part of the learning process.
What is the Salary and are there Benefits?
Compensation is $51,000 annually. THA is committed to compensation equity and transparency; we have a no negotiation policy. Successful staff at THA have regular opportunities for promotion with accompanying increases in compensation.
THA provides full health care and dental coverage to you, your partner and children at no cost.
THA offers a 401K for employees starting at six months with the company. 💥 Each month after THA contributes, irrespective of employee contributions, the equivalent to 3% of your salary to the 401K.
THA offers its employees Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
THA provides two weeks paid vacation in addition to 10 paid personal days.
What if I don’t meet some of the requirement?
Direct experience for this position is not a key factor for fit.
Even if you don’t think your current skill set checks every box, but this role seems to align with your strengths, we want to hear from you.
We strongly encourage folks from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Anything Else?
💥 THA is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered. As a firm we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn and work together, changing the world. We believe diversity is a strength, including race and ethnicity, social class, national origin, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, language, and so much more.
Currently this is a remote position. Some travel will be required to join in-person meetings periodically. Travel arrangements are made and paid for by THA.
Ok, you’ve gotten my attention, what’s my next step?
We are honored you’re interested and look forward to hearing from you. Which leaves just one thing left to do…
💥 Apply!
But more specifically, fill out the contact form below attach a cover letter and c.v., and hit that big ‘ole APPLY button. Then go re-watch Ted Lasso. You can never watch too much Ted Lasso… except the Coach Beard episode. No one should ever have to watch that ever again.
