Elevate the message of alternative proteins as an essential solution to global challenges

The Good Food Institute is a nonprofit think tank working to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. Alongside scientists, businesses, and policymakers, GFI's teams focus on making plant-based, fermentation-enabled, and cultivated meat delicious, affordable, and accessible. Powered by philanthropy, GFI is an international network of organizations advancing alternative proteins as an essential solution needed to meet the world's climate, global health, food security, and biodiversity goals.

How You Will Make a Difference

In this role, you will develop various written assets and manage an asset library that supports the work of GFI and accelerates the wider adoption of alternative proteins. In addition to writing original and revised content, you will assume an editor role for various written assets and apply content strategies that creatively amplify and strengthen our messaging and engage our various audiences. The Lead Writer-Editor will be responsible for:

• Serving as principal writer-editor for GFI's signature reports in partnership with subject matter experts. Editing/rewriting whitepapers, fact sheets, case studies, and other pieces as needed.
• Producing original long- and short-form content on a regular basis, including thought leadership pieces such as op-eds, letters to the editor, contributed articles, web content, blogs, and occasional social media content, as needed.
• Ghost writing for key executives, GFI subject matter experts, and external partners.
• Helping to maintain and update our editorial calendar, key messages, and FAQ responses; identifying and developing compelling narratives; and collaborating with others within Communications to determine multi-media production, dissemination, and community engagement opportunities.
• Establishing metrics and systems to regularly assess content and delivery effectiveness, continuously improving communications, sharing learnings, and advancing best practices.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Who We're Looking For

The Lead Writer-Editor must have:

• At least 5 years of experience in food, technology, scientific, or environmental writing.
• Demonstrated excellence at a range of editing skills, from developmental editing to copyediting. Ability to translate complex concepts into clear and concise communications targeted to the right audiences using the right media.
• Willingness to collaborate across a diverse group of stakeholders, including employees at all levels and with global affiliates.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, stay organized, and effectively prioritize projects.
• Initiative, ambition, self-direction, and critical thinking skills.
• An understanding of content optimization and SEO.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.
• Comfort working remotely and in a rapidly growing and evolving organization.
• Strong support for GFI's philosophy and mission; demonstrated interest in plant-based & other alt proteins, public health, environmentalism, climate change, animal protection, or hunger relief.
• A commitment to GFI's values: believe change is possible, do the most good we can, share knowledge freely, act on evidence, and invite everyone to the table.

We want the best people and we don't want biases holding us back. We use a third-party anonymizing tool to redact personal information from submitted applications — including name, location, contact details, and several other factors — to reduce bias and increase fairness in our process. We strongly encourage people of every race, color, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Since we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.

Research indicates that men tend to apply for jobs when they meet just 60% of the criteria, while women and people from other marginalized groups only apply if they are a 100% match. If you are passionate about GFI's mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you don't check all the boxes, please apply. We'd appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The Fine Print

• Terms of employment: Full-time, exempt
• Reports to: Liz Fathman, Director of Communications
• Location: Remote; United States
• Travel: Up to two weeks per year for organization retreats.
• Benefits: Working from home, full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) plan with employer match, flexible holiday and vacation plans, opportunity for advancement, respectful managers, and supportive colleagues. More information here: https://tinyurl.com/GFIBenefits.
• This is a U.S.-based position: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• COVID vaccination policy: GFI requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be requested before the start of employment. GFI will consider requests for accommodations or exemptions from this policy on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable laws. More information here: https://tinyurl.com/GFICovidPolicy.
• Salary: $77,700.22 - $81,492.59 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Application Deadline: Monday, October 23, 2023

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Application Instructions

GFI is testing an anonymized hiring system that redacts key identifying personal information from all applications. We are testing this tool as part of an effort to reduce bias in our hiring process. Following these instructions will help to ensure your application is not delayed by a failed redaction.

• Where possible, limit the creative formatting of your documents. If the name on your resume is an inserted image file or is styled with large spaces between each letter, for example, the redaction is likely to fail. Colors and designs are OK, but wherever possible, the text itself should just be regular text.
• Submit PDF or .docx files only. Other file formats, like .txt, are likely to fail redaction.
• Please do not include personal identifying information in your responses to the application questions. Referencing past education, work experience, and mission-alignment is OK.
• Please do not contact the role's supervisor or any potential member of the hiring team. If you have questions, please email careers@gfi.org.

Thank you for helping us to ensure that the redaction process works smoothly and to review your application as quickly as possible!

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