[Hiring] Staff Writer @Harvard University

Role Description

The Brooks McCormick Jr. Animal Law and Policy Program (ALPP) is seeking a senior professional responsible for shaping and advancing the intellectual, collaborative, and public-facing work of the ALPP. The Staff Writer will lead a portfolio that includes:

• Mentoring Visiting Fellows, Research Fellows, and students in relation to their scholarly work.
• Building and sustaining a dynamic workshop series.
• Providing guidance to Fellows, staff, and students based on editorial and publishing expertise.
• Producing reports, newsletters, and internal Program resources.
• Advancing the ALPP’s research agenda and external profile.

The Staff Writer will work independently and collaboratively with the Faculty Director, Executive Director, and Program staff to:

• Develop Fellows’ book projects and scholarly trajectories.
• Develop key scholarly and public partnerships.
• Transform academic research into high-impact publications and convenings.
• Build and strengthen relationships across disciplines within and beyond the Harvard Law School and Harvard University.

As a Staff Writer you will:

• Manage the ALPP’s interdisciplinary workshop series to foster intellectual exchange and scholarly collaboration, and advance manuscript development by Visiting Fellows and scholars.
• Produce impactful public-facing Program materials including conference reports, Years in Review, newsletters and web content, and support the production of Op Eds through research and writing.
• Produce independent, original scholarly work that contributes to the Program’s core intellectual work.
• Mentor staff, Fellows, and students to conceptualize writing projects from idea to published work and guide the research and writing of research assistants and interns as required.
• In consultation with and subject to the direction of the Faculty Director and Executive Director, identify and cultivate opportunities for collaborative research projects, edited volumes, and cross-institutional partnerships, and develop and document concepts for initiatives and convenings that align with Program priorities.
• Support the interdisciplinary research and writing of the Faculty Director.
• Assist with Program requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience in publishing or writing in an academic context or closely related area.
• Master’s degree.
• Strong research, writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Expertise with, or willingness to learn WordPress or a similar publishing platform.
• Experience in an academic research environment, including planning and facilitating workshops or other convenings that support intellectual exchange.
• Familiarity with scholarly and trade publishing, including experience working with agents, editors, or publishers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork; demonstrated ability to build effective, consultative partnerships across academic and administrative units.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including using and maintaining shared filing systems and handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently in an environment with multiple priorities.

Requirements

• This is a one-year term appointment with potential for renewal subject to funding and departmental need.
• Full-time. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
• Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Travel may be required for this position as needed, including on-site meetings, conferences, and events.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement plans with university contributions.
• Wellbeing and mental health resources.
• Support for families and caregivers.
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks.