Remote Lead Writer

Lead Writer
Thousand Currents funds, connects, and supports visionary grassroots groups and movements leading solutions in food, climate, and the economy.

We support our movement partners in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Asia and the Pacific with core, flexible, long-term grants and value-added services. We believe in the power of community-led change, and in the power of words to make change visible, credible, and irresistible to the people with resources to accelerate it.

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We are looking for a dynamic, powerhouse writer with a sharp creative voice, and the ability to break through the noise and shape compelling narratives that strengthens donor understanding of and support for movement‑led solutions. The Lead Writer must be able to discern what story needs to be told, for which audience, and why, and translate complex movement realities, data, and geopolitical context into persuasive, high‑impact writing, tailored to audiences as needed. Experience in telling the stories of social and climate justice movements is a plus.

Working under the direction of the Director of Communications, the Lead Writer will manage organizational writing and content development to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with Thousand Currents’ voice and brand. They will write high‑impact, donor facing communications (one pagers, fact sheets, concept notes, educational materials and messaging for donor organizing and education); thought leadership pieces (op‑eds, speeches, “Letters from the CEO,” long form website posts); and other more traditional organizational materials (organizational brochures, Annual Report).

Compensation, Location, Travel, & Benefits

Position: Full time, Exempt

Team: Philanthropic Partnerships & Influence (PPI)

Location: Remote, availability to maintain at least four hours of overlap with Pacific Time (UTC−8/UTC−7 depending on daylight savings)

Travel: Up to 10%

100% of employee and dependent cost for Health, Dental, and Vision for employee + medical travel insurance for employee

10 paid annual holidays + open PTO policy allowing flexible time off

Up to $1,000 stipend to set up work space, $2,000 per year wellness stipend, $1,500 per year work from home expenses, and up to $2,000 per year for learning and development

Remote, flexible schedule

Retirement contribution allowance of 4% of gross salary

Life Insurance + Long and Short Term disability insurance

Writing and Narrative Strategy (50%)

Produce writing that cuts through conventional narratives, sparks curiosity, and, positioning Global South movements as indispensable to solving global crises.

Bring creativity and strong editorial judgment to narrative framing, experimenting thoughtfully with structure, tone, and storytelling approaches to help Thousand Currents reach key stakeholders.

Serve as a thought partner and editorial collaborator to the Director of Communications, President & CEO, and senior leaders to shape and produce thought leadership that advances Thousand Currents’ influence in philanthropy and climate justice spaces.

Provide crisis communications writing/editing support, ensuring clarity, alignment, and tight messaging under time‑sensitive conditions.

Translate data, movement realities, and strategy into writing that is accessible, fresh, and free from jargon or overly institutional language.

Stay up to date on philanthropic trends, movement ecosystems, and geopolitical developments to inform writing and ensure timely, relevant content.

Supporters & Community Communications (35%)

Craft stories that expand audiences’ understanding of the roles, contributions, and solutions of movements, connecting local experiences with global trends, and showcasing solidarity across borders.

Work in close cooperation across teams to develop educational materials, stories, and messaging for donor organizing and education, campaigns, website content, donor journeys, and evergreen materials.

Create, oversee, and update key materials for donor audiences including one‑pagers, fact sheets, reports, brochures, and other materials as needed.

Serve as lead writer for major organizational products such as the Annual Report and other organizational priorities.

Work in close collaboration across the Philanthropic Partnerships and Influence Team (PPI), the Center for Transforming Philanthropy, and the Global Programs Team to strengthen storytelling systems, information flow, and success of organization wide activities and events.

Participate in organization‑wide learning, including staff meetings, retreats and training.

Manage regular personal administration, including timely submission of receipts, reimbursement requests, scheduling, travel planning, filing HR paperwork etc.

Provide back‑up support for social media and communications operations.

We encourage applications from candidates who meet most of the criteria and are committed to our values. We welcome candidates from journalism, advocacy communications, creative nonfiction, or other writing‑centered backgrounds.

At least 5+ years of professional writing and editing experience, including long‑form content (articles, reports, speeches, op‑eds, or thought leadership).

Exceptional writing and editorial judgment, including a distinctive voice, strong narrative instincts, and the ability to write vivid, memorable, and persuasive stories across audiences and formats.

Proven experience translating complex ideas, data, and complex realities into clear, compelling narratives for donors, partners, and public audiences.

Experience writing in partnership with senior leaders, adapting to distinct voices while advancing strategic messaging.

Strong project management skills, with proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with a remote, geographically dispersed team.

Ability to travel as needed, up to 10% of the time (both nationally and internationally) and to engage virtually across time zones.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

The position requires frequent computer use at a workstation. As Thousand Currents staff work in a number of locations and come together for meetings on occasion, all staff must be able to travel by car and plane to meetings at locations nationally and internationally. Availability to travel and maintenance of a valid passport is required. National or international travel represents up to 25% of the time for this position. Thousand Currents will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS‑related conditions.

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