Virtual Staff Writer

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspiring innovation and collaboration, and building skills and expertise. By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspiring innovation and collaboration, and building skills and expertise. Join a community that combines excellence in legal education and scholarship with a deep commitment to justice. 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; they will build and sustain a dynamic workshop series, provide guidance to Fellows, staff and students based on editorial and publishing expertise, produce reports, newsletters, and internal Program resources, and advance 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, and build and strengthen relationships across disciplines within and beyond the Harvard Law School and Harvard University.

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.

Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience in publishing or writing in an academic context or closely related area.

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

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

Full-time. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Travel may be required for this position as needed, including on-site meetings, conferences, and events. This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that the duties and responsibilities can effectively be performed fully remotely at a non-Harvard location. Employees in fully remote positions must work all scheduled hours in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. At the discretion of the department, fully remote employees may occasionally be required on site at a Harvard location. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one

Retirement plans with university contributions

Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement

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