Staff Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Shape and enhance the intellectual, collaborative, and public-facing initiatives of the Animal Law and Policy Program

• Mentor Visiting Fellows, Research Fellows, staff, students, research assistants, and interns in academic writing and publication

• Oversee the interdisciplinary workshop series to encourage intellectual exchange and scholarly collaboration

• Facilitate manuscript development for Visiting Fellows and scholars

• Create conference reports, annual summaries, newsletters, web content, and other public-facing materials for the Program

• Assist in the production of Op Eds through thorough research and writing

• Generate independent, original scholarly contributions that align with the Program’s core intellectual mission

• Identify and nurture collaborative research projects, edited collections, and cross-institutional partnerships

• Develop and document concepts for initiatives and meetings that align with Program priorities

• Support the interdisciplinary research and writing efforts of the Faculty Director

• Build and enhance relationships across various disciplines within and outside of Harvard Law School and Harvard University

• Assist with Program requirements as necessary

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• Five or more years of experience in publishing or writing within an academic context or closely related field

• Master’s degree

• Strong skills in research, writing, editing, and proofreading

• Proficiency with, or a willingness to learn, WordPress or a similar publishing platform

• Experience in an academic research setting, including planning and facilitating workshops or events that promote intellectual exchange

• Familiarity with scholarly and trade publishing, including experience collaborating with agents, editors, or publishers

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to teamwork

• Proven ability to establish effective, consultative partnerships across academic and administrative units

• Strong organizational and project management capabilities, including maintaining shared filing systems and handling confidential information

• Ability to work independently in a setting with multiple priorities

• Must fulfill all scheduled hours in a Harvard registered state

• Harvard University cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role

• Occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary

• Travel may be required, including attending on-site meetings, conferences, and events

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including parental leave

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting on the first day

• Retirement plans with contributions from the university

• Resources for wellbeing and mental health

• Support for families and caregivers

• Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance and reimbursement

• Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks