Content Writer & Editor (Contract)

Smarsh • Pleasanton, CA

1d • $60 - $75

About The Position

We’re looking for an experienced, temporary project-based contract writer and editor to support our Business Unit teams with high-quality, compliant content across channels. This role is writing-heavy, with a strong emphasis on plain-English clarity, editorial polish, and effective stakeholder collaboration in a regulated environment. This is a 4-to-5-month engagement with the potential for a contract extension based on business needs. You’ll collaborate with marketing, design, and compliance partners to ensure content is accurate, readable, on-brand, and ready for launch. This role will report to Smarsh’s Managing Editor. Only resumes with portfolio links will be considered. Why Smarsh? Smarsh is an award-winning technology company that helps companies communicate and collaborate while staying ahead of ever-changing regulations. We need you to bring your most innovative, out-of-the-box thinking and data-driven abilities to promote our market leadership and build awareness of our unique value.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a freelance/contract writer in a B2B environment
• Experience working closely with Business Unit teams and compliance stakeholders
• Strong editor with excellent attention to detail
• Familiarity with AP Style and a strong advocate for plain-English writing
• Comfortable reviewing and improving AI-generated copy
• Ability to quickly internalize and write to the Smarsh brand voice and style
• Strong research skills and ability to synthesize complex information

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with financial services or regulated industries
• A general understanding of how to write for Search and AI inclusion

Responsibilities

• Research and write long-form content including Guides, blog posts, white papers, reports, briefs, webpages, and voice-over scripts
• Create short-form content including webinar abstracts, emails, social posts, text for graphics, event banners, and paid ads
• Write across styles and audiences: Informational, social, web, executive, and casual
• Translate complex or technical topics into clear, approachable copy—without losing accuracy
• Deliver copy that’s easy for downstream partners (designers, developers) to implement correctly
• Work within compliance requirements and feedback cycles while maintaining voice and intent
• Execute against defined content briefs and priorities provided by Smarsh teams
• Edit for clarity, consistency, and flow while preserving meaning
• Rewrite technical content to sound more conversational and audience-friendly
• Proofread and perform final QA on designed assets (graphics, emails, banners, landing pages) to ensure copy accuracy
• Ensure content aligns with brand voice, style guidelines, and compliance expectations
• Spot ways to strengthen campaigns/projects with high-impact supporting content (e.g., companion blog posts, landing page enhancements, email follow-ups, social cutdowns)
• Recommend innovative reuse opportunities (turn one strong asset into multiple channel-ready versions)
• Flag content that’s duplicative, unnecessary, or unlikely to perform—suggest simpler alternatives when appropriate
• Support editorial planning and brainstorming with internal team

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed