About the position
We're looking for an organized, proactive brand journalist with a passion for storytelling to join our team. Are you an exceptional copywriter who wants to put those skills to work in the dynamic world of digital marketing? Do you love to create engaging blog, website, social media, PR and newsletter content, and understand how that content contributes to a larger marketing plan and resonates across different platforms? Are you empathetic, detail-oriented, excited to get to know our clients, and able to pivot the voice and tone of your copy as needed? In this role you will work on a variety of writing assignments and interface with different types of clients. You'll craft compelling copy for various channels, potentially including social media graphics, reels, and videos developed by our team. You'll need to be self-sufficient, and able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a strong understanding of how different media platforms work and how to tailor copy for maximum impact on each.
- Research industry news and trends to inform content strategy and identify compelling story angles for written materials.
- Conduct interviews with diverse sources to gather information and compelling quotes for use in content.
- Write engaging copy and captions for various visual content formats like social media graphics and videos.
- Produce high-quality written content for multiple platforms (e.g., news articles, blog posts, scripts) optimized for SEO best practices.
- Collaborate on sourcing or conceptualizing photos and videos that enhance written content and social media posts.
- Review and potentially provide feedback on video/audio content to ensure messaging is clear and aligns with project goals.
Requirements
- Must have a journalism or English degree, or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency with Wordpress, MailChimp (or similar), and major social media channels is required.
- Experience writing for various digital formats and collaborating on multimedia projects is a plus.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401K
- Paid vacation
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Opportunities for internal promotion
- Mentoring
- Professional development
- Leadership training
