Digital Content Writer

Deseret Book Company • Overland Park, KS

284d

About The Position

An LDS Living Digital Content Writer is a nimble writer who is part reporter, part editorialist, and part content marketer. The writer in this role enterprises content that aligns with our mission to inspire joy in living the gospel of Jesus Christ. This will include finding, pitching, and writing short profiles on inspiring Latter-day Saints, interviewing article subjects, creating original thought pieces with editorialized perspectives on gospel topics, recapping important news of the Church, and pulling together Deseret Book product highlights. This is a dynamic position with daily writing and publishing deadlines and near-instant performance feedback on articles. The Content Writer contributes to a collaborative growth environment and offers and receives focused feedback.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications, or a related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to learn publishing processes using Brightspot web interface.
• Basic understanding of how to write for SEO.
• Effectively write both short-form and long-form content.
• Detail-oriented, with ability to analyze results, prioritize work and organize time.
• Great team player who works well in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• 25% general content development: The Digital Content Writer is a self-starter who is on the lookout for news, information, and stories that matter to the LDS Living audience and is excited about sharing them in inspiring ways.
• Reading and listening to sources of LDS news and information, on a regular basis.
• Researching story ideas and articulating story angles daily.
• Pitching story ideas on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis.
• 75% writing and publishing: The LDS Living Digital Content Writer enjoys sourcing and creating content to serve the LDS Living audience.
• Writing and publishing 1-2 articles per day.
• Following best practices for digital content to create articles that are easy to read and digest, with clear formatting, headings, and visuals.
• Crafting engaging headlines and subject lines.
• Scheduling and conducting interviews with article subjects.
• Sourcing and creating compelling content that fits with established brand guidelines for structure, tone, and voice.
• Editing and copy-editing others work.
• Offering and receiving feedback on articles.
• Reviewing analytics and article performance.
• Occasionally working with outside writers to develop articles and provide feedback.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching funds
• Company-funded retirement plan
• Merchandise discount
• Discounted UTA Eco pass
• Paid leave and holidays
• Great work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree