Staff Writer

Hello Mainland • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Writer (Content + Editorial) Mainland | Chicago (In-Office) We are not looking for someone who just writes. We are looking for someone who can think, report, and tell stories that matter. At Mainland, content is the engine. It drives PR, fuels digital, and influences real business decisions. That means every story needs to be clear, credible, and worth reading. If you want to write high-volume, low-impact content, this is not the role.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of writing, journalism, or content experience
• Comfortable interviewing people and asking the right questions
• Can write quickly without losing clarity or quality
• Curious and know how to find the story behind the surface
• Take ownership of your work and your deadlines
• Care about getting it right
• Strong writing and editing fundamentals
• Interviewing experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects

Nice To Haves

• SEO/AiSEO understanding
• AP style familiarity

Responsibilities

• Write and edit articles, profiles, and thought leadership content
• Interview founders, executives, and operators to uncover real stories
• Turn insights into content that can be amplified through media and digital
• Work closely with PR and digital teams to align messaging and timing
• Manage multiple deadlines across multiple clients
• Bring ideas, not just execution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed