Senior Content Writer – Up to $56/hr

2 Month Contract to start

Pay rate up to $56 W2

  • MUST have 10+ years news-style writing and editing experience
  • Must be able to provide 3-5 writing samples
  • Must be willing to work CENTRAL TIME ZONE
  • NO Sponsorship available

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The Enterprise Communications writer and editor will work 40 hours Mon – Fri during our pilot program

Key responsibilities include:

Communications lead for monthly Market Leader newsletter (50-70%)

  • Functions as the lead writer and editor for the Market Leader, working with and through Enterprise Communication liaison and the Market Leader’s coordination team to develop a tailored monthly newsletter for the market
  • Align content to overall Enterprise Communication strategy, sharing a mix of customized enterprise news and market-specific content; some content will be net-new, while other content may be repurposed or further tailored to leader’s voice and call to action
  • Set up cadence of editorial planning meetings/content brainstorming meetings with Enterprise Communications leader and Market Leader
  • Maintain an editorial planning calendar
  • Write and edit agreed upon content aligned to Company style guide (writer will be trained on Axios SmartBrevity approach as part of overall onboarding and training)
  • Format newsletter in internal delivery platform (Amplify) in previously created template, and eventually publish content following training and trial period
  • Review and assess newsletter metrics and adjust approach accordingly to maximize content based on readership and feedback
  • Develop and maintain SOP on newsletter creation and best practices for potential scaling

Ad hoc writing and content creation (30-50%)

  • While Market Leader newsletter is in pilot stage, take on additional enterprise communications content development work as needed.
  • Balance and scope of responsibilities will be re-evaluated as pilots potentially scale and efficiencies are gained in the newsletter process over time.

REQUIRED SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

  • 10+ years news-style writing and editing experience

*** Will be expected to submit 3-5 samples

  • Completed a minimum of Bachelors Degree
  • Ability to get up to speed on a variety of topics while delivering news in a real-talk, jargon-free format
  • Exceptional organization and project planning skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to balance competing priorities while being disciplined in adhering to overall strategy