Smart buildings technology editorial – $500–$1500 per article
We’re looking for a freelance editorial contributor to help tell the most important stories in smart buildings—through the eyes of building owners.
🏢 About Us
Nexus Labs is the trusted media and community platform for smart building professionals. Our mission is to help building owners Clarify what matters, Connect with trusted peers, and Catalyze action—so they stop wasting money on underused tech and start making real progress on cost, carbon, and occupant experience.
We publish weekly articles, host events, and run NexusCon—our flagship annual conference. Our audience includes facility managers, energy leaders, workplace strategists, and operational technologists from across real estate verticals.
✍️ About the Role
You’ll be responsible for producing 1–2 longform (~2,500 words), building-owner-centric articles per month that get published on our website and then broken into bite-sized newsletter insights. You’ll lead the process from interviewing to outlining to writing—with a lot of support, structure, and access to top-tier subject matter experts.
🧠 What You’ll Do
- You’ll be assigned beat-aligned topics (Facility Management, Energy, OT, Workplace) based on your expertise
- Interview ~3 building owners and/or SMEs per article (we help you create that list, give you contact info)
- Record interviews over Zoom (audio + video) and transcribe via Nexus Labs’ Otter
- Create a detailed outline for editorial review before writing
- Use ChatGPT deep research or similar (with our training if needed) to accelerate first-draft production
- Draft and edit the full article + 3–4 short newsletter-ready insights (~200 words each)
- Incorporate interviewee feedback and Nexus Labs editor suggestions
- Collaborate with a designer for visuals
🧰 Our Workflow (We’ll Train You on This)
- 6-week timeline per article
- Interview scheduling + email templates provided
- Structured outline + review process
- Use of Otter, Zoom, Google Docs, and ChatGPT
- Newsletter insights extracted from each article and published over 3–4 weeks
✅ You’re a Fit If You:
- Have 3+ years experience in B2B content, journalism, or technical storytelling
- Have written for audiences in real estate, construction, energy, or technology
- Are confident interviewing executives or operators and asking clarifying questions
- Know how to structure complex material into simple, engaging stories
- Are curious, deadline-driven, and ego-free in the editing process
💸 Logistics & Compensation
- Freelance / contractor role (remote)
- $500–$1500 per article, depending on scope and experience
- Potential for longer-term collaboration on research, reports, or beat leadership
📬 How to Apply
Email james@nexuslabs.online with:
- A short intro (1–2 paragraphs max)
- 2–3 links to longform writing samples (especially interview-based or B2B)
- One smart buildings topic you’d love to explore or the beat you’re most interested in (FM, Energy, OT, or Workplace)
Project brief here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ypcby3bn-mWgjB2D6h4N6onJE_v4KoLtJ9WaMMgOpWc/edit?usp=sharing