Freelance Construction Writer – The Dig – Estimated: $43.7K – $59K a year
Propeller is on a mission to take the guesswork out of moving dirt – reducing wasted fuel, time, and money. We do this through the power of maps.
Our customers use Propeller’s integrated hardware and software products to capture accurate 3D versions of their worksites. With over 50,000 worksites worldwide using Propeller’s smart survey technology, we empower project teams to map, measure, and manage site activity.
Propeller empowers everyone to approach, own, and solve problems creatively. We’re data nerds who care about impact, honesty, and each other. We take pride in being a great place to work. We are proud to be recipients of BI Group’s Excellence in Customer Experience award and Inspiring Workplaces of Australasia, being recognized as a Fast Company and BuiltIn Best Place to Work. You can learn more about us on Glassdoor.
Your Mission
The Dig, Propeller’s industry publication, is looking for experienced freelance writers to contribute high-quality, insightful content about construction, earthmoving, and worksite technology to get things up and off the ground.
If you have a knack for turning complex industry topics into engaging, well-researched articles, we want to hear from you.
What you’ll do
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- Write compelling blog-style content on construction trends, best practices, and industry insights
- Conduct industry research to add depth and credibility to your work
- Focus on The Dig’s audience—construction professionals and site managers looking for practical, real-world insights
- Work closely with our editorial team to refine topics, ensure accuracy, and deliver top-tier content
Leave the branding and refining to us. All we need you to do is nerd out on paper
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Meet our marketing team, HERE!
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What are we looking for?
- Experience with construction technology, project management, GIS, survey and data capture best practices, geospatial analysis, or related insights.
- Strong research skills and the ability to translate technical topics into digestible, engaging content
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality
- +Bonus: Experience in journalism, technical writing, or creative writing
Why write for The Dig?
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- Get published in a trusted industry publication read by construction professionals worldwide
- Build your portfolio with high-quality, expert-driven content
- Tap into Propeller’s social network to amplify your reach and visibility
- Flexible assignments based on your expertise and availability
About Propeller
Propeller is for everyone, so come as you are. We value all types of experience, skill, and ability. If you don’t think you meet all the requirements, but still think this role would be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you.
Diversity makes our team more creative, fun, and effective, so bring your whole self to the application process, and we will too!
If you’re interested in what life at Propeller is like, check out our employee-owned Medium blog page!
Our hiring process
Stage 1: Interview with Hiring Manager