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- Seeking travel enthusiasts with a knack for storytelling! Our digital travel magazine needs a passionate Freelance Travel Writer in Philadelphia, PA, to craft engaging articles that capture the spirit and allure of global destinations. We aren't your typical publication; we champion authentic travel experiences, cultural immersion, and responsible tourism. **Your Journey at a Glance:** * **Voyage Planning & Article Creation:** Propose captivating travel destinations and article ideas aligned with our editorial focus, researching each thoroughly to provide readers with compelling and reliable information. This is about so much more than a destination overview - we are after experience-based immersive content that takes the reader on a journey of discovery. * **Weaving Immersive Narratives:** Translate your experiences, or thoroughly researched experiences into evocative prose that transports the reader to faraway places. From bustling street markets to tranquil mountain trails, capture the essence of each locale with vibrant descriptions and personal anecdotes. * **Destination Research and Accuracy:** Maintain rigorous standards for fact-checking and accuracy. Be thorough in your destination analysis, researching historical context, cultural nuances, and current events to ensure your articles offer readers valuable and insightful information. We strive for excellence in reporting, so accuracy is critical. * **Visual Storytelling Support:** Complement your written narratives with high-quality photos or videos, showcasing the beauty and charm of your destinations. Where this isn't your core strength, support in finding royalty free imagery that is relevant to the copy is essential. * **SEO Mastery and Optimization:** Employ SEO principles and practices, conducting targeted keyword research and optimizing article content to enhance online visibility and drive organic traffic to our website. **Are You Ready to Embark?** * A vibrant background in travel journalism, content creation, or related discipline. * Stellar storytelling prowess with the ability to evoke emotion and intrigue in readers. * Deeply held understanding of travel trends, cultures, and destinations around the globe. * Strong SEO knowledge with a demonstrated knack for keyword research and content optimization. * A natural ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and accessible style. **Perks of the Journey:** * Competitive freelance compensation reflective of experience and expertise. * Flexibility to shape your writing schedule and manage workload independently. * Exposure to a global audience through our digital travel magazine. * Collaborative work environment and opportunities to refine skills under the guidance of experienced editors and travel experts. **Ready to Elevate Our Story?** If you're ready to leverage your experience, enrich our audience, and help us become the leading travel resource across Philadelphia and the wider world, apply now!Philadelphia, PAOn-site, RemoteFreelance, Contractor$25 - $40 per articleTravel Writing6 days ago
- We are a dynamic non-profit located in the heart of Philadelphia, deeply committed to fostering positive change within our community. Our initiatives span from educational programs to vital resource allocation, all geared towards uplifting underserved populations. We are looking for a dedicated grant writer to join our fundraising team and secure the financial support needed to sustain and expand our mission-driven activities. This is a remote, contractor position. **Your Impact: Securing Our Future, One Grant at a Time** As a grant writer, you will play a pivotal role in identifying funding opportunities, crafting compelling grant proposals, and stewarding relationships with potential and current grant providers. Your work will directly contribute to the financial health and long-term sustainability of our organization, enabling us to enhance our community impact. *Responsibilities will include:* 1. **Funding Research and Identification**: Continuously investigate grant-awarding entities that align with our mission. 2. **Grant Proposal Composition**: Create persuasive and data-driven grant proposals that effectively communicate our mission and project requirements. 3. **Reporting and Compliance**: Prepare grant reports to ensure compliance with grantor requirements. 4. **Donor Cultivation**: Nurture positive relationships with existing donors, grantors and other philanthropic organizations. 5. **Collaboration**: Work with departments to identify needs and incorporate them in grant proposals. *Experience that matters to us:* * Demonstrated success in grant writing, with a robust record of securing funds from a variety of sources. * Superior writing and communication proficiency, adept at crafting clear, concise, and engaging narratives. * In-depth knowledge of grant seeking, proposal preparation, submission, and reporting requirements. * Proficiency in prospect research methodologies and familiarity with foundation and government funding. * Exceptional attention to detail, organizational competence, and the capacity to handle multiple deadlines. *Our Commitment to You:* * A role that matters: Direct contributions to a vital mission and our work in Philadelphia. * Growth opportunities: Ongoing professional development and potential for advancement. * Supportive culture: Work in an environment of inclusivity, collaboration, and teamwork. * Work remotely: Experience the flexibility of a remote contract position with schedule and location. Our benefits go beyond the traditional, encompassing a mission-focused work environment. We have a dedication to our employee's professional growth, encouraging continuous learning. Your compensation will also reflect our commitment to community impact. Let's work together to secure our goals to deliver essential services to Philadelphia communities. Your role goes beyond the job description. Your writing will create change that reflects in the lives we help and the community we support.Philadelphia, PARemoteContractor$50,000 - $65,000 yearlyGrant Writing7 days ago