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Freelance opportunities for writers in Portland, OR (freelance & full-time)

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  • Portland's innovation scene needs compelling narratives, and we're looking for a sharp freelance content marketing specialist to join our growing team. Forget dry product descriptions and tired corporate speak. We need someone who can craft stories that resonate with our audience on an emotional level. If you're a master of turning complex topics into easily digestible, engaging content, let's talk. **What You'll Be Doing:** * Developing killer content strategies aligned with business objectives * Brainstorming content ideas for a variety of formats: blog posts, ebooks, infographics, social media updates, and video scripts * Writing and editing engaging, SEO-optimized content to increase organic visibility and drive leads * Managing content calendars and ensuring timely delivery of assets * Conducting keyword research and competitor analysis to optimize content performance * Collaborating with designers, developers, and other marketing professionals to bring content to life * Analyzing content performance data and making data-driven adjustments to improve results * Staying up-to-date on the latest content marketing trends and best practices **What Makes You A Great Fit:** * A solid background in content marketing, digital marketing, or related field * A compelling portfolio demonstrating exceptional writing and editing abilities. Ideally, this shows your understanding of keyword-driven content. * Proficiency in SEO best practices and keyword research tools. Think: Semrush, Ahrefs, Google Keyword Planner, etc. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment. You should be highly adaptable. * A proven track record of creating content that drives measurable results. Examples preferred. * Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) like WordPress * Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to inform content decisions **Why We Think You'll Love It Here:** As a vibrant collective fueled by innovation and energized by purpose, our culture extends far beyond the conventional workplace. We embrace remote work flexibility and celebrate autonomy in pursuing individual aspirations while collectively shaping groundbreaking technological milestones. Recognizing diverse contributions to our mission, we provide ample benefits to maintain wellness alongside generous parental leave policies fostering work-life synergy, resulting in personal enrichment interwoven amidst pioneering strides forward.
    Portland, OR
    Remote & On-site
    Freelance & Full-time
    $60,000 - $80,000 per year
    Content Marketing & Marketing
    24 days ago
  • Our nimble and growing translation team needs an extra set of hands to manage a burst of upcoming projects. As a Freelance Translator specializing in web content adaptation, you'll bridge the linguistic gap between our English content and our diverse, multilingual audience. Based ideally in Portland, OR (or available to work in Pacific Time hours), you’ll transform website copy, marketing materials, and user interface text, making it resonate authentically with target demographics. **What You'll Be Doing** * Cultural nuance adaptation: ensuring content reads naturally in each target language, while respecting cultural sensibilities. Think of it not just as translation, but as creative re-interpretation for global understanding. * Website Localization: Convert English website copy for international sites using your expert linguistic and cultural insights. * Marketing Materials: Convert brochures, flyers and social media content. * User Interface: Transcribe app labels, text and directions within digital services. * Consistent content revisions: Check for tone consistence within all written documents. **Is this You?** * Near-native fluency in both English and another language (Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese preferred, but other language pairings considered). * Proven translation know-how: A professional history of adapting web content, demonstrating the knack for retaining brand identity. * Cultural competency: Deep awareness of cultural disparities that influence communications. * Eye for Quality: You see spelling and grammar errors before anyone else. You won't let any small mistake go unnoticed. * Flexibility & Organization: Able to independently manage multiple jobs, setting priority according to business necessities. **Perks of Our Freelance Team** * Competitive Pay: We appreciate exceptional abilities and pay accordingly. Make money translating when you are motivated! * Location flexibility: Our virtual setup makes it doable to work from any place! No commute to worry about, simply your expertise from the comfort of your home. * Diverse Project Portfolio: You'll see numerous content designs, enhancing both your proficiencies and industry experience. * Opportunity for Advancement: Start by transforming our websites, and advance to additional materials if you want! As we develop, so can you.
    Portland, OR
    Hybrid or Remote
    Freelance
    $35 - $50 per hour
    Translation and Web Content
    25 days ago