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  • Our creative agency, nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh's cultural district, needs a sharp social media wordsmith to elevate our client's online presence. If you're a freelance content creator with a passion for crafting viral content and engaging communities, this remote, part-time role is your chance to shine. We aren't just looking for someone to post updates; we need a social media strategist who understands the nuances of each platform and can tailor content to resonate with target demographics. From crafting captivating Instagram stories to writing thought-provoking LinkedIn articles, you'll be the voice behind several dynamic brands. **Your Key Contributions:** * Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with client goals. * Write compelling and shareable content for various platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok. * Create engaging captions, stories, reels, and video scripts. * Manage social media calendars and ensure timely posting. * Monitor social media trends and incorporate them into content creation. * Analyze social media metrics and provide insights to improve performance. * Collaborate with designers to create visually appealing content. * Engage with followers and respond to comments and messages. * Stay up-to-date with the latest social media algorithms and best practices. **Capabilities We Admire:** * A portfolio that demonstrates your ability to craft viral social media content. * A strong understanding of social media analytics and reporting. * Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills. * A passion for social media and a desire to stay ahead of the curve. * A creative mindset and a knack for generating innovative ideas. * Exceptional communication and collaboration skills. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Proficiency in social media management tools such as Hootsuite and Buffer. * Familiarity with graphic design tools like Canva is a plus. * Experience in influencer marketing is a bonus. **What We Offer:** * A flexible, remote work arrangement, giving you the freedom to manage your own schedule. * A chance to work with a diverse range of clients across various industries. * A supportive and collaborative team environment. * Opportunities for professional growth and development. * Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience. * Exposure to the latest social media trends and technologies. * The opportunity to make a real impact on our client's online presence. * A creative and stimulating work environment that fosters innovation. * A chance to build your portfolio and showcase your social media expertise. We're more than just an agency; we're a collective of passionate creatives who believe in the power of social media to connect people and drive results. We are seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to learn, and is always looking for new ways to push the boundaries of social media marketing. If you're a social media guru with a flair for writing and a passion for creating engaging content, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us shape the future of social media marketing!
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Remote
    Part-time Freelance
    $25-$40 per hour
    Social Media & Blog Writing
    2 months ago
  • We're seeking a multifaceted journalist to contribute to our growing Huntsville-based news organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to cover local events, delve into community issues, and contribute to our expanding digital and print presence. You’ll be deeply involved in shaping the narrative of our city and its surrounding areas, making a tangible impact on informed public discourse. If you are driven by journalistic integrity and a passion for local storytelling, we encourage you to apply. **What You'll Do:** * **Report and Write:** Develop compelling news stories, features, and investigative pieces, ensuring accuracy, objectivity, and engaging narratives. * **Investigative Research:** Dig deep into local issues, gather information from diverse sources, and verify facts thoroughly to uncover compelling narratives. * **Community Engagement:** Attend local events, interview residents, and build relationships with community leaders to identify emerging stories and gain insights into local issues. * **Multi-Platform Content Creation:** Produce content for various platforms, including print, web, social media, and potentially video and audio. * **Editorial Collaboration:** Work closely with editors to refine stories, improve content quality, and meet deadlines. * **Fact-Checking & Verification:** Rigorously verify information from various sources to maintain the highest standards of journalistic integrity. * **Multimedia Production (Optional):** Contribute to video and audio projects, including recording interviews, editing footage, and creating visual content to enhance stories. * **Adapt to a Fast-Paced Environment:** Thrive under deadlines and adjust to shifting priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. **What Makes You a Great Fit:** * **News Gathering Experience**: Demonstrated experience in news gathering, interviewing techniques, and fact-checking, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of journalistic standards and ethics. * **Local Awareness**: Possess an in-depth understanding of Huntsville's culture, demographics, and key issues affecting its residents. * **Mastery of Communication**: Exhibit stellar writing, interviewing, and interpersonal communication capabilities, tailored for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. * **Multimedia Proficiencies**: Exhibit competency with multimedia equipment, including cameras, recorders, and editing software (this is a plus, but not required). * **Resilience & Determination:** Display strong problem-solving skills, the capacity to handle rejection, and the resolve to excel in a fast-paced news setting. **Why Choose Us:** Our organization is deeply rooted in the Huntsville community, committed to delivering objective and impactful news coverage. We offer: * **Competitive Compensation**: The position provides compensation that acknowledges your experience and potential. * **Health Coverage**: We value the health of our personnel, reflected by a comprehensive benefits package. * **Flexible Working**: Offering choices on where you work and time management when needed. * **Professional Development**: We prioritize career growth and provide ongoing training opportunities. * **Editorial Freedom**: Providing a supportive environment for journalists to explore innovative storytelling approaches. * **Impactful Work**: Contribute to significant change within Huntsville by keeping residents informed and holding those in power accountable.
    Huntsville, AL
    On-site, Remote
    Freelance, Full-time
    $45,000 - $60,000 yearly
    Journalism
    2 months ago
  • We're seeking a nimble, creatively driven Social Media and Content Specialist, available on a freelance/part-time basis to contribute fresh and engaging content for various platforms. This remote opportunity allows for flexible hours, targeting audiences primarily in Chula Vista and the broader San Diego County region. **Your Role in the Social Ecosystem** This is more than just posting content. We need a specialist ready to deeply engage and drive initiatives. Your primary focus will involve creating compelling narratives and content across a variety of social media platforms. You’ll adapt to multiple voices, develop copy for paid digital advertising campaigns, as well as craft long-form content for our marketing blog. *Social Media Engagement & Growth* Cultivate and maintain active, engaged communities. Develop and implement effective social media campaigns, track performance using analytics and implement strategies to enhance our social media presence. *Copywriting Versatility* Deliver exceptional copy for our business, across channels and platforms, ensuring clarity and alignment with the our marketing and communication objectives. *Content Ideation and Production* Bring original ideas to the table. Manage and coordinate the creation and publishing of original, high-quality, engaging content including articles, graphics, and videos, aligning with both the editorial strategy and business objectives. *SEO Mindset* You understand how content and SEO go hand in hand, and incorporate SEO practices into copywriting for organic traffic growth. **Qualities We Value** *A Creative Professional Journey*: A history of content creation experience showcasing proficiency in copywriting and content creation, plus an engaging portfolio exhibiting expertise across diverse media formats (social posts, ad copy, blog articles). *Exceptional Command of Language*: You need strong command over English and the craft of writing. *Passion for Social Platforms*: Knowledgeable about the mechanics of each of the major platforms, from Facebook to Instagram to LinkedIn to X. *Tools & Metrics Proficient*: Experience with social media management and analytics tools (e.g. Buffer, Hootsuite, Google Analytics) and basic graphic design. **What You’ll Gain** *Professional Career Development* Growth opportunities in a budding sector within a forward-thinking setting. *Flexible Working Style* A remote work arrangement. *Collaborative Company Culture* Become a part of a collaborative team passionate about innovation, creation and excellence. *Creative Independence* You'll have a platform to test, implement, and evaluate fresh content concepts in a fast-moving setting. **The Details** *Freelance/Part-Time* Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle and business. *Remote* Available from anywhere. *Location Awareness* A strong understanding of Chula Vista/San Diego and community engagement a plus. Are you prepared to drive impactful engagement and visibility through strategic content creation? Apply now and show us what you're capable of!
    Chula Vista, CA
    Remote
    Part-time/Freelance
    $25 - $40 per hour
    Social Media & Copywriting
    2 months ago
  • Our team in Nashville is searching for a tech-savvy travel writer with a knack for creating engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences. If you have an enthusiasm for travel coupled with a desire to explain how things work, this might be your calling. **Your Exploration & Expression** We need a detail-oriented, deadline-driven professional to develop documentation, travel guides, and blog posts on destinations, gadgets, apps, and tips related to our growing niche audience. The content should be insightful and user-friendly. Bring travel experiences to life through your keyboard. **Duties & Details** * Produce a variety of written pieces including user manuals, installation guides, API documentation, technical reports, how-to articles, and promotional copy related to travel technology. * Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and support teams to collect and interpret technical details, transforming complex technical jargon into comprehensible writing. * Take complex tech details and make them accessible * Help manage content pipeline for new features & announcements * Create engaging long-form blog content for SEO **What Makes You Right for the Role** * Background in Travel Writing with demonstrable proof * Demonstrated expertise in technical writing, including creating documentation for software, hardware, or web applications. * Ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts simply and concisely. * Mastery of writing and editing principles for online publication, SEO techniques, and content management systems. * An intellectual foundation: Ideally a bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Computer Science, or a related field. **Compensation & Perks** We offer a competitive salary for all full-time workers, and fair wages for all freelance work done, dependent on your location and background. We also give excellent benefits. * Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays. * Health, dental, and vision insurance. * 401(k) with company matching. * Flexible work environment * Professional development opportunities
    Nashville, TN
    Remote
    Freelance/Full-time
    $45,000 - $70,000 per year
    Travel & Technical Writing
    2 months ago
  • Our team at a rapidly growing financial technology company seeks a detail-oriented and persuasive Business Writer to create compelling content. This is a chance to contribute to clear and engaging narratives regarding complex financial concepts, helping both internal stakeholders and our broad customer base in Chicago better understand our innovative products. As our new Business Writer, your impact will include creating presentations for upper management, crafting reports for our stakeholders, and editing blog posts. You will be working with a team of other contractors as well as full time staff, all working in harmony in order to elevate our content and help others understand our products. *Your impact on our organization:* * Transforming dry data into easy-to-digest reports and dashboards. * Creating executive-level summaries of critical information. * Developing investor-facing materials and presentations. * Ensuring consistency across all our communications channels. * Working as part of a team *Required Proficiencies:* * An intellectual foundation that allows for quickly grasping complicated concepts. * Hands-on expertise with turning complicated financial concepts into engaging narrative. * Deep understanding of communication methods appropriate for stakeholders, staff, and C-Suite. * A desire to learn and improve, with the aim of becoming a top-tier talent. * Ability to quickly understand complex terminology and then turn around and create effective content for many demographics and levels of financial literacy. *Help us to revolutionize the way people manage their wealth. We offer:* * Competitive market pay. * Flexible working arrangements (remote or in our Chicago office). * A fast-paced learning environment where you will be constantly challenged. * Opportunity to grow your professional knowledge. * Possible career growth to full-time employment and promotion, commensurate with performance. We are a technology innovator looking for a true Business Writing expert who can translate challenging financial concepts into compelling content. If your professional journey reflects this talent and dedication, please apply!
    Chicago, IL
    On-site, Remote
    Contractor, Freelance
    $45,000 - $65,000 yearly
    Business Writing
    2 months ago