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- We are seeking a skilled and imaginative freelance content specialist to enhance our brand presence in Durham and beyond. This individual will contribute compelling content that resonates with our target demographic, fostering engagement and driving brand awareness. **What You’ll Do** * Develop engaging and original content (blog posts, social media updates, articles, email newsletters, and website copy) * Align content strategy with overall business and marketing goals. * Optimize content for search engines and lead generation. * Research industry-related topics to inform content creation * Track, measure, and analyze content performance to suggest areas for refinement. * Manage editorial calendar. **Your Artistic Profile** * A professional journey encompassing at least 2 years of copywriting or content marketing. * A dazzling portfolio showcasing impactful work across varied platforms. * Proficiency with SEO standard methodologies. * Mastery of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. * Knowledge of Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress and others. * Ability to meet deadlines consistently. * Capacity to work independently. * Robust comprehension of content marketing strategies. **The Perks** * Competitive compensation aligned with your talents and expertise. * Flexible scheduling options crafted for a seamless work/life harmony. * A thrilling and collaborative creative surrounding where fresh ideas are cultivated. * Opportunities for growth within our expanding brand family. * Autonomy to shape content initiatives, influencing our market presence. * Potential long-term engagement based on project needs and satisfactory execution. **Our Commitment** We are a marketing organization who values innovation, originality, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. Our lively company tradition motivates imaginative thinking and the pursuit of fresh ideas. Join us in the Tar Heel state in building a powerful content engine! **Intellectual Foundation** While formal scholarly preparation isn't everything, we will highly prioritize candidates with a background in advertising, journalism, marketing, or an associated field. Demonstrable experience, creative chops and a solid grasp of what makes for quality writing are essential. Coursework relating to current content best practices is a major plus, also.Durham, NCOn-siteFreelance$25 - $45 per hourCopywriting, Content Marketing10 days ago
- A digital-first creative collective is on the hunt for a versatile Web Content and Product Description Specialist right here in Durham, North Carolina. We need someone who can make web pages sing and product descriptions irresistible. This isn't about filling spaces; it's about capturing imaginations. **Crafting Compelling Digital Experiences** We're a band of storytellers, artists, and technologists passionate about building digital experiences that leave a lasting mark. Forget corporate drone work. Our Durham studio is a playground for innovation where every voice matters. Think indie vibes with big agency clientele. If that sounds like your scene, read on! **The Creative Opportunity** As a Web Content and Product Description specialist, you’ll be embedded within our cross-functional creative team. Your core responsibility is to help bring client visions to life using the power of language and narrative. You will breathe life into websites, giving each product its compelling reason to exist in the user’s world. * Conceptualizing original, engaging web content aligned with client brand guidelines and digital strategies * Producing highly engaging and benefit-driven product descriptions for e-commerce platforms and marketing channels * Collaborating with UX designers, SEO specialists, and digital marketing experts to maximize impact and conversions * Conducting industry research to uncover emerging trends and user insights * Optimizing copy based on A/B test results and feedback to enhance customer experience * Creating style guides and maintaining tone consistency across multiple platforms **Skills That Truly Shine** * Impeccable grammar and grasp of various writing styles, matched to audience and intent. * Mastery of SEO writing, with hands-on experience optimizing content for target keywords and improved organic search rankings. * Exceptional product writing skills; understand how features translate to tangible, relatable consumer benefits * Proficiency with e-commerce platforms, content management systems, and online advertising tools. * Understanding of marketing principles like conversion optimization, A/B testing, and UX best practices * Capacity to embrace and manage feedback within an iterative environment. Portfolio demonstrating previous successes is a must. **Joining The Collective: Rewards & Advantages** We believe happy people create awesome work. We don’t offer stock options or executive perks, but a carefully curated selection of things that reflect our devotion to Durham and our collective: flexible work arrangements, generous health insurance (premiums fully covered), profit-sharing bonuses for all collective members, professional development budget to feed your learning curiosity, access to local community organizations, including the Durham Arts Council and the Nasher Museum of Art. We believe in recharging through travel, giving team members funds to see the world, to infuse it back into their local and creative inspiration. We are dedicated to the growth of both the community and our craft. If you are a web-savvy writer, looking for full-time employment in a hybrid setting, Durham, NC is the place to be. Are you ready to make some magic?Durham, NCRemote, HybridFull-time$60,000 - $75,000 per yearWeb Content, Product Descriptions10 days ago
- Our growing Durham-based technology firm needs sharp technical documentation specialists to support the launch of our new AI-powered platform. This isn't just about explaining how software works; it's about crafting user experiences that make complex systems feel intuitive and approachable. We are looking for a contractor to assist us on-site. We need someone available to start ASAP to make sure our user guides and tutorials can get finished on time for launch! **Project Focus: Making AI User-Friendly** Your central task is to take complicated technical concepts and transform them into simple, clear, and engaging content for a diverse user base. We are hoping that you can produce developer resources, troubleshooting guides, API documentation, and on-screen help systems that empower our users to harness the full power of our software. **Key Contributions You'll Make:** 1. **Translate Technical Details:** Convert technical specifications, source code, and engineering notes into accessible, easy-to-understand documentation. 2. **Craft Tutorials & Guides:** Create step-by-step tutorials and user guides that walk users through key features and workflows. 3. **Maintain Content Quality:** Ensure documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and consistent across all platforms. 4. **Collaborate with Engineers:** Work closely with our engineering and product teams to understand new features and updates. 5. **Gather User Feedback:** Collect and incorporate user feedback to continuously improve our documentation. **Essential Capabilities & Know-How:** * Proven history in technical documentation, ideally in AI, machine learning, or related fields. * Superb written and verbal communication abilities, with an exceptional eye for detail. * Experience with documentation tools and platforms such as Git, Markdown, and content management systems. * A deep appreciation for UX and the ability to produce documentation that puts the user first. * A self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage your time effectively. **Bonus Points If You Have:** * Understanding of localization principles and experience with translating content for international audiences. * Experience creating video tutorials or other multimedia content. * Participation in open-source documentation projects or technical writing communities. **What You Get From Us:** * **Competitive Contractor Rates:** We value talent and provide fair compensation for your expertise. * **Flexible Project Timelines:** You can set your own pace to meet project deliverables. * **The Best Work Environment:** We want our people to enjoy what they are doing and want to keep growing and achieving. * **Opportunity to Learn & Grow:** Work on cutting-edge AI technologies and expand your skill set. * **Creative Independence:** You'll have the ability to take your own creative direction on projects and expand your horizons. This is an excellent contract opportunity for a freelance technical writer that knows how to make complicated technology fun and inviting!Durham, NCOn-siteContractor / Freelance$45 - $65 per hourTechnical & Web Content15 days ago
- Evolving systems demand crystal-clear communication. We seek a freelance technical writer in Durham, NC, to bridge the gap between code and comprehension. As our technical communications specialist, you will craft documentation that transforms complexity into accessibility, working in a hybrid environment to stay connected to the team while enjoying flexible working arrangements. **Responsibilities Include** * Creating concise user guides and manuals for our cloud-based applications * Collaborating with developers and product managers to gather accurate technical details * Developing and maintaining API documentation to support external integrations * Writing clear and effective release notes to inform users of new features and changes * Producing tutorial videos and knowledge base articles for self-service support * Ensuring all documentation adheres to established style guides and branding standards * Participating in peer reviews to improve the quality and consistency of documentation * Updating existing documentation to reflect software updates and enhancements * Contributing to the overall content strategy for technical communication **Desired Skills and Experience** * A proven background in technical writing, preferably within a SaaS environment * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills * Experience using documentation tools such as Confluence, DITA, or Markdown * Familiarity with software development processes and agile methodologies * Strong understanding of information architecture and content organization principles * Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously * A proactive approach to identifying documentation needs and solving problems * Bachelor's degree in technical communication, English, or a related field * Portfolio demonstrating the ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences * Familiarity with version control systems like Git **The Perks of Freelancing with Us** * Competitive hourly rate with flexible payment options * Opportunities to expand your skillset and work on diverse projects * Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals * Autonomy to manage your own schedule and workload * Access to internal training and professional development resources * Remote work options with occasional on-site meetings in Durham * Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices * A chance to make a real impact on our products and user experience * Supportive team culture that values creativity and innovation Our hybrid model provides the best of both worlds – the focused environment of working from home alongside valuable in-person collaboration in the Durham, NC, area. If you possess an innate ability to dissect intricate concepts and explain them simply, we want to hear from you! Your words can empower our users and drive adoption of our innovative solutions.Durham, NCHybridFreelance, Part-time$35 - $55 per hourTechnical Writing20 days ago
- We're a nimble, Durham-based software company looking for a contractor who can blog for us and take our content game to the next level. Not vaporware blog posts filled with fluff, but real, deep dives on the ins and outs of enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions. This position is perfect for the tech-savvy writer who also has a knack for translating complex jargon into something readable. Think about a post that'll actually help someone struggling with multi-factor authentication set up! That's what we're after. **Core Objectives: Making Cyber Easy** * **Produce weekly content:** You'll need to create roughly 2-3 engaging, authoritative articles per week related to cybersecurity, cloud computing, and network infrastructure for publication on our corporate blog. * **Distill tech-heavy ideas:** We expect you to take extremely complex technical ideas and boil them down to simple, engaging takeaways suitable for non-technical business leaders. * **Amp up that organic traction:** Execute SEO strategy, identifying keywords and topics for blog posts that drive targeted traffic, enhance brand authority, and generate qualified leads from the Durham area and beyond. * **Become a community player:** Be open to interacting with other leaders in our field, cross-linking with their sites, and incorporating community-focused narratives into our posts. **You're probably our type if:** * You're a true digital content strategist with a clear understanding of organic growth and user acquisition tactics. * Your professional trajectory displays significant success building audiences for B2B companies through blogging. * You have a high level of technical fluency with cybersecurity topics such as network security, data encryption, and endpoint protection, etc. * You feel confident taking ownership of key performance indicators (KPIs), such as keyword rankings, bounce rates, conversion volume, and time-on-page metrics. **A background that gets our attention:** * A formal learning foundation in journalism, communications, information technology, or a closely related area. * At least three years showing real-world expertise writing and managing high-visibility blogs for cybersecurity companies. * Proven abilities performing rigorous keyword research to guide editorial decision-making. * A mastery level awareness of all modern best practices related to SEO, content strategy, and conversion rate optimization. **Agency Life Perks – Here’s what makes us, us!** * **Durham Focused**: Yes, we're a Durham, NC shop, and we like to work with local businesses. * **Flex-First Workplace**: A relaxed environment where great work can happen from anywhere. We encourage remote and hybrid opportunities to promote work/life balance. * **Competitive Compensation**: Top-tier salaries commensurate with experience. We appreciate top talent! * **Training Funds**: Personal training is valued. Your growth is a team win! (Think courses at NCCU). * **Uncapped Bonus Plan**: Generous commissions and performance-based bonuses for outstanding achievement, innovation, and leadership. * **Health/Dental/Vision Insurance**: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits packages including prescription drug coverage and mental wellness. * **Generous Vacation & Holiday Policy**: You'll receive ample PTO and paid holidays to spend time with family and friends. * **401(k) Retirement Plan**: We help secure your financial future through our retirement plan with company match.Durham, NCRemote/On-siteFull-time/Contractor$60,000 - $90,000 per yearBlog & Technical Writingabout 1 month ago