- Duration: Ongoing contract after 3-month trial
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, 5 days per week
- Shift: Wed–Fri 10:00am–6:00pm EST; Sat–Sun 7:00am–3:00pm EST; if you can only work one day, they may have flexibility
- Location: 100% remote (must be able to work the EST hours listed above)
- Industry: News / Journalism
- Employment Type: Freelance / Contract
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Content Writer with a strong journalism background to support breaking news and ongoing coverage. This is an ongoing contract role (3+ months to start), focused on writing timely, accurate, and engaging content for a national audience. You will play a key role in discovering, pitching, prioritizing, and producing stories that matter, with an emphasis on clear editorial judgment and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Monitor multiple news sources, feeds, and platforms to identify the latest and most relevant stories for a national audience.
- Write clear, accurate, and compelling content including:
- News articles and features
- Short- and long-form scripts
- Newsletters and other editorial content
- Please note: no social media content
- Cover breaking news in real time, quickly gathering facts and context while maintaining accuracy and editorial standards.
- Pitch original story ideas regularly, with a focus on timely, relatable, and entertaining content that connects to current events.
- Ensure all content adheres to journalistic standards, including fact-checking, source verification, and appropriate attribution.
- Optimize story framing and structure for maximum clarity, engagement, and relevance.
Required Background & Experience
The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in journalism and news writing, including:
- Professional experience as a journalist, reporter, or news/content writer (digital, print, or broadcast).
- Demonstrated ability to write clean, accurate copy on deadline, especially in breaking news situations.
- Experience working in a newsroom or fast-paced editorial environment where prioritization and quick decision-making are essential.
What to Expect
This is a highly visible, content-focused role in a major news and journalism environment. You will have the opportunity to contribute directly to national coverage, help shape the weekend editorial agenda, and work in a dynamic environment where your ideas and editorial instincts are valued.
