Long Form Content Writer (AP-Style)
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days/wk onsite)
Location: Dallas
Contract, 40 hrs/wk
We’re seeking an experienced Long Form Content Writer to create compelling, high-quality content for both business and consumer audiences.
In this freelance role, you’ll bring a journalist’s mindset to long-form storytelling—researching, interviewing, fact-checking, and transforming complex topics into clear, engaging content. You’ll work in a fast-paced, high-volume content environment and partner with stakeholders to move projects from idea through publication.
What You’ll Do
- Write polished, conversational long-form content for business and consumer audiences.
- Develop content ideas and contribute actively to planning, strategy, and editorial discussions.
- Conduct interviews, research topics thoroughly, and apply expert-level fact-checking.
- Edit content for accuracy, clarity, tone, and adherence to AP Style and Yahoo! Style.
- Create copy for a range of content formats, including articles, infographics, eBooks, video scripts, reports, and white papers.
- Apply SEO best practices and use performance metrics to inform content decisions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and help keep projects on schedule.
- Use AI and LLM tools thoughtfully to support content production and SEO workflows.
What You’ll Bring
- 7+ years of extensive professional experience in long-form writing and editing
- A recent portfolio of publicly available published work from the past three years.
- Strong journalism-style research, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in SEO content and writing for measurable performance outcomes.
- Exceptional editing, fact-checking, and attention to detail.
- Confidence working with executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ability to manage priorities independently, respond constructively to feedback, and adapt as business needs evolve.
- Interest in AI and LLMs and their practical applications in content production.
