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Job Title: Podcast Producer
Date Posted: January 13, 2022
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Unspecified
Description:
The Podcast Producer is a remote, contracted position, eligible for a maximum of 20 hours per week. The Producer will work closely with the Education Coordinator to develop a production schedule for a bi-weekly podcast about “food is medicine.” Production tasks will include research, script-writing, booking, and editing. The Producer will be responsible for managing the disbursement of the podcast and managing audience interaction.
Requirements
- Previous audio/visual production experience
- Strong written communication skills
- Experience with Adobe Audition
- Interested in food and public health
- Reside in the US
Responsibilities
- Research contact information for potential podcast guests, research bios and background information for potential podcast guests, book guests
- Research and prepare questions to ask during the podcast, write script in collaboration with host
- Schedule prep calls with podcast guests
- Assist with recording host or guest video during podcast virtually
- Assist with creating and editing visual assets for social media as needed
- Manage podcast forum and audience engagement
Apply here: Food Equality Initiative
Job Title: Writers
Date Posted: January 12, 2022
Job Type: Freelancer
Pay: Unspecified
Description:
Interested In Being A Writer For Screen Rant?
We are always looking for strong passionate writers who are motivated to develop and write engaging content.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for writers who can produce in-depth premium content with expert knowledge in one or more of Screen Rant’s featured categories.
Contributor Program Facts
Two very important facts about our contributor program:
- Will I get credit as the author? YES
- Will I get paid? YES
Apply Today!
If you think you have what it takes and you are ready to write in-depth premium content, apply today to become a contributor.
Apply here: ScreenRant
Job Title: News Assistant (Temporary)
Date Posted: January 12, 2022
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Unspecified
Description:
WarnerMedia is a powerful portfolio of iconic entertainment, news, and sports brands. We bring people, technology, and the world’s best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection. We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives.
Join us. Shape your story here.
- The Job
- Monitor a variety of sources, including TV and radio appearances, live events, social media, wires and medical journals to search for breaking news and personal stories.
- Place calls to support breaking news efforts and ongoing newsgathering.
- Quickly write well-organized alerts to share new reporting, sound and information with all of CNN’s platforms.
- Conduct research at the direction of producers and correspondents.
- The Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience in a news environment
- Strong general news judgment and editorial skills
- Excellent writing and strong research skills
- Ability to multi-task and organize short- and long-term projects
- Experience in medical news or the field of health and science preferred
The Perks
- Exclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screenings
- Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
- Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
- Access to in-house learning and development resources
- Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands
Apply here: Warner Media
Job Title: Creative Content Writer
Date Posted: January 11, 2022
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 – $60,000.00/yearly
Description:
Donorbox is a leading fundraising platform and donor management system for nonprofit organizations. Our mission is to positively impact the world by helping nonprofits become highly effective at raising donations and managing their supporter base. We serve more than 40,000 organizations and process more than $360 million dollars annually.
Donorbox was founded in San Francisco in 2014. We are a small, motivated company that is profitable and bootstrapped with a healthy run-rate. Our diverse, growing team has 60 team members in 7 states and 12+ countries.
The Role
We are looking for a full time content writer who enjoys writing on various topics related to nonprofit. Your writing style should be highly engaging.
We receive close to 150k+ unique traffic every month, you will be contributing here primarily..
Responsibilities:
- Researching, developing and writing compelling data-based content to engage our target audience – nonprofits.
- Editing and writing content for Donorbox’s website, resource center & blog.
- Writing engaging emails to our subscribers.
- Guiding and supporting content distribution campaigns to ensure they are timely and effective (e.g. writing copy for landing pages and ads, creating webinar pages, writing social posts)
- Preparing webinar and sales presentations and materials.
- Tracking and optimizing content performance across all channels.
- Collaborating with Donorbox’s in-house design team to develop compelling visuals (don’t worry – they’ll do the design work, but you should be able to verbalize your vision)
Requirements and Experience
- 5 years experience creating high-quality content.
- Nonprofit experience is a must.
- Demonstrable ability to analyze performance data and work cross-functionally to understand measurable impact of strategy and content decisions.
- Native English speaker
Details
- US and Canada applicants only
- Must have a home office with high-speed internet, computer and phone
Benefits
- Generous reimbursement for home office expenses and laptop
- Eligible for employee equity plan (stock options)
- HRA employee health insurance plan with tax-free reimbursement
If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply today with your resume and cover letter, and let us know why. We look forward to hearing from you!
Apply here: DonorBox
Job Title: Reporter, Breaking News
Date Posted: December 29, 2021
Job Type: FT/PT (Unspecified)
Pay: Unspecified
Description:
HuffPost seeks a skilled, ambitious reporter to cover breaking news for our large, diverse and engaged audience.
You Will
You will be on the frontline of HuffPost’s coverage of the major stories of the day. You will report breaking news on a range of subjects, from politics to major court cases to international demonstrations. You will also contribute to live coverage of major events, such as elections, debates and natural disasters. Reporters on the team are encouraged to pitch ideas for daily news coverage on a wide range of topics, and also have opportunities to work with editors to develop and execute longer-form stories or projects. You will at times need to work independently to identify which news events to cover and how to cover them.
You Have
Be a talented writer who is hungry to learn, willing to hit the phones and able to pivot from one topic to another without hesitation. You should be fast and precise in breaking news events, while also staying organized as you manage long-term projects. An expansive and varied news diet and an obsession with breaking news is a must, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in digital news-gathering tools, including social media, is a plus. You should have a knack for brainstorming informative, interesting and fun story ideas, and have an ability to collaborate across multiple teams and juggle several stories and projects at the same time.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience writing or reporting. However, we encourage candidates with less experience to apply.
This role’s typical shifts take place during U.S. Eastern Time. We are hiring for two shifts: Sunday to Thursday daytime ET, and Tuesday to Saturday evenings ET, but we are open to candidates in all time zones.
All job applications must be received through the official BuzzFeed Jobs board (https://www.buzzfeed.com/about/jobs), including referrals. It is BuzzFeed’s practice to not schedule job interviews until after an application is submitted through our jobs board.
Life at BuzzFeed
At BuzzFeed, we believe our work benefits from the diverse perspectives of our employees. As such, BuzzFeed celebrates inclusion and is committed to equal opportunity employment. At BuzzFeed, you can expect:
- A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more
- An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options
- A generous benefits program featuring PTO, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.
Apply here: BuzzFeed
Job Title: Writer/Researcher (Contract)
Date Posted: December 26, 2021
Job Type: FT/PT (Unspecified)
Pay: Unspecified
Description:
What You’ll Do:
We are looking for an experienced script writer for a new short form scripted digital series. You will work remotely alongside the show’s producers and host to research and write a high volume of inspiring and motivating scripts.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Writing scripts that reflect the tone of the host and vibe of the show
- Supporting in the research of movement modalities and mindful practices that you can then interpret into VO for the host
- Interfacing with Producers and Host in order to help inform the host’s dialogue
- Help ideate around themes and stories that can be integrated into the series
Who You Are:
- Script writer with a strong background in writing for a host, with emphasis on voice, character, and tone
- Must be knowledgable in movement and/or mindfulness and the wellness world. A plus if certified or trained in any type of movement modality.
- Proactive in ideating around specific subject matters including themes and story arcs
- Able to quickly research given topics and translate that research into compelling and meaningful scripts
- Experienced in writing short form episodic content (high volume scripting)
- Have excellent communication skills and ability to interface cross functionally in a remote environment
- Strong ability to work independently and interpret and implement feedback from multiple sources on tight timelines. Additionally, you are able to receive and respond to feedback well, with experience moving projects through multiple iterations.
- Flexible and versatile in nature; able to take on challenges while maintaining a sense of humor.
Apply here: Calm
Job Title: Contract Writer, Wisdom Content
Date Posted: December 26, 2021
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Unspecified
Description:
What You’ll Do:
We’re looking for a talented Contract Writer to help us develop an exciting new audio project at Calm that will create a unique way for millions of people to kick start their day. The successful candidate will research and co-write a steady pipeline of scripts to be narrated by a charismatic host.
Each session will center on a practical insight that helps listeners pursue personal growth in an inspiring, entertaining way. The series will explore a wide array of themes and subjects, such as goal setting, habit building, productivity, behavioral change, improving self-awareness, finding purpose, overcoming fear, realizing dreams, and coping with adversity. These insights will be brought to life with the power of narrative, featuring anything from stories to scientific research, ancient philosophy to famous movie scenes.
We’re open to writers cut from any cloth. Your professional background might involve broadcast journalism, screenwriting, late night television, creative nonfiction, podcast, radio, documentary, courseware, or some strange and fantastic combination thereof.
While we’re open to candidates with part-time availability, this is ideally a full-time contract engagement for 4 to 6 months, with strong potential to extend beyond.
- Collaborate with a small team of talented writers and producers to generate ideas, refine concepts, outline sessions
- Research topics and themes in the personal growth genre, such as productivity tips, life hacks, inspiring ideas, self-care, stoic wisdom, timeless philosophy, and more
- Refine concepts into concise outlines
- Write a healthy batch of sessions each month
- Quickly rework and revise drafts based on feedback from producers
- Apply a stylistic edit pass for production
- Craft catchy titles and intriguing descriptions that are mnemonic, playful, and inspiring
- Communicate with your team, author content, and track progress using basic content creation and project management tools, like Google Docs, Slack, Asana, and Dropbox
Who You Are:
- A versatile writer comfortable working with tight deadlines and full autonomy
- Especially skilled in these areas:
- Able to write for the ear, in an monologue style crafted for vocal delivery and auditory consumption
- Experienced with narrative nonfiction genres, and able to make a point or convey an idea using compelling narrative and clever phrasing
- Able to write for a distinctive speaker, using a voice that’s elevated yet conversational
- Well-versed in the personal development space, or at least excited to dive into it!
- A professional writer with air-tight discipline and process
- Outlines before writing
- A stickler for concision
- Adept at editing your own material
- Strong research skills
- Able to apply the sourcing and fact-checking practices of journalism
- Comfortable in a highly collaborative environment
- At home in a writers’ room, comfortable pitching and punching up ideas
- A Yes-And attitude
- Able to share and receive constructive feedback, kill darlings, and crank out rewrites quickly and effectively
- Knack for giving incisive notes in a clear, collaborative manner
- Able to write on assignment and fall in love with a new topic
- Comfortable working in a growing technology enterprise (software tools, remote work, flexible hours, fast pace)
- Sharp communication skills: verbal, writing, pitching, listening
- An internal, independent drive to create content of high quality, integrity, and impact
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with meditation, knowledge of mindfulness philosophy
- Editing or producing experience
- Background writing for audio content
- A strong portfolio of produced or published work
- Background working on an ongoing series, such as a podcast or TV series
- Knowledge of Calm’s content
Writing Sample:
We would like to read a writing sample from a nonfiction work, ideally something that is educational or instructional in nature, but has a strong narrative element. This could be any form, format, genre, or length, and could be published or unpublished. Ideal samples would be on the shorter side.
Apply here: Calm
Job Title: Newsletter Editor
Date Posted: December 11, 2021
Job Type: FT/PT (unspecified)
Pay: Unspecified
Description:
What You’ll Do
- Curate and write Babylist’s weekly newsletter, shopping editorial emails and pregnancy and parent week by week emails
- Monitor performance and analytics, proactively suggesting improvements and A/B tests
- Collaborate with editorial, social, partnerships and merchandising teams on distribution of content
- Work with retention, growth and product teams on copy for onboarding and transactional email iterations
- Continually optimize our newsletters to deliver best-in-class content, increase engagement and grow and retain our audiences
Who You Are
- 3-4 years editorial experience, preferably writing and/or curating for newsletters
- An engaging, lively writer with a gift for writing clickable subject lines and copy
- Super organized, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines
- Detail-oriented with a sharp eye for formatting and copy errors
- Strong line-editing or copy-editing experience
- A deep understanding and excitement for supporting expecting and new parents, as well a newshound who’s always on top of relevant news and trends
- Demonstrated ability to take user feedback and adjust
- Understanding of audience engagement and growth strategies
- Familiarity with email analytics, ESPs and UTMs
Apply here: Babylist
Job Title: Editorial Director
Date Posted: December 1, 2021
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Unspecified
Description:
- Develop Scholastic Book Fairs brand voice and editorial guidelines and act as advocate on implementation. Own and manage copy process.
- Collaborate closely with Executive Creative Director to unify copy and visual branding.
- Lead all aspects of copy activity across campaign phases from inception to delivery – inclusive of strategic approach, ideation, pitching and execution.
- Serve as master proofreader across all company assets.
- Ensure consistent usage of marketing language across all campaign assets and channels with an emphasis on clarity and prioritization.
- Partner with Marketing in development of positioning of campaign assets.
- Lead cross-functional brainstorm and ideation sessions.
- Oversee and collaborate with freelance and staff writers, copy editors and proofreaders, inclusive of mentoring marketing team members in the writing role.
- Work with Marketing Operations to ensure all campaign assets and collateral are assigned, written, and proofed on all assignments, on brief and on time.
- Develop internal and external presentation materials and decks
- Socialize campaign concepts to stakeholder groups.
- Actively seek out references and inspiration for marketing approaches that connect with Media Specialists, Librarians, Educators and Parent communities.
Qualifications
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent command of written language and a strong appreciation for visual presentation and platform context
- A passion for children’s’ books and entertainment
- Strong desire to work for a Scholastic and drive brand affinity
- Proven self-starter with a great attitude
- Possess ability to balance multiple campaigns at one time and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Anticipate and react seamlessly to strategy and initiative pivots.
- Previous management experience
- Experience working within and collaborating with cross-functional teams at all levels, as well as third party agencies and partners.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft-based software: Slack, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint + GSuite
- Fluency with PowerPoint/Keynote and the ability to build and present decks that effectively sell creative ideas
- Comfort with starting something new from the ground up and working fluidly across a matrixed organization in the building phase.
Apply here: Scholastic
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