Copywriter / Storyteller for Web

Overview

In this client-facing position, you will work on website projects for nonprofit clients working to make the world a better place by solving difficult challenges. Working from the Content Plan and draft copy, you’ll write engaging, storytelling-type content designed to be read on a web page. You should be a versatile writer, skilled at writing for different styles and tones of voice.

Typical deliverables include copy drafts, outlines, and final copy.

Specifics

Hourly rate: $30-40/hour

Benefits: Education budget, and flexible scheduling.

Location: Virtual office. U.S. time zones preferred.

Accrued paid time off and sick leave: available for employees

Flexible work schedule: we work with you if you need to move your schedule around for family, emergencies, or just want to take a special 4-day weekend trip.

The opportunity to shape your role to your interests, and to take on significant responsibility that you likely won’t get at a larger firm.

Training and education opportunities, as we believe strongly in the importance of continued learning.

A job with meaning. Work for clients who are making the world a better place by championing climate justice, providing support and resources for immigrants, or providing leadership skills and training (for example).

What you’ll do in this role:

• Come up with storytelling arcs
• Write in the style of the client’s style guide
• Turn draft copy into engaging and compelling text written to be read on a web page
• Collaborate with the design team to “marry” the copy with the design
• Write “alt” text for images
• Participate in internal reviews and client meetings to present the content and explain the process/thinking used to arrive at your solution
• Track KPIs and conduct project post-mortems to understand project results, and identify wins, and areas for learning and improvement
• Contribute to improving our processes and becoming ever more efficient

What you bring to Wire Media:

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5+ years’ experience in copywriting for digital experiences with storytelling
• Experience managing multiple projects while delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting or exceeding expectations
• Experience collaborating and communicating with various teams
• Experience working with various types of “tone of voice” or style direction
• A strong portfolio of work focused on storytelling for the web

KNOWLEDGE

• Expert understanding of best practices in content strategy and writing for the web
• Understanding of best practices in website accessibility (and/or interest in obtaining expertise)
• How to write copy for reading on the web
• Some connection to or understanding of the nonprofit world

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• A positive, problem-solving attitude and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to understand and clarify strategic business requirements
• Can explain complex ideas in a straightforward manner
• High quality standards
• A high standard for organization and attention-to-detail
• A trusted advisor approach in dealing with clients
• Forward-thinking for the best interests of both the client and our firm

SKILLS

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills for a high degree of client interaction
• Strong presentation skills

BONUS ABILITIES / EXPERIENCE

• UX content design

How to Apply

Please send your resume with a statement about why you want to work for us, and how you think your employment with Wire Media could make us a better company. Feel free to reveal your particular sense of humor!