This is a remote full-time, 8-5 p.m. PST position without an end date.
We are looking for a social, motivated, and well-organized individual with a strong writing foundation, a copy editor's eye for detail, and a versatile content creator’s ability to adapt to our client’s brand messaging.
Candidates both local to Sacramento and outside California may apply—however, we do operate on Pacific Standard Time from 8-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and some weekends. This is an hourly position.
If you have a background in agriculture, either work or studies, it is preferred.
Please include a resume with your email address and phone number, and a link/attachment to two writing samples (up to 500 words each) with your application. We prefer content examples that mirror brand messaging and promotional work as reflected in our websites:
www.andnowuknow.com
www.thesnack.net
www.delimarketnews.com
Ideal candidates possess a strong sense of initiative, can take direction quickly and proficiently—and can replicate that direction, and are dedicated to executing at a high level in both communication and organization.
We are looking for a professional who thrives on outreach and relationship-building (phone and in-person) with our target audience, possesses a foundational writing ability, demonstrates efficient time-management skills, and is motivated and successful in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must be able to work both independently and with a team. We prefer 1+ years of professional writing experience but that is flexible depending upon the writing strength and overall experience.
Tasks, responsibilities, and skills include but are not limited to:
- Ability to adapt to our clients messaging, politics, and values
- Outreach and customer service (phone calls, zooms, trade shows, etc.), including conducting phone and audio interviews to generate original content
- Writing and proofing articles for deadline submission
- Daily newsletter and press release writing and organization
- Organizing content, processes, and tasks as well as supporting fellow editorial team members
- Scripting for voice-over material (VO) and other media projects
- Experience and efficiency with Slack, ZOOM, Airtable, InCopy,
Excel, Google Docs, and Google Spreadsheets are highly valued and, in most cases, will be necessary for the success of the role