Business writer & Newsletter Copywriter at Begonia Consults

Business Writer & Newsletter Copywriter 

This role is for a digital media agency.

All employees will work remotely (permanently)

https://www.growthmenu.io/

Agency client types: Healthcare, Technology, E-commerce and start-ups

Employment Type: Full time, remote

Location:  100% Remote 
 

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in business and has some experience in professional journalism.

The ideal candidate has a clear understanding of how to research, pitch, and produce well-researched articles aligned with globally relevant.

There will be a need to be able to write for a variety of different formats, such as blogs, social media posts, and video content.

Education

bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or another related field. Some of the coursework that these programs include is writing, research, ethics, media law and ethics, and broadcast journalism.

Skills 

• Research

• Communication

• Critical thinking

• Organization

• Attention to detail

• Team Work

Responsibilities:

• Collect and edit articles for the newsletter; and write articles as needed.

• Reporting on industry trends, including new technologies or products that may disrupt established markets

• Writing articles that explain complex concepts in simple terms for general audiences

• Reporting on issues related to small business, including how to start a business, financing options, and government regulations

• Reporting on industry trends, including new technologies or products that may disrupt established markets

• Advanced writing skills and story-telling ability that lead to a conversational daily product

• Energy and creativity, with a passion for understanding issues facing the city of Toronto issues

• A self-starter who is flexible and able to generate quality story ideas

• Able to simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks

• Relentlessly high standards; detail-oriented and deadline-driven that enables the production of succinct, clear, and accurate copy on deadline

• Interview and news gathering skills and instincts to draw out subjects and gather the relevant information to bring a story to life      

• Write blog posts and marketing copy to promote products and services

• Proofread, re-structure and edit articles by content writers

• Update our website and social media pages with new content

• Craft and send out multiple days newsletters

• Interview industry professionals and use online sources to research topics

• Optimise published pieces using SEO guidelines

• Manage the editorial calendar and ensure timely publication

• Generate new ideas around industry-related topics

• Monitor web traffic and user engagement (e.g. bounce rates)