Responsibilities:
  • produce well-researched content for publication online and in print
  • organize writing schedules to complete drafts of content or finished projects within deadlines
  • utilize industry best practices and familiarity with the organization's mission to inspire ideas and content
  • communicate and cooperate with a writing team, including a content manager, editors, and web publishers
  • conduct unbiased and ethical reporting
  • thoroughly interview subject
  • remain impartial while asking probing questions
  • represent URBANE in a professional manner
  • develop local sources for stories
  • write and revise under tight deadlines, as well as meet all deadlines
  • travel throughout the local market to investigate and report on approved stories
  • follow an editorial calendar, collaborating with other members of the content production team to ensure timely delivery of materials
  • develop related content for multiple platforms, such as websites, email marketing, videos, and blogs
  • use search engine optimization (SEO) strategies in writing to maximize the online visibility of a website in search results
Qualifications:
  • proven record of excellent writing demonstrated in a professional portfolio
  • excellent oral and written communication skills
  • impeccable grasp of the English language, including idioms and current trends in slang, Ebonics, and expressions
  • ability to work efficiently, effectively, timely, and independently with little or no daily supervision
  • ability to be and remain organized
  • strong interpersonal skills and willingness to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and management
  • ability to work on multiple projects with different objectives simultaneously efficiently and effectively
  • have a strict adherence to the URBANE brand's style guide and policies for publication
  • good time management skills, including prioritizing, scheduling, and adapting as necessary
  • proficiency with computers, especially writing programs, such as Google Docs and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • familiarity with the URBANE brand, image, products, and services
  • high school diploma, GED, BS degree in English, journalism, communications, or relevant field preferred; years of experience is acceptable
Interested applicants must email resume and two samples of their work to info@theurbanemag.com. Type "Content Writer Application" in the subject line.