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 sample work or portfolio to theurbanemag@gmail.com. Type "Content Writer Application" in the subject line.