Senior Writer/Editor -Journalistic writing
SFO, CA (3 days onsite - Hybrid)
12+ Months
Web Cam Interview
$55/Hr on W2
NOTES:
• Work samples required - it should be impressive, and it would be great if the candidate's work got externally published and they could provide a link to it - willing to see journalistic writing work samples
• 3 to 5 years of creating & distributing digital marketing content exp., Journalistic writing
• Majorly looking for Ghost writing/editing articles exp. - MUST
• Fintech/Enterprise/Banking Financial client exp.
Job Summary:
• Seeking a Senior Writer/Editor to help ideate, develop, produce and deliver our thought leadership and marketing content across various channels, including newsletters, social media, and our internal and external websites.
As a key member of the Marketing, Communications & Platform team reporting to our Head of Content Strategy, the candidate will support with:
• Redefining and manifesting Ventures brand voice;
• Elevating the profiles of our spokespeople, portfolio companies and partners;
• Strengthening our reputation as a thought leader on emerging trends and technologies such as generative AI, cybersecurity, fintech, proptech and more.
• The ideal candidate is highly adaptable, inquisitive and possesses the initiative and interpersonal skills to navigate a fast-paced environment with a globally distributed team.
• This person must be able to juggle multiple shifting priorities, work independently and digest/synthesize complex technical topics quickly and succinctly.
Responsibilities:
• Ghost-writing/editing articles and other content on behalf of Ventures investors, partners, portfolio companies, etc.
• Supporting the end-to-end production of Ventures content, including:
• Managing visual assets such as stock images and graphics
• Obtaining all necessary approvals prior to publication
• Publishing articles on Ventures internal and external websites
• Attending and summarizing events held by Ventures/featuring our team members
• Assisting with the development and execution of Ventures brand and content strategies
• Writing web copy, marketing emails, social media posts, etc. as needed
Qualifications:
• Excellent writing and editing skills - work samples required
• 3-5 years of experience creating and distributing digital marketing content
• Ability to synthesize complex ideas and translate technical topics into accessible language
• Tech-savviness, resourcefulness and grit needed to deliver against tight deadlines
• Flexibility to think strategically and implement tactically, and to learn new fields and concepts on the fly
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player, collaborating across functions to drive results
• Social media expertise and basic content management skills
• Subject matter expertise in finance and/or technology a major plus