Digital Content Writer

Posted Jun 1

Digital Content Writer (Blogging & Social Media)

Company Summary

Publishing.com empowers individuals from all walks of life to generate meaningful income streams through book publishing. As a leading online education platform, we specialize in guiding our students through the processes of selling books and audiobooks on major platforms like Amazon and Audible. We are proud to share that Publishing.com has been recognized as the 19th fastest-growing private company in America on the Inc. 5000 list for 2023! Our mission is to become the premier, one-stop destination for all publishing-related needs. In line with this vision, we have launched our latest innovation, Publishing.ai, a software designed to further revolutionize the publishing industry. This marks a significant milestone in our journey toward achieving our goal as we continue to expand our offerings and support our community of authors and publishers.

About The Role

Publishing.com seeks a highly skilled and experienced full-time Digital Content Writer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant direct response copywriting experience and exceptional writing and editing abilities. This role requires strong project and time management skills to create engaging content for our blog, website, and social media platforms. The successful candidate will have a passion for storytelling, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

A portfolio showcasing your previous work in blog writing and social media content creation is required. 

Responsibilities

Content/Copy Creation and Curation:

  • Produce 3-4 high-quality blogs per week that adhere to brand and content guidelines
  • Create engaging content across various social media channels such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest
  • Create periodic written content for our promotions, such as whitepapers, ebooks, etc.
  • Research and generate compelling blog topics relevant to our target audience and industry trends.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and insights for content creation.

Editing and Proofreading:

  • Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy, clarity, grammar, and adherence to brand voice.
  • Review and revise existing content to optimize its performance and relevance.
  • Ensure consistency and quality across all content channels and platforms.

Project Management:

  • Execute an editorial calendar, effectively managing content production schedules and deadlines.
  • Monitor and track content performance using analytics tools, making data-driven recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

Exceptional Writing and Editing Skills

  • 3+ years of copywriting experience crafting engaging blog articles and social media posts using direct response techniques to drive organic traffic and conversions.
  • Experience working in a high-growth, B2C company. 
  • Strong command of grammar, punctuation, and language conventions.
  • Ability to adapt writing style to match brand guidelines and target audience.

Project Management and Time Management

  • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high-quality output.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to effectively plan and execute content strategies.

Creative Thinking and Storytelling

  • A creative mindset with the ability to generate innovative content ideas and storytelling approaches.
  • Skill in crafting narratives that resonate with the target audience, evoking emotional responses and prompt action through effective direct-response copywriting.

Digital Marketing Knowledge

  • Familiarity with SEO principles and best practices to optimize content for search engines.
  • Understanding social media platforms, trends, and strategies to engage and grow audiences effectively.
  • Basic knowledge of content analytics tools such as Google Analytics, SEMRush, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or similar to measure and interpret content performance.

Collaboration and Communication

  • Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, incorporating feedback and input.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas, present concepts, and convey messages effectively.

Growth Mindset

  • Eagerness to learn and stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
  • Willingness to take on new challenges, experiment with different approaches, and continuously improve your skills.
  • Proactive mindset to identify opportunities for content optimization and drive results.

Why Publishing.com?

At Publishing.com, our dedication to our mission and core values isn't just talk; it's reflected in how we treat our team. We believe in nurturing our employees' well-being, supporting their families, and empowering them to contribute to their communities. Here's how we stand out:

  • Recently recognized as #19 on the Inc 5000's list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for 2023
  • We are a completely remote team located worldwide with 100+ employees
  • We have great benefits including paid time off (PTO), competitive health, vision, and dental benefits, 401k, and team socials...yes, even remotely
  • We care about our culture deeply and live by our company values (1) Service that WOWs, (2) Ultimate Team Player, (3) Great Freakin' Attitude, (4) Billion Dollar Standards
  • We encourage learning, growth, and continuous improvement and create meaningful programs to support our employees' professional development
  • If you want to join a team on the ground floor, this is your chance: we are expanding beyond being an education company to become the one-stop shop for all your self-publishing needs

*Some benefits are available to our US-based employees only.