Content Writer

About Virginia Beach News

Readers call and email with tips, complaints and wedding announcements. Weekend and holiday shifts rotate across the newsroom.

Virginia Beach News is hiring a Content Writer to work remotely from the US. Good fit for a writer who likes research and does not need hand-holding on deadlines. Fully remote. You can work from anywhere in the US. Good written English matters here, since most updates are written.

In this role you will

• Produce email newsletters and nurture sequences.
• Check content performance in GA4 and share what is working.
• Turn webinars and long-form pieces into short social posts.
• Follow the brand style guide and AP style.

What we're looking for

• 2+ years of professional writing experience, in-house or at an agency.
• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications or a related field.
• Able to take editorial feedback without getting defensive.
• Willing to complete a short paid writing test during the interview process.
• Experience publishing in WordPress, Webflow or HubSpot CMS.
• Excellent grammar and working knowledge of AP style.

Bonus points

• Video script writing.

Benefits

$68,000 - $80,000 annually

• Home office stipend.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Three weeks of PTO to start.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%.

A resume is enough to apply. Cover letters are optional.

This position requires a background check.

Start: Flexible.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Virginia Beach News.