Job Description

Staff Writer

United States

Full time

R0002586

Job Posting Title:

Staff Writer

Job Description:

Who We Are

A career at Clearlink means the ability to join a group of smart, driven, caring people, working together in an environment where everyone can make an impact. We’re a company that hasn’t lost sight of how we got here by building a motivated, efficient team and treating individuals as the cornerstone of our company. So, no matter what your area of expertise is, we want to support you in doing the best work of your career.

We are a remote-first workforce because we care deeply about hiring the best talent and supporting the wellbeing of our people. This role is open to candidates in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, FL, ID, IL, KY, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. (#LI-Remote) (#LI-RP1)

Who We’re Looking For – Staff Writer

If punchy headlines, persuasive CTAs, and polished prose send shivers of excitement down your spine, you’ll want to keep reading. And if you love untangling sophisticated, challenging topics into simple content readers can act on, well, you may have found your new home.

As a Clearlink staff writer specializing in moving services for readers who are relocating, you’ll transform the difficult process of moving to a new home into straightforward advice for readers across the country. Persuasive service and product reviews. Insightful blog posts and detailed checklists. Social, email, and SEO content. Direct response copy. Useful, tips and red flags. You’ll cover it allpacking checklists, moving company reviews, pricing data, tips and guideswith a team of like-minded professional marketers. From getting a moving quote to surviving a moving day, our readers rely on our expert insight and compassion.

What You’ll Do

  • Write both long- and short-form copy across multiple channels (organic search, email campaigns, social content, digital PR/link building content, direct response, PPC, etc.)
  • Research products and moving services for people relocating to a new home
  • Discover and analyze pricing data, moving services, and coverage options to help readers compare their options
  • Untangle complex industry practices into practical advice
  • Collaborate with designers, editors, SEO specialists, project managers, developers, and marketing managers
  • Create and maintain collaborative working relationships
  • Pitch creative content ideas and process innovations
  • Track and analyze the performance of your content
  • Ensure content aligns with brand positioning and voice
  • Brainstorm headlines and CTAs with a team of staff writers and editors
  • Balance numerous projects with challenging deadlines
  • Adjust voice and tone for audience and project type
  • Implement digital marketing and UX best practices

What You Need

  • 3+ years’ experience in journalism, content marketing, or related field
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Creative Writing, Journalism (or similar field) from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience
  • A proven passion for helping our readers
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Google Suite, and similar software applications
  • Detailed, thorough research skills and excellent grammar skills
  • The ability to give and receive constructive and positive feedback
  • An insatiable drive to learn, grow and desire to collaborate
  • Solid communication and organizational skills
  • A curiosity about solving sophisticated problems
  • Strong grasp of digital marketing trends
  • An understanding of what kind of language, structure, and value propositions will resonate with our readers
  • A strong portfolio with a variety of samples (persuasive, internet-related copy preferred)
  • Familiarity with content management systems like WordPress and project management programs like Airtable
  • Writing samples across multiple channels (organic search/SEO, paid social, email campaigns)

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay and a healthy work/life integration, Clearlink offers industry-leading benefits to support you both inside and outside of the workplace. Some of the benefits include:

  • An award winning tenure based benefits program. Employees have a path for 100% of healthcare premiums to be paid in full for themselves and anyone on our plan. (Yes, this includes domestic partners too!)
  • A generous time-off policy that starts at 20 days of paid vacation accrued per year for corporate employees.
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, dedicated budget for conferences and certifications training/certification opportunities.
  • An up to $200 desk reimbursement for all corporate new hires.
  • Fringe Benefits – A pick your perks platform for employees to utilize what fits their wants and needs.

More About Us

Clearlink’s values are CLEAR:

C: Create Community

L: Learn & Grow

E: Embrace Opportunity

A: Act Like An Owner

R: Respect Every Person

Everyone is a part; no one is apart. Ours is a community for everyone. We embrace diversity in experience, identity, and perspective, not only to help each of us learn and grow, but also to expand the capabilities of our business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Location:

Work from Home – Utah

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