Senior Editorial Writer, Blog & News
D50 Media is seeking an experienced digital news and blog writer/editor to join our growing content team supporting several informational web brands and two national personal injury law firms. You will create editorial news and engaging blog content for each web brand that will convey legitimacy, relevance, and subject matter expertise. Your success will be measured by accomplishing business goals, including increasing web traffic, generating natural public relations, and writing content that complements and magnifies our organic SEO efforts.
The Senior Editorial Writer, Blog & News is the go-to person for all of D50’s blogging strategies. They are responsible for developing the editorial plan, creating and managing the editorial calendar, writing content, assigning articles to writers, etc.
This is a full-time, remote position.
What We Are Looking for in a Candidate
The Senior Editorial Writer, Blog & News will craft a blog-oriented content strategy and be capable of managing multiple brands with ease. The right fit for this role is a writer/editor first, with impeccable grammar, a passion for creative and impactful storytelling, and a commitment to providing valuable content that focuses on user needs and supports our organic efforts.
In addition to communicating effectively to an external audience, our ideal candidate is adept at communicating within internal teams and comfortable developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
We’re looking for someone who is as much a team player as a self-starter, able to lead and follow, and constantly pushing themselves and their colleagues to improve.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead news and blog content strategy across all D50 Media web properties with an emphasis on increasing entity trust to search engines, qualified traffic, conversion and prospects
- Individually write and manage the production of several pieces of news and blog feature content each week (specifically blog posts)
- Identify areas for additional content creation, such as multimedia assets, print materials, infographics, and more
- Work with integrated project teams (SEO, analytics, design, dev) to plan, schedule, and produce high-performing content
- Produce content that effectively targets distribution within Google News and other search-driven platforms
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders to communicate project plans, timelines, priorities, and results
- Manage and produce news to present information with accuracy, flow, and within a defined time frame
- Design innovative and unique solutions to optimize routine news coverage through web channels
- Find and interview health and medical experts for sources and content
- Monitor and use multimedia, nonlinear, and alternative storytelling strategies
- Work within a creative environment to respond to various competing priorities
- Prepare and administer a detailed calendar, including work schedule and deadlines, meeting targets to facilitate timely publication
- Evaluate all news for authenticity and check with sources to ensure the accuracy of published materials and to avoid conflicts
- Publishing produced media to WordPress
- Lead, manage, and support email marketing campaigns connected to news and blog content
Qualifications and Experience
- Writing portfolio with past blog work
- B.A. in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, English, or similar
- Minimum 4+ years of editing, reporting, and writing experience
- Experience in the legal or medical/healthcare space (preferred)
- Strong journalistic judgment and fact-checking standards
- Writing branded content preferred
- Working on tight deadlines
- Familiarity with SEO best practices
- AP Style and experience using in-house style guides
- Working knowledge of WordPress or other CMS
- Project management skills and ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
- Creating and managing editorial calendars across multiple brands
- Managing or supporting email marketing campaigns
- Must be accustomed to working in a small, fast-paced newsroom and maintain a high level of organization
- Ability to efficiently edit stories, provide constructive feedback, and nurture ideas (big or small) into high-impact coverage
- Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours in the event of breaking news
Why Join Our Team
D50 Media creates meaningful digital experiences that inform, educate, and empower individuals facing unexpected life challenges to regain control of their lives. We’re an integrated marketing and communications agency that puts top digital strategies to work for people who need support and options.
For over a decade, D50 Media has been a leader in creating informational resources that can improve people’s lives. By providing useful information and guidance, our health-centered brands can help vulnerable communities navigate unexpected life challenges.
As a one-of-a-kind digital agency focused on health, education, and advocacy, D50 Media creates life-changing resources that raise awareness and inspire change.
We have a long history of success in some of the most competitive digital marketing spaces. We pride ourselves on a company culture where every person’s ideas are valued — regardless of their position or time with the company.
Company Benefits
We are committed to making our company a great workplace and know great benefits are critical. That's why we offer a comprehensive package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan with discretionary matching (historically has been 100%, dollar-for-dollar)
- Attractive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employee only (50% employer-paid medical coverage for spouse/dependents)
- Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life, and Worksite benefits (accident, hospital confinement) through well-known providers
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Paid maternity leave
- 14 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
- Generous PTO: 17 days in year 1
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Perks
- Professional development funding – gain a certification or get recertified
- Lunch & Learns - Short-form digital learning/education experience taught by employees
- Fantasy Football, March Madness, and other Sports Contests
- Holiday costume contests — prizes awarded
- Opportunities for charitable giving/giving back to the community
- Passionate Slack channel banter spanning pets, shout-outs, food, books, and more
- Employee referral bonus program — paid out after 90 days
- An entrepreneurial, forward-thinking culture that is supportive and collaborative
- No travel and remote work-from-home opportunity
- Computer and technology tools delivered to your door
Compensation
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and the potential for advancement pending performance. Salary is commensurate with experience and comes with excellent benefits and bonus opportunities.
How to Apply
If you feel qualified for this position, we look forward to hearing from you! Please submit a resume and portfolio of past work.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a blog/news writing portfolio? If so, please provide a hyperlink to it.
Experience:
- Blogging: 4 years (Preferred)
- Copywriting: 4 years (Preferred)
- Journalism: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote