Nonprofit media organization Lady Freethinker seeks a reporter & editorial specialist to create & manage compelling, mission-driven news articles, petitions and other content related to furthering animal rights, human rights, and environmental sustainability, with a heavy emphasis on animal issues.
The successful applicant will be an engaging writer with exemplary grammar skills and keen attention to detail. They will use data to analyze results and grow LFT's influence, increase engagement, and advance animal protection campaigns.
Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, know how to disseminate facts into clear, impactful content, organize their time and tasks well, and demonstrate a commitment to animal welfare.
This position will start as an Independent Contractor at half-time (20 hours/week) between the hours of 8 AM & 5 PM PST. Following 60 days of successful performance, the position will transition to a FT staff position. FT salary range: $60-$70K annually.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Write compelling, accurate content with emotional appeal
- Research compelling topics for LFT content
- Manage editorial calendar & publish content in a timely manner according to the news cycle
- Assign topics to writers
- Create eye-catching headlines
- Edit articles for grammar, accuracy, and style, using the Wordpress platform
- Organize & publish newsletters for subscribed readers
- Perform research and outreach for petitions on animal issues
- Analyze reader response data, noting trends to make informed content decisions
REQUIREMENTS
- A proven track record of creating successful online content
- Familiarity with what makes articles compelling to an online audience
- An eye for images that make people click
- The ability to produce accurate, concise, and interesting copy
- The ability to spot grammatical, factual, and style errors and provide feedback to help writers improve their work
- Knowledge of AP style
- A deep understanding of the ethics of the animal rights movement
- The ability to take direction well, receive constructive feedback, and work independently as needed
DESIRED:
- Familiarity with online activism and knowledge of current trends in this area
- Knowledge of how to grow an online audience to increase readership
With a dedicated following and more than a million subscribers, LFT is a small-but-effective organization working to change minds, laws and policies to build a more compassionate world for all species. From gathering tens of millions of petition signatures to conducting global undercover investigations, we are a mighty voice for the voiceless.
Lady Freethinker is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Freelance
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Are you vegan or vegetarian?
- Please provide a link to a sample of your writing that proves you to be a compelling, concise, and detail-oriented journalist.
- Why would you be a good fit for this position?
Location:
Work Location: Remote