Who we are
Community.co has pioneered the business of community for over a decade. We build, acquire and manage professional communities of all shapes and sizes. To date, we’ve represented 50+ communities and 45K+ members, powered by our team of 200 people worldwide.
Our communities include Forbes Councils, a council for the world’s most successful young entrepreneurs. We are looking for a freelance ghostwriter to join our team of content strategists.
Who you are
- A seasoned, entrepreneurial writer who is great at delivering high-quality, error-free content on time.
- Adept at juggling many clients simultaneously.
- Eager to help clients accomplish their publishing goals based on their position within their company and their objectives for the year.
- Excited to produce real, human-generated content.
- A voracious reader who loves behind-the-scenes business reporting. We work with big media players and game-changing C-level execs/founders/professionals/business owners.
Key responsibilities
- Research article topics such that you can conduct efficient interviews that capture the client’s key insights.
- Write bios, profiles, and 700- to 800-word articles for clients that are in line with our rigorous editorial standards, and the client’s voice and goals, in a short timeframe.
- Turn around requested revisions quickly and courteously.
- Interact with busy clients regarding their content in a professional, constructive manner.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in a post-college professional copywriting, journalism, content marketing/creation role, preferably for a brand publisher, agency, or business publication, or equivalent freelance experience.
- Strong portfolio of business content that helps elevate others’ brands (samples will be required) — blogs, white papers, articles, etc.
- Comfort with a range of business topics, from the highly technical to general leadership advice.
- Ability to translate complex ideas/expertise into compelling copy suitable for the average professional/reader.
- Basic HTML knowledge (h2s, links, etc.)
Preferred qualifications
- Willingness to accept and act on feedback graciously.
- Experience meeting, and beating, tight deadlines.
- Impeccable grammar, spelling, writing, and communication skills.
- Solid understanding of AP Style and web publishing.
To apply
In your cover letter, please include:
- Why will clients love working with you?
- What’s your approach to developing business, branded, and/or ghostwritten content?
- Why are you a perfect fit for the job?
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a brief summary of qualifications to [email protected]